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Fort Jackson set to welcome New Commanding General

Fort Jackson welcomes Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly as the new commanding general
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Fort Jackson will soon welcome a new commanding general. According to Fort officials, the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson will host a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 to welcome Brigadier General Jason E. Kelly as its new commanding general. Kelly will become the 53rd commanding general for Fort Jackson. Fort officials say Kelly will assume command from…

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Charges dropped against former deputy

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–According to Richland Co. Court officials charges against former Richland Co. Deputy Kyle Oliver were dropped Tuesday. Officials say the charges were dropped by Judge Phillip Newsome after the alleged victim did not appear in court. In August of 2020 Oliver was charged with 3rd degree assault and battery after body camera video was released showing him…
Local News, News, State

SCDEW: Workers in SC quitting jobs at near record pace

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolinians are quitting their jobs at a near record pace. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, more than 82,000 people quit their jobs in June. The agency says that’s one in every 27 people working in the state. That being said, the agency adds that the number of hires and job openings continue to…
Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Local News, News, State

Study: Midlands districts among most and least equitable in the state

According to a survey by Wallethub.com
Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-One survey says some of the most and least equitable school districts in the state are right here in the Midlands. According to a survey by Wallethub.com, equity in education is defined by both high and low income students receiving the same funding per pupil based on the district’s income. Based on that criteria Wallethub says Kershaw Co….
Local News, State

Manufacturer set to bring 215 new jobs to SC over next Five years

Impact Housing Group  plans to establish operations in Oconee County, say officials
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Governor’s office announced that a manufacturer of modular design housing is planning a $30 million investment that will create 215 new jobs in South Carolina. Impact Housing Group plans to establish operations in Oconee County, according to officials. According to the Governor’s office, Impact Housing Group is a fully integrated, volumetric modular housing company that provides…