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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin responds to AG Wilson’s lawsuit over mask mandate in schools

“As we have stated, the City of Columbia and our ordinance requiring facemasks in schools are not in violation of any state law. In fact, we are in compliance with South Carolina Constitutional law, which makes it our legal and ethical obligation to protect the health, safety and well-being of our citizens,” said Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin in a statement regarding AG Wilson’s lawsuit.

Suspect arrested after drive-by shooting at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School

Orangeburg Wilkerson High School will remain closed for the remainder of the week

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A suspect believed to be responsible for a drive-by shooting that injured three high school students Wednesday has been arrested, according to school district officials. Gunshots were fired from a vehicle during afternoon dismissal at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, according to the school. Officials say the vehicle was driving by when shots were fired. Officials say the…