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Archaeologists investigating a Vietnam-era mock training village on Fort Jackson

Archaeologists are spending the week at Fort Jackson investigating what may have been a Vietnam-era mock training village. 

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Archaeologists are spending the week at Fort Jackson investigating what may have been a Vietnam-era mock training village. But there’s no documentation of it, so they’re working to figure out what’s exactly there. “It’s over 50 years of age, so it’s considered a historic resource and so they’re wanting us to come out and document. So…

First vaping related death reported in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has reported the state’s first vaping related death. Officials say the death came out of the upstate where someone 65 years or older, who already had health conditions, died. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified vitamin e acetate as a possible common factor among…

‘We always remain vigilant,’ Safety and security a top priority at Fort Jackson

With two deadly active shooter situations on military bases this week, it may raise concern over safety at these institutions.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With two deadly active shooter situations on military bases this week, it may raise concern over safety at these institutions. Although not a naval base, Fort Jackson is the largest Army basic training site in the country. There’s thousands of people on the post at all times. “We do mourn the losses of brothers and sisters…