Midlands Mugshots- August 19
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Author: ABC Columbia Staff
SC county Republican party leader dies from COVID-19
Pressley Stutts, then Chairman of the United Patriot Alliance, along with dozens of people gathered outside the State House September 15, 2020 holding up signs, and urging state lawmakers to stop fearing the virus. (ABC Columbia) GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO, AP) – A tea party Republican who recently helped turn over the party leadership in South Carolina’s largest county has died…
Midlands Mugshots- August 18
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Suspect arrested after drive-by shooting at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg Wilkerson High School will remain closed for the remainder of the week
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A suspect believed to be responsible for a drive-by shooting that injured three high school students Wednesday has been arrested, according to school district officials. Gunshots were fired from a vehicle during afternoon dismissal at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, according to the school. Officials say the vehicle was driving by when shots were fired. Officials say the…
Midlands Mugshots- August 17
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Columbia City Council discusses ways to strengthen pandemic response
The idea was met with mixed reviews from Council members
Columbia, SC (WOLO)— City of Columbia leadership is looking for ways to strengthen the state’s response to the pandemic and other health-related issues. During Tuesdays city council meeting, councilman Ed McDowell introduced the idea of hiring a chief health officer for the city. It’s s an idea first introduced by Mayoral candidate Sam Johnson. As expected, reactions were mixed particularly…
Richland Co. Recreation Commission brings ‘All Stars’ program back
RCRC's 'All Stars' program is an after school program for preK-8th grade
Image: RCRC logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The new school year is here and while children head back to class, a program to keep them busy after the bell rings is coming back! The Richland County Recreation Commission says they plan to begin their ‘All Stars’ after school program Monday August 23, 2021 to give students a safe and fun…
Midlands Mugshots- August 16
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Victim identified in fatal shooting on Dominion Drive in Richland
Richland Co. continues investigating deadly shooting on Dominion Drive
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a shooting on the 2000 block of Dominion Drive.
S.C. State University postpones start of fall 2021 classes
The university wants more time to come up with additional campus safety protocols
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina State University has decided to postpone classes for their fall semester by a week in order to come up with additional campus safety protocols as COVID-19 cases continue to spike statewide. School officials announced their decision to start classes on August 23rd instead of August 18th as previously planned so they can teach incoming…
