Author: Maria Szatkowski
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Columbia first responders now using ‘FirstNet,’ a public safety communications platform

Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that's powered by AT&T.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A new communications technology is helping first responders in the City of Columbia. Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that’s powered by AT&T. “This technology platform will better allow us to help save lives,” said Columbia Police Deputy Chief Melron Kelly. Columbia is the largest FirstNet deployment in South Carolina….
Local News, News, State

S.C. inmates are helping rescue animals get adopted

Inmates at Allendale Correctional Institute now know what unconditional love is, thanks to a program that pairs them with rescue animals.
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Inmates at Allendale Correctional Institute now know what unconditional love is, thanks to a program that pairs rescue animals and inmates. Those in the program train the dogs and raise the cats, all so the animals can be adopted.
News, State

State Education Subcommittee meets to discuss bill that would overhaul S.C. education system

On Wednesday, state senators met to discuss potential changes to a bill that would overhaul the state's education system.
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  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, state senators met to discuss potential changes to a bill that would overhaul the state’s education system. A subcommittee met to specifically talk about an amendment to the large bill. State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, talked to senators on the subcommittee about the Department’s involvement in the new bill. One part of…
Local News, News, Richland

‘Everybody deserves respect and dignity,’ new upgrades revealed at Richland County Cemetery

On Tuesday. the newly upgraded Richland County Cemetery held a re-dedication ceremony, where the Richland Co. coroner and local officials talked about what the renovations mean for the community.
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On Tuesday. the newly upgraded Richland County Cemetery held a re-dedication ceremony, where the Richland Co. coroner and local officials talked about what the renovations mean for the community.
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Parents meet with Cardinal Newman to address concerns over school threat

On Thursday, parents and community members met with Cardinal Newman School officials in a town hall to discuss the recent student threat.
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — On Thursday, parents and community members met with Cardinal Newman School officials in a town hall to discuss the recent student threat. Principal Robert Loia addressed hundreds of concerned people at a closed town hall, answering questions as best he could, and explaining what actions the school is taking. Loia said another student has been expelled…
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Local man helps break stigma around wearing hearing aids; rewarded with new pair that’s the latest tech

Danton Hyman, 22,  has helped break the stigma around hearing aids, and because of his advocacy in the community got an upgrade in technology donated by Starkey Hearing Technologies.
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A local college athlete will soon be able to hear in a way he’s never done before, thanks to a new pair of high-tech hearing aids. Danton Hyman, 22,  has helped break the stigma around hearing aids, and because of his advocacy in the community got an upgrade in technology donated by Starkey Hearing Technologies.

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