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New Columbia Housing Authority board members announced

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia City Council members have appointed four new housing commissioners. Council members discussed the applicants at a special called meeting Tuesday (3/5). The appointments to the Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners were announced Tuesday afternoon.   According to a news release: “City Council members were impressed with the high quality of all applicants, which included…

First nationally sponsored NAACP event held in SC since organization’s boycott over Confederate flag

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time in nearly 20 years the NAACP is holding regional training in South Carolina. In 2000, the civil rights organization boycotted the state while the Confederate flag flew in front of the State House. Tuesday’s (3/5) event marked the NAACP’S first nationally sponsored event to be held in South Carolina since the boycott…

Body found near Broad River Boat Landing confirmed as former USC student

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WOLO) – Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found near Broad River Boat Landing as a former USC student. Mallory Beach. Courtesy: National Center For Missing And Endangered Officials say Mallory Beach, 19, was discovered by a boater in a marsh area on Sunday. Beaufort County deputies say Beach was reported missing after she was ejected…

Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Another potential presidential candidate was in the Midlands Friday (3/1) afternoon. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown visited Fast Forward on Devine Street. Fast Forward is a community center that provides access to computers to those in need. Senator Brown says putting Americans to work is his top priority. Senator Brown also visited the home of Columbia democrats…