Author: Tim Scott

Shelton Sanders
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Nearly two decades after his disappearance, the family of Shelton Sanders still searching for his remains

The University of South Carolina student and Rembert native was last seen in Columbia in June 2001
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REMBERT, S.C. (WOLO) — It’s been nearly twenty years since University of South Carolina Student and Rembert native Shelton Sanders was first reported missing. However, his family is holding out hope that someone can lead them to the location of his remains. In June 2001, Sanders was a student at the University of South Carolina who also worked as a…

Mayor Benjamin
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Columbia Mayor calls on his citizens to continue wearing masks, being diligent amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Columbia City Council is considering possibly strengthening the city's mask ordinance to other locations
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and his City Council are considering all options to help keep people safe. One of these potential ideas is to strengthen the city’s mask ordinance and strengthen punishments if someone is not wearing a mask. Since the beginning of the month, more…

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Second Congressional District preview: Joe Wilson seeks 10th term in race against Adair Boroughs

Wilson has served South Carolina's Second Congressional District since 2001
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Election Day is just around the corner, and the race for South Carolina’s Second Congressional District seat is heating up. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) has held the seat for nearly two decades, but has been out-raised by his competitor, Democrat Adair Boroughs. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) once quipped at a Columbia Rotary club event that if there’s…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Politics

Vote 2020 Preview: Second Congressional District

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With Election Day less than one week away, all seven of South Carolina’s seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) has represented the district since 2001, and previously served in the South Carolina Senate from 1985 to 2001. His challenger, Adair Boroughs, is an attorney who hails from Barnwell County who has previously…

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Fifth Congressional District candidates talk keys to economic recovery ahead of election

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KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — With just a week before Election Day, several Congressional races are coming down the home stretch. One of those races is in South Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District, where Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) squares off against Democratic challenger Moe Brown. After being represented by Democrats for nearly 130 straight years, a streak that ended when Mick…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Politics

Vote 2020 Preview: Fifth Congressional District

Rep. Ralph Norman squares off against Democratic challenger Moe Brown for the district's Congressional seat
Tim Scott,

With just a week to go until Election Day, all seven Congressional seats in South Carolina are up for grabs. One of those seats falls in the Fifth District, which encompasses parts of the following counties: Sumter Lee Kershaw Lancaster Fairfield Chester York Cherokee Spartanburg Union Newberry According to U.S. Census data, two-thirds of the district’s population is white, while…

Feevr Update
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Temperature-checking technology used in Kershaw Co. schools could soon be used in airports

Rep. Ralph Norman wants the technology to be used before people go on airplanes
Tim Scott,

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Throughout the school year, the Kershaw County School District has been using thermal temperature-checking technology to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in their schools. Now, one Congressman is looking to expand that technology to other areas, including airlines. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) visited Wateree Elementary School in Lugoff to see how the district has been using…
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Local Law enforcement, Columbia Mayor prepped for voter safety

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do their part to make sure everyone’s vote is protected from intimidation. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said at a press conference Monday afternoon there are no…

Sc Pediatricians
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Due to COVID-19 pandemic, fewer children are seeing their pediatricians

Medicaid data shows that pediatric appointments have gone down 16% in South Carolina since last year
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer parents are bringing their children in for a routine checkup. South Carolina Medicaid data shows that pediatric visits have gone down 16% since this point last year. Working with thousands of children for more than four decades, Dr. Robert Saul says the role a pediatrician plays is one that…

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DHEC, UofSC team up on a targeted testing approach to better understand community spread of COVID-19

"SC Strong" will involve 32,500 people randomly getting tested for the virus throughout November
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you happen to get a blue envelope in the mail from DHEC in the next week, they want you to get tested for COVID-19. DHEC and the University of South Carolina are teaming up to randomly test 32,500 people in order to understand the true spread of COVID-19 across the state. The initiative, known as…

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