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Hometown Hero: James Sanders

Hometown Hero: James Sanders

Hometown Heroes

Hometown Hero: James Sanders

This week's hero is James Sanders from Columbia. His daughter says her dad is always feeding, clothing, and helping other people.

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Hometown Heroes

Hometown Heroes! They’re the special people in our community who make a big difference. And WLTX wants to celebrate them!
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A new charity that can help called Mutual Aid

When thousands of South Carolinians became jobless overnight - Mutual Aid was born.
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Irmo student wins $10,000 national scholarship

Alex Blocker, a junior at Irmo High School, is one of two students selected from South Carolina to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program.

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'One donation can save three lives': Midlands boy saved by blood donors

The American Red Cross says they're experiencing a "severe blood shortage" affecting supply given to SC hospitals. One Columbia family is working to get more donors
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Federal pandemic unemployment benefits to end in South Carolina in one week

It comes months ahead of the September expiration date, as the state seeks to fill vacant job openings, but advocates say it could lead to more harm than good.

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Yes, the post office is open on Juneteenth in 2021

USPS said that while it supports the new law, it was not possible to cease operations for the observance of the holiday in 2021.
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VERIFY Weekly: The history behind June becoming LGBTQ+ Pride Month

With LGBTQ+ celebrations happening across the country this month, the VERIFY team looked into how and why June became Pride Month.

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