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Local reactions to student loan relief

President Biden’s decision to provide student loan relief will affect millions of former and current students across the nation, and here in Columbia. Some students at the University of South Carolina are excited about the relief. Dr. Breyon Williams, Education Economist with Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and University of South Carolina graduate, says those who might disagree with President Biden’s decision probably don’t need to worry about the plan impacting them financially.

Local Living: Pools, festivals and more

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Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, Columbia’s pools are still open but the clock is ticking. City officials say the Greenview and Maxcy Gregg pools will remain open through Labor Day, September Fifth. Until then the pools will only be open on the weekends, Saturdays from…

RCSD arrests suspect accused of firing shots at vehicle of Forest Acres Police Officer

Deputies say warrants were obtained after incident in July

Image courtesy RCSD   COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it has arrested a man accused of shooting at a Forest Acres Police Officer’s vehicle in July.    According to investigators, Ladre Smith (DOB: 1/21/2003) is facing charges in connection with the case. Deputies say warrants were obtained for Smith for attempted murder and possession of a…

President Biden announces student loan forgiveness

Biden called for cancellation of student loan debt up to 20 thousand dollars per borrower.

  ABC NEWS– President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness announcement called for the cancellation of student loan debt up to $20,000 per borrower. But there are critics on both sides of the aisle. ABC’s Morgan Norwood has the details. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: Joe Biden, loans

Survey: SC among student debt leaders

FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina is among the state’s with the most student loan debt. According to wallet-hub dot com, South Carolina ranks 9th when it comes to those still owing money on their education. The survey was based on factors like, student debt as a percentage of income, the availability of paid internships, and the average amount owed….

Gas line break prompts shelter-in-place order on Hardscrabble Rd.

Photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Columbia Fire Dept., Dominion has stopped a gas leak and traffic has been reopened on Hardscrabble Rd. Earlier in the day a spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says residents were asked to shelter-in-place after a gas line break at Hardscrabble Rd. and N. Brickyard Rd. Officials say a construction crew…

Lexington leaders announce Virginia Hylton Park expansion and renovation

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The town of Lexington is renovating and expanding Virginia Hylton Park. During a groundbreaking ceremony council members shared what the community can expect from the project.  The project comes in response to the population growth in Lexington. Mayor Steve MacDougall says the renovation includes a new entrance to the park, more walking trails, new playground equipment,…