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Former, current Gamecock student athletes call on UofSC to take Strom Thurmond’s name off fitness center

The fitness center has been named after the former U.S. Senator since 2003
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Several former and current Gamecock athletes are calling on the University of South Carolina to change the name of the fitness center named after former U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Gamecock Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley said changing the name would help make the campus feel like a more welcoming place for all. “I go to grocery…

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Local News, Richland

RCSD arrest man on drug charges fourth time this year

Authorities say the suspect was in possession of 2 pounds of marijuana, nearly $8k in cash
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Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 22 year-old Demetrius Tavaris Moody on drug charges for the fourth time this year. Officials say Moody was arrested at his home in the 3600 block of Hoyt Street yesterday, August 20 by members of the Departments Fugitive Task Force along with the assistance of US Marshals. Moody who…

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More VA health services safely reintroduced for veterans

The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We cater to 85,000 veterans across this great state. And every year, we have more and more veterans that come into our system,” said David Omura, CEO of the Columbia VA Healthcare System. On Monday,…
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Black and white tegu lizard spotted in Midlands

Rob Dew,

Photo provided by SCDNR Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Leaping lizards! An unusual animal has been spotted in the Midlands. Say hello to the black and white tegu lizard. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say one was spotted in Lexington back in May. Officials say the lizards are popular in the pet trade but have begun to spread in the wild…
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SC First Steps receives federal grant

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Early childhood education is getting a boost in South Carolina. Friday the Department of Social Services announced a $1.2 million federal grant for SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the First Steps 4k program. The First Steps 4k program operates in DSS licensed child care centers across the state. Children…
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Suspect wanted in Rembert shooting

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: SCSO Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection of US 521 and Horatio-Hagood Rd. According to deputies two people were hurt in the shooting. If you know where Gilyard is call the…