Author: Rob Dew

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Local News, News, Politics, Richland

Visitation held for Councilman “Chip” Jackson

A community says goodbye to a councilman who dedicated his life to serving others
Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Family, friends, and members of the community said goodbye to County Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson Wednesday afternoon. A visitation ceremony was held at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road.Chip Jackson represented District 9 on the County Council a position he held since 2016. Councilman Jackson is survived by his wife Patricia, his mother, a brother,  two children,…

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Local News, National News, News, Politics, State

SCGOP releases statement on Biden’s nomination of Harris

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Republican Party put out a statement on Sen. Kamala harris’ nomination as Joe Biden’s running mate. Chairman Drew McKissick writes, “Kamala Harris is a radical, pro-abortion democrat who wants to confiscate guns, pass medicare-for-all, let illegal immigrants in our country by the thousands, and pass AOC’s Green New Deal. She claims to be an advocate…
Lexington, Local News, News

Lexington Medical Center to offer free testing 5 days a week

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West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington Medical Center is now offering free drive-through COVID 19 testing five days a week. The screenings take place Monday through Friday from 8am until 1pm at 139 Summerplace Dr. in West Columbia. You do not need to have an appointment or any symptoms to be tested. Officials say results should be ready in around seven days….

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Lexington, Local News, News

Suspect identified in shooting that injured two deputies

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Courtesy: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–New details tonight in a shooting that left two Lexington Co. deputies injured. Investigators say the suspect in the case is 27 year old Albertus Lewis. Deputies say he was out on bond after being charged with a 2017 Richland county murder. According to our own archives, in that case, Lewis is accused of shooting…
Local News, News, State

State superintendent approves 14 school district reopening plans

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Monday State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman approved 14 school district plans for returning in the fall. Four districts in the Midlands as well as the public charter school district were included in the list. Beginning September 14th students in Clarendon 2 will attend classes one day a week while taking all other classes virtually. Fairfield County…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Columbia College names next president

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Photo Courtesy: Columbia College Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia College has a new president. According to the school, its board of trustees elected Tom Bogart to become its 12th president. Bogart was most recently president of Maryville College in Tennessee. Bogart takes over for Peter T. Mitchell who has served as interim president since march and had served as president from 1988-1997….
Local News, News, Orangeburg

Orangeburg man arrested following shooting, search

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Courtesy:OCSD Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Co. deputies announced the arrest a man involved in a Monday morning shooting. Investigators say around 8:15 Monday morning they responded to a report of someone making threats with a gun. When they arrived at Whitford Stage Rd., deputies say shots were fired inside the home injuring two people. Deputies say Jamal Brown ran…

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