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Gov. McMaster calls for $3,000 raise for all South Carolina teachers

Governor says this will put SC among top 25 states for average teacher salary
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CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) –Teachers in public schools across South Carolina are one step closer to getting a pay raise. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced more than 50,000 educators in all of the state’s public schools will receive a $3,000 pay raise in his proposed budget. For some teachers, steady pay raises are not just about earning more money to do…
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Richland County calling on residents to give feedback on proposed plastic bag ban

People can fill out surveys and take part in roundtable discussions this spring
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –If you live in Richland County, your voice could make a difference in whether the county chooses to ban single-use plastic bags. County officials are seeking public feedback before the County Council can vote on a final version of the ban this summer. The county’s newly-created Plastic Bag Task Force plans on presenting feedback from a…
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Bond denied for former Lexington Co. teacher accused of sexual misconduct

Hianlucas Isturiz Rodriguez was extradited from Ecuador two years after charges were brought against him
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LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) –On Friday, a Lexington County judge denied bond for a former Red Bank Elementary School teacher accused of engaging in sexual battery with a student on school grounds. Hianlucas Isturiz Rodriguez, who taught in the school’s Spanish language immersion program, has been charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. ABC Columbia spoke…
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Despite recent business closings, some remain optimistic about The Vista’s future

Nonnah's, Flying Saucer, Casual Pint, and Takosushi have announced the closing of their Vista locations
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Several businesses across the Vista, some of which had been open for years, are closing their doors. In the past month, the Flying Saucer, Nonnahs, Takosushi, and Casual Pint have all announced they will be shutting down their Vista locations. Carl Blackstone, the President and CEO of the Columbia Chamber,  says even though it’s unfortunate they are…
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City leaders considering proposal to extend parking meter hours in Five Points

The new proposal would extend enforcement hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’re heading down to Five Points in a month, you could be paying more money in the meter. The City of Columbia is considering a proposal that would extend enforcement of parking meters for two more hours, stretching from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Some members of the City Council say this idea came…
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New Irmo Mayor outlines vision for town

Barry Walker became the town's first African-American Mayor after being elected in November
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IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) –Even though he has been on the Irmo Town Council for 15 years, Barry Walker is looking to bring some fresh news ideas to the table in his first term as Mayor. Some of his goals is to rebuild relationships with other communities and develop infrastructure in his town. Back in November, 1800 voters showed up to…
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SCEMD: Never too early to start preparing for winter weather

Emergency officials warn about possible ice on the road, power outages
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WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With severe storms pounding the North, South Carolina emergency officials are calling on people to get prepared and be on the lookout for winter weather. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says there will be higher than normal temperatures over the next three months, but he says that’s not a queue to put away snow…
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York County farm brings bison back to original stomping grounds in SC

The Tatanka Bison Ranch has 44 bison currently on their ranch
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YORK COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –A farm that just opened its doors to the public this year is looking to make his mark on South Carolina’s burgeoning agritourism industry by bringing a unique animal back to the Palmetto State. The Tatanka Bison Ranch, located in rural York County, gives people a chance to interact with and learn about the wonders of…
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“Both victims were truly victims”: Allen Benedict Court investigation finds hundreds of safety violations

Fifth District Solicitor says no criminal charges will be filed as a result of the investigation
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Nine months after two men died due to carbon monoxide poisoning at Allen Benedict Court, Fifth District Solicitor Byron Gipson says no criminal charges will be filed against the Columbia Housing Authority. However, the organization, which has since re-branded as Columbia Housing, will have to address hundreds of safety violations reported throughout the complex in civil court….
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Number of flu cases in South Carolina steadily on the rise

DHEC says nearly 100 people have already been hospitalized this flu season
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –More and more people across the state are starting to come down with the flu. Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says nearly 100 people have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms already this year. “We had our first flu-associated death that was reported in the Upstate a few weeks ago, and…

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