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#IamaPreexistingCondition trends on Twitter

Twitter users concerned about the bill passed the House to repeal and replace Obamacare are sharing their personal health stories on Twitter under the hashtag #IamaPreexistingCondition.

Marco Farms, Inc recalls veal, beef, and pork products due to possible E. Coli contamination

Marcho Farms, Inc., of Souderton, in Montgomery County, is recalling approximately 5,620 pounds of boneless veal, and ground veal, beef and pork products that may be adulterated withnon-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O111, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday.

SC State students petition to rescind McMaster's invitation

An online petition to select a new commencement speaker for South Carolina State University is circulating after Gov. Henry McMaster was announced Wednesday as the deliverer of this year's spring address at the historically black public college.

Graduation Time at University of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time for the students at the University of South Carolina to don their caps and gowns. Several commencements are set for Friday. According to school officials, the School of Law ceremony takes place at 9 a.m. Friday…

Bridges Re-Open in Clarendon County

[gtxvideo vid='BXRLzF5i' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BXRLzF5i.jpg' vtitle='Bridges Re-Open in Clarendon County'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--After more than 18 months several bridges damaged in the October 2015 flood reopened Thursday. The Bridges in Clarendon County are off Highway 301, North of Manning. The bridges were…

SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads

[gtxvideo vid='FwCv6xzo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FwCv6xzo.jpg' vtitle='SC Roads Committee Working on Bill to Fix Roads'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A conference committee is working to pave the way for the South Carolina Roads bill. During their second meeting the conference committee got to the…

National Day of Prayer

Crowds gathered across the country to bow their heads and lift the Nation up in prayer, including right here in the Capital City.

Human Foot Found on SC Dock

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Investigators in South Carolina are trying to figure out how a shoe with a human foot inside ended up on a dock in Charleston. A police report says a woman told employees Monday that the shoe…

Riverbanks Zoo Announces Death of Female African Elephant

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the death of one of its female African elephants. Zoo officials say the 37 year old Elephant, named Penny, was humanely euthanized on Thursday, May 4 after she fell on exhibit…

RCSD: Suspects sought in armed robbery of El Cheapo

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are requesting the community’s assistance in locating two suspects wanted for armed robbery.

Brothers and Sisters in Blue to Mentor Midlands Youth

[gtxvideo vid='UzV6mmmb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UzV6mmmb.jpg' vtitle='bbbsgc'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia is starting a new program that will match members of law enforcement with the children and families the organization currently serves. "Bigs in Blue" is…

Google warns of email scam that impersonates Google Docs

Google said it shut down an email spam campaign that impersonated its online file service, Google Docs.

Health Tips for Older Drivers

[gtxvideo vid='R3I8mVrK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/R3I8mVrK.jpg' vtitle='Health Tips for Older Drivers'] CNN-- In this health minute, Kim Hutcherson has some tips for older drivers on how to stay alert before they get behind the wheel. Click here for the health minute tips.

Newberry County Coroner Identifies Victim in Prosperity Homicide

NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Newberry County Coroner’s Office along with the Prosperity Police Department and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating a domestic homicide that occurred this morning, May 3, 2017…

Erin Fox of Gaffney Senior High School Named 2018 South Carolina Teacher Of The Year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The State Superintendent of education, Molly Spearman, announced that the 2018 South Carolina teacher of the year is Erin Fox. Fox is an English teacher at Gaffney…

South Carolina Snake Bites up 30 Percent in 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Unseasonably warm weather has allowed people to get outside more often this year. That may explain why reports of snake bites have increased 30 percent in South Carolina from this time a year ago. Jill Michels, Managing…

Conference Committee Holds First Meeting On Roads Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Members of the House of Representatives voted to stick with their version of the roads bill sending it to a conference committee. Members voted 107 to 7 not to…

2 Arrested After Drones Found at SC Prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Two men have been arrested after authorities say they tried to fly drones carrying contraband materials into a medium-security South Carolina prison. Warrants provided to The Associated Press show two…

5th Congressional District Election Results

[gtxvideo vid='EYWtAR5T' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EYWtAR5T.jpg' vtitle='5th Congressional District Election Results'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Primary results in the seat to replace former Congressman Mick Mulvaney is now a race involving three candidates. In Tuesday's Primary Vote, Archie Parnell won the democratic nomination with 74…