Report: SC Children Not Proficient in Math, Reading
Close to 70 percent of South Carolina’s children are not proficient in reading and/or math by grade-level milestones, which means the state remains in the bottom 10 percent for child well-being.
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Jewelry Store Robbery Arrests
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The mystery over who stole diamonds worth more than 100-thousand dollars from a local jewelry store… may be over. Robert Weathers and Robin Nelson were arrested after a tip led Baltimore County police officers to a hotel in Catonsville, Maryland.
Ex-Destiny’s Child Member Arrested in SC
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ A former member of the R&B group Destiny’s Child has been arrested in Myrtle Beach.
Area Parents Charged With Unlawful Neglect
Richland County. (WOLO)-Two local parents are charged with neglect after authorities say they admitted to giving their two-and-a-half month old baby only water for five days.
Cuts, Furloughs Part of SC State Budget
A battle to balance the budget ensued at South Carolina State University.
21 Arrested in Coastal Drug Sweep
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ A yearlong investigation by federal, state and local agencies into heroin sales on the South Carolina coast has resulted in 21 arrests.
Area Teen Accused Of Killing Local Student Goes Back Before Judge
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A local teen, accused of killing a Dutch Fork High School student, outside of a Lexington fast-food restaurant… went back before a judge today.
Authorities Find Man who Escaped Pickens Jail
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say an anonymous tip helped them locate an inmate who escaped two weeks ago from the Pickens County jail.
West Columbia to Take on Strong Mayor Vote
Tuesday, September 20, voters in West Columbia will head to the polls for the first time ever to decide if they prefer a strong mayor form of government…or not.
Date Set For D.S.S. Oversight Hearing.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-New out of the state house tonight… a Department of Social Services subcommittee oversight hearing was announced today.
