Richland County Council passes mask mandate for elementary and middle schools
Today, the Richland County Council passed a mask mandate for all middle and elementary schools in the county.
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FIRST DAY BACK: Elementary school starts out with exciting first day as COVID concerns still linger nationwide
South Carolina school bus at Camden High School in Kershaw County
“Both of my kids have been excited since early June to get going. My daughter will be in 1st grade and my son is in pre-K,” Shaw said.
Midlands Tech reveals new mascot
Midlands Technical College introduces “Mav the Maverick” as new mascot.
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services adoption event next week, SC State Fair accepting competition entries and more!
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services adoption event next week, SC State Fair accepting competition entries and more!
SLED: Orangeburg County man facing manslaughter for the shooting death of a man in Hampton County
According to SLED, an Orangeburg County man has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for a shooting that took place in Hampton County earlier this month.
RCSD investigating deadly weekend shooting on Dominion Drive
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says one man is dead after a shooting that took place Sunday morning in the 2000 block of Dominion Drive.
More SC school districts consider flouting mask mandate ban
By Michelle Liu
With hundreds of South Carolina students already quarantined for COVID-19 at the start of the fall semester, some local governments are considering joining the capital city of Columbia in requiring masks in schools despite a state budget proviso that bans districts from doing so without risking funding.
New commissioner for SC board that oversees roads agency
The owner of a Columbia restaurant has been named the newest commissioner on the South Carolina Department of Transportation board.
New safety measures when the State Fair returns this fall
The South Carolina State Fair is returning this fall, and it will look a little different. The state’s largest annual event will now come equipped with clear bag policies, metal detectors and other enhanced security and COVID-19 safety measures.
Richland Two Board to hold special called meeting to discuss safety and masks in school
The Richland Two Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting today to discuss the debate over masks and receive legal advice.
