ONE-ON-ONE: Midlands superintendent discusses successes and challenges of school year so far
Teachers have helped out in empty classrooms to fill in and keep school in person, as has even the superintendent himself.
Author: Alex Tejada
NOT OVER YET: DHEC official continues to call for more people to get vaccinated as well as booster shots to end pandemic
While cases are still increasing, Dr. Traxler says they are increasing at a slower rate. However, there is one trend that does have her concerned.
Midlands job fair invites prospective teachers to Lexington school district as state faces teacher shortage
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) — The teaching shortage in South Carolina is impacting all portions of the state. A South Carolina Educator Supply and Demand Report listed almost 7,000 teacher departures before the school year began and more than 1,000 vacancies even after the school year started. “It excites me because I know it’s a field that’s always open, but at…
AT-HOME TESTS: DHEC giving out antigen tests with instant results to help with shortage
People at the Richland County Health Center told us they have had trouble finding COVID tests at other locations. The 140,000 distributed across the state by DHEC is helping with the shortage.
WINTER WEATHER: Preparing for hazardous conditions
The roads are also expected to be treacherous. Highway patrol advises staying at home if possible.
Tips on staying safe: Be prepared for winter weather says SC EMD
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –SC EMD shares tips to stay safe tonight and tomorrow. SC EMD says that buying non-perishable food items is just one way you can prepare for winter weather before it arrives. “If you lose central heat or don’t have a way to stay warm, have some extra blankets. If you have a fireplace, make sure it’s cleaned,…
SC EMD on winter weather preparation
One on one with State Emergency officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –We could see more winter weather Friday evening and into Saturday. We spoke with officials at SC EMD about the recent weather and winter safety tips. “Really it looks like the counties that weren’t impacted by last weekend’s storm are going to be the ones that will see effects from this weekend’s winter weather,” said Derrec Becker,…
ONE-ON-ONE: Emergency management division chief reminds South Carolinians about winter weather preparation
With a possibility of freezing rain, sleet or snow threatening the Midlands, it’s best to think of the things you may not normally think of.
STATE OF THE STATE: Gov. McMaster plans ‘bold’ investments in South Carolina’s future
In addition to the income tax cuts and increase to the state’s rainy day fund, McMaster proposes investments in several industries.
New Columbia mayor leads first city council meeting
The meeting began with a state legislative update.
