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Theater Thursday recognizes Lexington Two Teacher Beth Brooks

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News’ Theater Thursday is recognizing local dance and drama teachers that are making an impact on their students and in the community! Our Curtis Wilson spoke with Lexington District Two teacher Beth Brooks about the importance of sharing the arts with the students.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News Tags: Lexington Two, Theater…
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City of Columbia holding Veterans Day Parade

Veterans Day Parade in downtown Columbia
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is marking Veterans Day with the annual Veterans Day Parade. The 43rd annual event kicks off at 11 a-m at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets. The parade route ends at Pendleton street near the State House. Representatives from the South Carolina National Guard will be this year’s Grand Marshals. ABC Columbia’s…
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State Representative Todd Rutherford files bill to lower S.C. drinking age

Rep. Rutherford filed pre-filed the bill Wednesday
ABC Columbia Staff,

Todd Rutherford/Twitter Columbia, SC (WOLO) — State Representative Todd Rutherford pre-filed a bill tonight to lower the minimum legal drinking age in South Carolina to 18. Rutherford released a statement saying, this is a personal freedom issue. if you are old enough to fight for our country… if you’re old enough to vote… if you’re old enough to sign on…

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Gov. McMaster wants investigation of ‘obscene, pornographic’ materials in Ft. Mill public schools

The Governor made the request in a letter after getting examples from concerned parents
ABC Columbia Staff,

Governor McMaster at State HouseABC Columbia image Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster has reached out to South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman requesting that she immediately launch an thorough investigation into reports of ‘obscene and pornographic materials’ in public schools here in South Carolina. The governor put the request in the form of a letter he penned…