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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.

First female White House chief usher 'no longer employed,' official says

Angella Reid, the first female chief usher to work at the White House, is "no longer employed by the White House," an administration official has told ABC News.

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.

Report: Woman's vocal cords cut by boyfriend after argument

A man wanted by the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in the stabbing and attempted murder of his girlfriend was tracked down by the US Marshals in Laurens Thursday.

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…

Attorney says, Deebo Samuel's name cleared in Saloon incident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- An attorney for Gamecocks wide receiver Deebo Samuel says his client should be cleared of any "wrong doing" in connection with an alleged assault on April 27 at a Columbia bar. Attorney Neal Lourie, in a…

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.

16 children in hospital after school bus crash in Las Vegas

Fifteen children aboard a school bus were taken to the hospital and the driver of a car killed after a collision in Las Vegas, Nevada, this morning. A child in the car was also hospitalized.

House passes Obamacare replacement bill

House Republicans have passed their ambitious plan to repeal and replace Obamacare after several fits and starts, sending the measure to the Senate, where it is expected to be significantly revised.

Police: Elementary teacher arrested for embezzlement, bringing drugs to school

Sapulpa police say an elementary school teacher has been arrested for embezzlement and drug-related complaints.

Trump signs executive order to ease restrictions on religious participation in politics

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order Thursday with the intention of easing restrictions imposed by the Johnson Amendment, the rule limiting political participation by tax-exempt religious groups.