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Tree trimming set for some Columbia Neighborhoods over next two weeks

Dominion Energy says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some City of Columbia neighborhoods will have Tree Trimming activities over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods: Distribution Line Tree Trimming: Olympia Hollywood Rosewood Hills  University Hills Wales Garden Neighborhood Assoc. Wheeler Hill Neighborhood Assoc. Colonial Park Neighborhood Assoc. Hyatt Park Neighborhood Around…

Lexington 2 parents say school lacks appropriate mental health intervention after child placed in handcuffs

This action stems from a May incident where a 10 year old girl was placed in handcuffs by Springdale police due to "conduct" during dismissal

Lexington, SC (WOLO) —  during the Lexington Two school board’s budget meeting, board members heard from parents about concerns involving mental health funding. This stems from a May 12th incident where police were called to help restrain a Springdale Elementary School student, whose mother says has special needs. The school says because of the child’s conduct during dismissal they wanted…