Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Richland deputies search for brothers accused in connection to shots fired call

(photo: RCSD) (photo: RCSD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping the public can help them locate a pair of brothers accused in a recent shots fired call. Authorities say the incident happened March 10th, around 11 PM when deputies were called to the 100 block of Manorwood Court for reports of multple shots fired. Deputies…

SC Department of Ed announces Teacher of the Year finalists

(Photo: SC Dept. of Ed.) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Education has released the full list of finalists who could walk away with the honor of being this year’s Teacher of the Year. The annual event which had grown in size and popularity holds the “Academy Awards” gala each year. The event celebrates teachers here in…

Reading readiness discussed during education overhaul debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – State senators discussed the overhaul of the state’s education system Wednesday (3/13). Members of the State Education Subcommittee met to discuss the state’s reading curriculum. The Reading Readiness Program is part of the senate’s larger education reform bill. Educators who were there say it is critical that reading skills be implemented at an early age. Categories:…