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S.C. State University hosts forum to discuss police brutality

ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The savage beating and subsequent death of 29 year old Type Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee has renewed the discussion over police brutality. Tuesday evening South Carolina State University’s Department of Social Sciences held a forum entitled, “Let’s Talk about Tyre Nichols: Black Bodies and Institutional Violence” to tackle the issue head on. Organizers say the purpose of…

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Sumter Co. deputies arrest man accused of forging stolen checks

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center (Photo of Suspect Matthew William Bagley) Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) — Sumter County deputies arrested 27 year old Matthew William Bagley after he was accused of using his cell phone to deposit checks into a bank account of someone else. According to officials, around November 18, 2022 Bagley forged checks they say were…

"the First Responders Of First Responders," City Of Columbia Hiring 911 Operators
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“The First Responders of First Responders,” City of Columbia hiring 911 operators

Lee Williams,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Firefighters, law enforcement, and EMS can all play a vital role during an emergency. But first, they have to be dispatched from a 911 Operator. Known as the “First Responders of First Responders,” the Columbia-Richland 911 Communications Center is currently looking for people to join their team at 1800 Laurel Street. Interim Director for the 911…

Midlands Tech And Clemson University Announce New Partnership
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Midlands Tech and Clemson University announce new partnership

The agreement allows Midlands Tech students who are taking architecture classes to transfer to Clemson's architecture program with advance standing and without losing any credits. 
Miya Payton,

The agreement allows Midlands Tech students who are taking architecture classes to transfer to Clemson’s architecture program with advance standing and without losing any credits.