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Advocates for Road Funding Bill to fix SC Roads Hold Event Tuesday at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Advocates for a road funding bill, to fix South Carolina Roads, will hold an event Tuesday at the State House. According to an email released from organizers, “the state’s business community has long advocated for legislation that addresses the dedicated funding capabilities needed to repair our state’s crumbling roads and bridges.”  “As such, we intend to convey…

Trump Supporters Rally on President’s Day

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-On Presidents Day roughly 40 Trump supporters gathered in one of the most conservative counties in the state. Many of the rally goers say it’s time for Americans to start supporting the President. “I came to support my President,” Pro Trump Rally Attendee, June Suber said. “I am so excited that Donald Trump is President.” The rally much…

2 Officers Shots, 1 Killed in California

ABC NEWS–One officer was killed and another injured after a parolee opened fire on them after they responded to a traffic accident earlier today in California, police officials said. The officers had responded to the crash where a driver, who police said was driving a stolen car, rear-ended multiple other vehicles in Whittier, California around 8 a.m. Lt. John Corina,…

Darlington Raceway Study

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Darlington Raceway is contributing almost $53 million in economic impact to the state of South Carolina. A recent study conducted by the University of South Carolina determined the track’s impact on the state, also finding it created nearly 800 jobs for South Carolina residents each year while the raceway’s ongoing operations generate more than $20 million…

Reverend Al Sharpton Addresses Marchers at the State House

Marchers Voice Concerns to Governor McMaster

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- People from all over South Carolina gathered at the State House for the National Action Network People’s March. The network’s founder, Reverend Al Sharpton says Columbia is at the forefront in addressing human rights. “People are rallying all over the country but Columbia which celebrated bringing down a flag of Confederacy is a place the whole country…

Columbia Fire Crews Battle Apartment Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday afternoon Columbia Fire crews responded to a two alarm fire at an apartment at 401 Burnside Drive near Garner’s Ferry Road. Smoke could be seen across the skies of the Midlands, in the Southeast section of town. The fire started around 4:30pm Monday. We have crews on the scene and will bring you updates as they…