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Local Living: “Spring Break Camp”, “Annual Black Market” and more!

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Here is a look at some of the events happening in your Local Living. South Carolina State Museum Spring Break Camp Although it may not seem like it with these freezing temperatures — spring break for the kids will be here before we know it. If you’re looking for some plans the South Carolina State Museum…

Get those emergency winter weather kits ready

SCEMD suggests South Carolinians prepare early

Image: SCEMD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) encourages every household to have an emergency preparedness plan in place in case you lose power. that includes a winter weather supplies kit that can be put together pretty easily if you plan ahead. The agency says you can get a water-proof container add flashlights with extra…

No charges filed in Richland School verbal altercation

Deputies say the incident took place before Tuesday's District Two school board meeting

Richland School District Two- courtesy logo from Richland District Two release Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — no charges are being filed after the Richland School District Two superintendent was involved in a verbal altercation prior to Tuesday’s school board meeting. Richland County Deputies say they were called to the district’s facility on Fashion Drive by a district employee. deputies say…

Deputies search for suspected trailer thief

Officials say the person was captured on business surveillance video

Image: Chester County Sheriff’s Chester County, SC (WOLO) — Deputies in Chester County are hoping you can help them locate a person accused of stealing a black Arising Industries enclosed, twin axle trailer from a businesses parking lot. According to authorities, on January 23, 2022 a person was caught on surveillance video jumping the fence of Catawba Plastics, Inc.,  which…

Bill aims to prohibit use of critical race theory in SC schools

If passed teachers would not be able to teach CRT in history, or civics classes

FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Lawmakers discussed a bill that would prohibit teachers from using critical race theory when teaching history and civics in South Carolina. Critical race theory is a graduate-level academic and legal framework that recognizes that systemic racism not only exists but that it permeates all aspects of American culture including education, housing, employment, and healthcare. According…

COVID vaccines being offered at Soda City Market

The vaccine clinic will take place in partnership with Cooperative Health

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you still need a vaccine you can get it done while doing a little shopping this weekend. the Richland County Library in partnership with Cooperative Health will be offering free vaccinations at the Soda City Market this Saturday. The market runs from 9 AM until 1 PM and will take place from the 13 to…