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Charter Schools and the Free College Opportunity

Institute at Erskine's Cameron Runyon joined Tyler Ryan on Good Morning Columbia
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  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- The amount Charter schools continue to grow in the State of South Carolina and beyond, as parents are exploring alternatives to a traditional education.  According to The Charter Institute at Erskine Director Cameron Runyon, charter schools are public schools in that they are open to any student, however, are hyper focused on specific disciplines, often times…

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Get your laugh on with Arnez J this weekend

The comedian stopped by Good Morning Columbia for some morning funnies with Tyler Ryan
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  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-Comedian and actor Arnez J returns to Columbia this weekend with several shows at the Comedy House on Decker Blvd.  You can catch his shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  HERE are more details and ticket information. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features
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Law named after murdered USC student Samantha Josephson passes in her home state of New Jersey

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(CNN) —- The death of USC student Samantha Josephson is prompting ride share laws across the country. Thursday New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed “Sami’s Law” to protect riders on ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft. Josephson, was a senior at the University of South Carolina when she was kidnapped and killed in March  after getting into a car in…
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Create the beat of your own drum during Make Music day

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(Photo Courtesy: OneColumbia/Facebook) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s the one day members of the community come together in the heart of the Capital city to listen to, create, and celebrate different types of music from all over the world. All types of musicians, from any genre,  both young and old, experienced, or amateur are invited to take part in the…
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Rep. Clyburn to welcome 22 Democratic presidential candidates to World Famous Fish Fry

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(Photo Courtesy: Clyburn for Congress) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  For years South Carolina Representative (D) Jim Clyburn has held a staple event in the Midlands that dozens flock to for some good conversation and some good eats. The annual World Famous Fish Fry is coming back to the Capital city, but this year is expected to be a bit different….
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Riverbanks Zoo saying goodbye to Elephants, making way for Rhinos

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Riverbanks Zoo is saying goodbye to some of its oldest residents. A pair of elephants, 48-year-old Robin and 37-year-old Belle will be transferred to a new herd. Image Riverbanks Zoo Courtesy: Larry Cameron Riverbanks Zoo officials say they are working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) African Elephant Species Survival Plan, to find the elephants…