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South Carolina State University celebrates 125 years

The School hosted a commemoration at exactly 1:25 pm Wednesday
Crysty Vaughan,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina State University celebrated their 125th anniversary on Wednesday. The School hosted a commemoration at exactly 1:25 pm. And now the University President says the school is kicking off a fundraising campaign for an endowment. SC State University was founded in 1896 as South Carolina’s only public higher education institution for African American students. Categories: Local…

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Kershaw Co. man facing ten counts of exploiting a child

Rob Dew,

Source: KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A Kershaw County man is facing a century in prison for allegedly distributing child pornography. According to the state attorney general’s office Julius Kreis,23, is charged with ten counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators say a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children lead them to discover Kreis had…

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DHEC on COVID-19: Get Vaccinated if Eligible

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State health officials say everyone who is eligible should get vaccinated. And now that school is in session, with children in close proximity to each other, DHEC say that is how the virus spreads. Plus, with the Fall season ahead and more people indoors, Doctor Brannon Traxler says that could also be a concern. Categories: Local News Tags:…
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Person of interest sought in car break-ins

Rob Dew,

Source: KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office is looking for a ‘person of interest’ in several recent car break-ins. Investigators say the incidents happened early Wednesday morning in the Dovefield and Tall Pines subdivisions in Elgin. Deputies believe the man seen in this surveillance image may have information relating to the thefts. If you know who this…

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Local Living: Movie in the park, plus a walkway on the Saluda

Crysty Vaughan has a look at Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)– Local Living on ABC Columbia is sponsored by Allure Medical. In your look at Local Living,  you can take part in a virtual fundraiser for Curing Kids Cancer. The 8th annual Firetruck pull will be August 26-28. Organizers say proceeds will benefit the Gamecocks Curing Kids Cancer $1.2 million endowment to the Children’s Center for Cancer &…
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Teen accused of firing shots into mini-van

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Lexington County say a man accused of shooting into a minivan turned himself in last night. Investigators say Kristofer Thomas and an unidentified 17 year old were walking down Casa Dell Rd in Gaston when they fired several shots into a passing mini-van. no one was hurt. The teen turned himself in for…

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DHEC hosting free vaccination sites across SC

The COVID-19 vaccinations are free
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State Health officials are urging anyone who has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has numerous mobile and vaccination sites across South Carolina. The vaccinations are free. To find a vaccine location near you click…
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Charleston church shooter’s death sentence upheld

A court has upheld Dylann Roof's death sentence in the Emanuel AME Church shootings
Associated Press,

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) –A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of a man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation. A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed Dylann Roof’s conviction and sentence in the shootings at Mother Emanuel AME…

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South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice hosting Job Fair

Job Fair set for Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Community Connections Center
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is looking for new hires. SC DJJ will host a job fair Thursday from 11 a.m till 2pm. It will take place at the Community Connections Center off Broad River. Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021 Location: Community Connections Center Address: 4900 Broad River, Columbia, SC 29212 Time: 11 a.m. –…