Archives: August 2020

Former teacher charged with soliciting a minor sentenced to 5 years in prison

Authorities say McWilliams was a middle school teacher accused of having cintacting minor on FB, sending nude photos

(AP/File) Jail cell Columbia, SC (WOLO) —A now former teacher pleaded guilty to Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and was sentenced to ten years in prison Monday. According to Leary McKenzie, the attorney representing Kenneth McWilliams, says his client pleaded guilty during an appearance in appeals court in Florence County. Investigators say between the April 7 and April 10, of…

Police: One in custody, one wanted in attempted murder

Source: WCPD West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Investigators in West Columbia are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting. Police say it happened on August 15th on Leaphart St. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting are not known at this time. On Tuesday investigators arrested Juston Erving for attempted murder. Police are still searching for Antonio Dortch,…

Survey: SC has 8th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–When it comes to job recovery, South Carolina is among the nation’s best. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 8th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment claims in the country. The survey was based on three metrics, comparing last week’s unemployment claims to last year, the start of 2020, and the start of the pandemic. For a complete…

For the Health of It: Covid Posture in Schools

Tyler Ryan speaks with Hima Dalal about maintaining good posture in the classroom

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As schools open, and utilize a hydrid of classroom and home study, one by product is increased screen time.  Hima Dalal from Vital Energy says that posture and proper seating are very important to prevent back, neck and other joint pain and muscle strain issues in children. Proper posture and ergonomics of seating is very important…

Family of Wisconsin man shot several times pleads for peace

Mother of shooting victim urges protesters to stop damaging communities

(CNN) at the request of the Wisconsin Governor,  President Donald Trump is sending the National Guard and federal law enforcement to Kenosha after protests turned deadly. The community’s outrage comes after officers shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times. officials say a teenager opened fire during the third night of protests in Kenosha last night,  killing two people and…