GMC Headlines
If you missed some of the headlines happening here in the Midlands, we have a quick wrap up of your GMC Headlines on this Thursday morning.
News
Neurologist, Former NFL Player React to CTE Findings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A new study reveals that an alarming number of former football players had a neurological disease that may have impacted their quality of life. A Boston University report suggests CTE, a degenerative disease, is more common in football players than previously believed. “CTE is an abbreviation for chronic traumatic encephalopathy. It essentially indicates brain damage which one…
Midlands Reacts To Trump’s Military Ban On Transgender People
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– President trump tweeted the no transgender person will be allowed to serve in our military. Right here in Columbia, there have been mixed reactions. “Oh I completely support that, we don’t need transgenders in the military,” Wayne Howell said, a 4 year veteran of the Navy. “Oh I don’t think that’s right,” Joe Alston said, a veteran…
Court Changes Same Sex Domestic Violence Law
Court rules in favor of changing laws for same sex couples.
Sumter Announces Interim Superintendent
A familiar face is getting ready take a seat as an interim Superintendent a week after the person to formerly hold the position announces retirement.
Michael Kors Steps in Line with Jimmy Choo
Michael Kors gets ready to take a step in a new direction with fashion. Click here to find out how he is now expanding his brand with the help of Jimmy Choo.
SCDOT to Begin Working on First Projects Since the Roads Bill, Drivers React
KERSHAW COUNTY (WOLO)-Less than a month after the roads bill passed, the Department of Transportation is already listing the first roads they want to work on. “DOT engineers go through an analytical process where they go through certain criteria for the roads. They do an objective ranking of the roads and basically, the new roads bill will enable us to…
Envision Columbia Challenges Women To Be Part Of The Vision
Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine hosted a Women’s Summit to promote women’s involvement in the city council project, Envision Columbia. “Women get things done,” Isaac Devine said. Isaac Devine challenged women to do three things– be engaged, network, and stay connected to make sure their voices are heard. “I really want us to feel empowered because, again, we are influencers. We’re…
Surveillance photo released of suspect wanted for using counterfeit money to purchase money orders
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department have released a surveillance photo of a suspect accused of using counterfeit money to purchase money orders.
Wonder Woman sequel gets a title
Wonder Woman has a few reasons to celebrate.
