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Richland County holds memorial to remember lives lost to coronavirus

Richland County leaders and residents gathered Thursday evening for the memorial service

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Dozens of Richland County leaders and residents came together Thursday night to take a moment and remember those who’ve lost their lives to coronavirus since the start of the pandemic in 2020. Multiple people got yp to speak about the virus that has not only impacted their individual lives, but also the hundreds of lives…

S.C. Congressman Jim Clyburn wraps up ‘Help is Here Town Hall Tour’

Wednesday was the fifth and final town hall in the series of events

Hopkins, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Wednesday for his “Help is here Town Hall Tour.” Clyburn has been making the rounds through South Carolina communities trying to explain the “Child Tax Credit” and “Affordable Care Act”. Clyburn says the series of tours is a perfect opportunity to discuss parts of the America Rescue…

Orangeburg school district offers rising juniors paid apprenticeship

Students who are interested in applying must do so by July 16, 2021

Source: @ocsdsc – Twitter Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County School district wants to put students on its payroll working for the district after school. Five students who are about to be Juniors have the chance to apply for the positions and if chosen, they will be hired for an apprenticeship program to develop “college and career readiness.”Each of…

Two women accused of stealing prescriptions from nursing home residents

Police say both women worked at residential care facility authorities believe they used to gain access to the drugs

Image: CNN Greenville, SC (WOLO) — A Greenville Grand Jury has indicted 36 year old Kelly Michelle Morgan and 24 year old Breyanna Marie Govin both accused stealing prescription medications from individuals who were living in an area nursing home. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says their Medicaid Fraud Control Unit along with the Fountain Inn Police Department, and…