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Comet gets $2.9 million dollar grant to help go green

The Comet says they will begin implementing this project as soon as possible

(ABC News) —  The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority is in the fast lane to going green. The COMET bus system has been chosen to get nearly $3 million dollars thanks to a grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low or No Emissions Vehicle Program. The money will allow the bus system, that services residents in Richland and Lexington Counties,…

Benedict College to offer bachelor’s degree in E-sports

The E-Sports Administration, Sports Management will be offered to students this Fall

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It would be pretty amazing if you could go college and get a degree by playing video games. If that’s sounds too good to be true, you’re right, its not quite that simple. Monday, Benedict College announced students can now earn a bachelor’s degree in E-Sports administration this fall. E-Sports is the growing world of competitive…

2 unrelated drug busts lead to seizure of meth, heroin, marijuana

Sumter County investigators discovered the drugs a day apart while issuing search warrants

Image: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department have seized drugs and thousands of dollars after executing search warrants during two separate drug busts. Sumter County investigators say during the incidents just a day apart, they were able to seize methhamphetamines, heroin and marijuana. While searching a motel room in the 1700 block of…

Lexington daycare employee accused of assaulting children in her care

Authorities say Breanna Audette faces 14 counts of unlawfull conduct towards a child

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Investigators with the Lexington police Department say an employee at a daycare center is accused of physically assaulting children in her care. Police say Breanna Audette is charged with 14 counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. according to investigators, Audette was an employee at Harvest Daycare on Whiteford Way. Police say she was seen on…