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Watch: Vote 2016 Civil Debate/Trump Endorsement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Straight off a debate match up in Miami the GOP candidates are back on the campaign trail. Last night though, the debate was over the issues and did not focus as much on the mudslinging, say experts. And one former candidate, Dr. Ben Carson is expected to endorse one of his former rivals. Crysty Vaughan and Rochelle…

Strong Gang Presence in South Carolina’s Juvenile Prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– An officer at a juvenile prison in Columbia told lawmakers that gangs are strong in the jail which has led to three riots in the past eight months. Catherine McKnight told a House committee investigating the Department of Juvenile Justice on Thursday that if the situation isn’t improved children and staffers could be killed. DJJ Director Sylvia…

A Familiar Face in Fig Columbia

You might notice a familiar face in the latest edition of Fig Columbia magazine.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You might notice a familiar face in the latest edition of Fig Columbia magazine. Our very own Alicia Barnes is featured in the “Fig Authentic” section giving her “Seven Tips for Party Heaven.” In fact, the entire Spring 2016 issue is all about hospitality. Fig Columbia is a free magazine. For more information, visit www.figcolumbia.com.  …

Take It Down Now’ Campaign Targets Medal of Honor Bowl

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Members of the "Take It Down Now'' campaign have written a letter to the NCAA, requesting that the group withdraw support for the Medal of Honor Bowl until the Confederate Naval Jack flag is removed from The Citadel's campus.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Members of the “Take It Down Now” campaign have written a letter to the NCAA, requesting that the group withdraw support for the Medal of Honor Bowl until the Confederate Naval Jack flag is removed from The Citadel’s campus. The Post and Courier reports that after the Confederate flag was removed from Statehouse grounds in Columbia,…

Watch: Senate Passes Roads Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill to fix South Carolina’s roads and bridges. The vote came after several days of debate. “What we saw with the Republican Senators and the Governor was scraping what was a real plan and replacing it with the ‘patch act,’ the fake act, really a fraud to the people…