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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…

Lexington School District II announces free summer meals for kids

Lexington 2 will begin the "Grab & Go" food program June 21st, 2021

Image: Lexington School District Two Lexington, SC (WOLO) –The summer is right around the corner and that means children will be out of school on break. It also is the beginning of a time when children who are out of school will not have access to the same health meals they would have if school was in session. Lexington School…

Lower Richland Community Job Fair to be held this week

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce will help host a Lower Richland Community Job Fair on Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce will help host a Lower Richland Community Job Fair on Friday. It will take place June 18 at Eastover Park at 1031 Main Street in Eastover. The job fair will be from 10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Organizers say the job fair will focus on providing working opportunities for…