What does the governor’s education proposal include and how does it affect school districts?
McMaster says all districts will see an increase in funds through the proposal.
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Academy: Launching Formal review of Will Smith incident at Oscars
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will launch formal review of Smith slapping Chris Rock
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences says it condemns the actions of Will Smith during Sunday night’s Oscars and it will launch a formal review of his slapping of presenter Chris Rock. In a statement Monday, the film academy said it will also “explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards…
Gas prices in SC down again: Consumer News
A look at prices at the pump
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are down again as we start the work week in the Midlands. According to AAA, the average for gas in South Carolina is now at $3.94 a gallon. That is down from last week nearly a nickel. The national average stands at $4.25 a gallon. Categories: Local News Tags: Gas Prices
More Earthquakes in South Carolina according to USGS
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The U.S. Geological Survey reported another earthquake hit near Lugoff on Sunday. The 2 point 1 magnitude quake centered east of Elgin and happened before 2:30 p.m, according to officials. Officials say this is the 21st earthquake to hit the Lugoff Elgin area since December 27 of last year. Categories: Kershaw, Local News Tags: Earthquake, Lugoff-Elgin
No. 1 South Carolina women beat Creighton, reach Final Four
Aliyah Boston scored 19 points and led top-seeded South Carolina to its second straight Final Four with an 80-50 victory over Creighton on Sunday night, ending the 10th-seeded Bluejays’ surprise run through the NCAA Tournament.
Earthquake hits near Elgin
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) – The United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake near Elgin on Sunday. Official records say the quake happened at 2:27 p.m. just 3.3 miles east of Elgin. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake measured at a 2.1 magnitude. Click here to see the many people who felt the earthquake. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
The Oscars Live Sunday on ABC: inside look
The Oscars are on ABC Columbia Sunday 8pm
ABC COLUMBIA- You can catch the 94th annual Academy Awards Sunday Night at 8pm on ABC Columbia. According to ABC, Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes will host the event. The Oscars 2022 will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide SUNDAY MAR 27 8e/5p. Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Reba McEntire and Sebastián Yatra will perform this year’s nominated songs on The Oscars 2022, show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan…
Former Police Chief Randall Scott found dead
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland Co. Coroner’s Office confirmed Saturday evening that former Police Chief Randall Scott,53, has died. Officials say Scott’s body was found in his home around 9:30am Saturday. According to the coroner, foul play is not suspected. Scott served as chief of police in Columbia from 2010 to 2013. He also worked as a deputy with the…
Late Columbia woman’s brother asking for answers in 50-year-old cold case
Beatrice Anderson Riley was abducted from her Harlem Street home in March of 1972. Her body was found a couple weeks later on Atlas Road.
A look at the up and down prices at the pump in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are up and down in the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, in Columbia and surrounding counties, drivers are paying an average $3.86 a gallon. That is up from earlier in the week, but still nearly seven cents lower than a week ago. After hitting a record high $4.33 a gallon back on March…
