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Larger planes between Dallas and Columbia

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time ever American Airlines is doubling the size of the planes making the trip between Columbia and Dallas. The aircraft will carry up to 140 passengers. Thursday’s (6/7) inaugural flight was greeted with the traditional water cannon salute. Airport officials say the the move is a sign of Columbia’s growth. There are two…
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Train carrying soy beans derails in South Carolina

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LANCASTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A train carrying soy beans derailed in Lancaster County Monday (6/5). The Sheriff’s Office says no one was hurt when the train went off the tracks around 3:30. The train left from Kershaw on its way to Chester before it derailed. L & C Railway is investigating. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
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Sumter Co. officials arrest burglary suspect after leaving jacket with his name at the scene

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Jehrode Hodge SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Sumter County Sheriff Officials have arrested a man in connection with larceny and burglary after her allegedly left evidence that clearly identified him at the scene. Officials say on April 21, Jehrode Hodge, 30, went the S&S Muffler Shop in Sumter through an unlocked door. While there he stole speakers and amplifiers from…
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North Charleston Boeing workers vote to unionize

ABC Columbia Staff,

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – There is now a union presence at Boeing’s North Charleston plant. In a rare victory for organized labor in the south, 104 of 169 flight line workers voted to join the International Association of Machinists. Boeing says it believes the so-called micro-unit is illegal and will appeal. A plant wide union vote failed in in…