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Benedict College’s new campus minister is first female minister in school’s 150-year history

Last week, Benedict College announced Rev. Dr. Lillie A. Burgess as the first female campus minister.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Last week, Benedict College announced Rev. Dr. Lillie A. Burgess as the first female campus minister. She’s the first female campus minister in Benedict College’s 150-year history. “I’ve been having a joyous time, I’ve had so much fun with it,” said Burgess. Despite the new position, Burgess is not a stranger to Benedict. She’s been a…

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S.C. school districts scramble to fill teaching vacancies as school year nears

SC for Ed says there are currently 1,054 vacant teaching jobs across the state
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Some schools across the state opened their doors  Monday for the first time since March, but some are still looking to fill their classrooms with teachers. Teacher advocacy group SC for Ed is reporting 1,064 teaching vacancies statewide as of Monday.  According to the data, Richland One currently has the most openings (134), followed by Charleston…
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Congressman Clyburn to address DNC

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  Washington D.C. (AP)– South Carolina congressman James Clyburn is now the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He’ll bring that connection to the past to the Democratic National Convention on Monday. Clyburn will address a country in a new phase of…

Parks And Rec Meal Distribution
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Free Meals distributed by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under, now through August 28. The meals will be distributed Monday-Friday between 12:30 and 1:30 p-m. MEAL DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS Booker Washington Heights Culture Arts Center- 2611 Grant Street Greenview Park- 6700 David Street MLK Park- 2300 Greene Street Hampton Park- 1117…

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DHEC: More than 130 mobile Coronavirus test sites scheduled in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you need to get tested for Coronavirus, there are numerous mobile sites. DHEC says they have partnered to set up mobile testing clinics across the state. Right now, there are 129 mobile testing events scheduled through October 13 with new testing events added regularly, say DHEC officials. Find a mobile testing clinic event near you at…