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Flood Recovery Fund Announced

The federal government is sending South Carolina $157,000,000 to aid in flood recovery.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The federal government is sending South Carolina $157,000,000 to aid in flood recovery. The disaster recovery fund was announced Monday with Richland and Lexington Counties along with the city of Columbia getting the bulk of the funds. A spokesperson did not know when the money would become available. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, Weather Tags:…

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4 Leap Day Facts

It only happens once every four years.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition, February 29th is a day designated for women to propose to men instead of the other way around. -People who…
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Lindsey Graham says GOP “has gone bats— crazy”

Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham unloaded on his party and the remaining Republican presidential candidates Thursday.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC NEWS) — Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham unloaded on his party and the remaining Republican presidential candidates Thursday, joking that the GOP “has gone bats— crazy” and Sen. Ted Cruz’s Senate colleagues could get away with murdering the Texas senator on the Senate floor. “The most dishonest person in America is a woman, who’s about to…
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“Hoop It Up” To Help Save a Life

The Red Cross is asking for you to roll up your sleeve and help save a life.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Red Cross is asking for you to roll up your sleeve and help save a life. The 6th Annual Columbia Lifesavers “Hoop It Up” blood drive is Friday. You can stop by from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. More information: rdcrss.org/1TBDIR8 Categories: Charity Events, Events, Events Tags: ABC Columbia,…

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Confederate Flag Proposal Advances

It has been nearly six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It has been nearly six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. The flag has since been placed at  the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia. This week proposals to change the location of the flag to a museum in Charleston are advancing in the legislature. Tuesday, the…
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S.C. Delegation Responds to Obama’s Gitmo Plan

President Barack Obama wants to close Guantanamo Bay and it's creating a firestorm in Congress.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — President Barack Obama wants to close Guantanamo Bay and it’s creating a firestorm in Congress. Monday, the president says the detention center undermines America’s national security and needs to be closed. The plan does call for transferring the remaining detainees to the U.S. and seeks nearly $500,000,000 in construction costs. It does not say where the…
Local News, News, Richland

Midlands Bank “Pays” It Forward

"Keeping the Midlands Beautiful" and making our environment a little greener. That's the goal of TD Bank's "TD Tree Days" project.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —”Keeping the Midlands Beautiful” and making our environment a little greener. That’s the goal of TD Bank’s “TD Tree Days” project. Monday, employee volunteers planted trees at Owens Park. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on hand to help out. It’s just one way organizers say they can enhance our community. The hope is the trees will add…
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Congressional Art Competition

Art students across the state have a chance to have their work displayed in the nation's capital.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Art students across the state have a chance to have their work displayed in the nation’s capital. Monday morning Congressman Joe Wilson kicked off the Congressional Art Competition at Irmo High School. Winners will be selected from every congressional district in the country. Wilson, who co-chairs the competition, says art has a tremendous impact on our…
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Midlands Tech celebrates Black History

A legacy of education was honored Monday as part of Midlands Technical College's Black History Month program.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A legacy of education was honored Monday as part of Midlands Technical College’s Black History Month program. During a ceremony, Harbison Junior College was highlighted. The school served as a college for black students during segregation. Harbison College was founded in 1882. In 1979 the site was acquired by Midlands Tech. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…