Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The SC Dept. of Education reports high school juniors in South Carolina scored slightly higher in 2021 on the annual college readiness exam. According to a department spokesperson students in SC had an average composite score of 18.5 in ’22, up from 18.3 in ’21. Nationally, officials say the average score was 19.8, the lowest in more…
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)–According to a spokesperson for Wofford College, former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students on Tuesday, October 18th. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Officials say the visit is part of the college’s Hipp Lecture Series on International Affairs and National Security. The event will also be livestreamed following…
Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Governor’s Office, SC Canna, LLC, will establish its indoor growing operations in Clarendon Co. The agricultural hemp company will invest more than $8 million and create 37 new jobs. A spokesperson for the Governor’s Office says the company was founded by native South Carolinians and specializes in a growing process called aeroponics which…
Photo: Lee Williams West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Groups that help crime victims across the state will soon receive more than $32 million dollars in federal and state grants. According to the Attorney General’s Office, The S.C. Public Safety Coordinating Council approved the grants which will be distributed by the Department of Crime Victim Assistance Grants. In a statement provided to…
Horry Co., SC (WPDE)–The man accused of killing an Atlantic Beach councilman and two of his family members appeared in bond court Wednesday morning. The court has no jurisdiction to set bond and Matthew DeWitt, 25, will go before a circuit court judge. His court date is set for Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Horry County Judicial Center. DeWitt was charged with…
The wait is finally over for the South Carolina State Fair!
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) –The trend of threats against schools on social media continued today in the midlands. Richland School District Two officials say Spring Valley and Richland Northeast were placed on secure protocol and Columbia police say a threat was investigated at C.A. Johnson High School. so far officials say none of the threats have been credible. A Lower…
Fort Jackson identifies female soldier found dead inside her barracks October 7, 2022
Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Grab your tickets and pray lady luck is on your side tonight because we now have the winning numbers for Mega Millions drawing. The jackpot Tuesday is a whopping $445 million dollars. Are you ready because the winning numbers are 03-11-13-38-07 with the Mega Ball being 01. Good luck everyone. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Mega…
Biden – Harris Administration invests millions in schools during ‘National School Lunch Week’
