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Disability Advocacy Day celebrates 30th year at State House event

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The words “We are Thirty” was spelled out in shoes on the State House steps Wednesday (3/6) for the 30th annual Disability Advocacy Day. The organization invited legislators to take part in the event which featured multiple speakers and passed out awards to recognize several advocates. The event was organized by the South Carolina Partnership of…
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New Columbia Housing Authority board members announced

ABC Columbia Staff,

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

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

Kenneil Mitchell,

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…