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Columbia city councilman sues over Heritage Act

Rob Dew,

(Columbia City Council/Howard Duvall) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia city councilman is suing state leaders over the law that keeps controversial statues standing throughout South Carolina. Councilman Howard Duvall and two other plaintiff’s are challenging the Heritage Act in South Carolina Supreme Court saying it violates the state constitution. Specifically, Councilman Duvall says the decisions should be up to the…

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RCSD accepting applicants for fall internship program after successful summer program

Because of the pandemic, many college students finished the school year with virtual learning, and had internships cancelled or put on hold.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Because of the pandemic, many college students finished the school year with virtual learning, and had internships cancelled or put on hold. But despite that, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department continued to offer their internship to 12 students. “I just wanted more exposure and more experience about it, and I pretty much did a local Googling…
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Three year old killed in accidental shooting identified

Rob Dew,

Photo: Matt Perron Richland Co., SC (WOLO)–We now know the identity of a toddler deputies say accidentally shot and killed himself Wednesday night. According to the coroner’s office 3 year old Liam Myers died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Richland County deputies responded to Wyndham Hill apartments around 6pm. Deputies say the child was rushed to the…

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SC distilleries ask for federal aid

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– People that produce liquor in South Carolina are asking congress for economic relief. In a letter to the South Carolina congressional delegation, trade associations representing more than 34 distillers throughout the state urged the lawmakers to provide additional funds to distilleries facing financial hardship due to the impact of COVID-19. According to the letter  sent by the…
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Operation Southern Shield cracks down on speeding

Rob Dew,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Police are cracking down on speeding in Lexington and across the state. A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says police are taking part in Operation Southern Shield. It is a statewide initiative to intensify enforcement of posted speed limits. According to police, speed was a factor in 37% of fatal accidents in South Carolina last year. Operation…
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Deputies searching for van in armed robbery

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Orangeburg are looking for several people they say robbed a convenience store in broad daylight. Investigators say around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon the suspects robbed Quick Mart in Rowesville at gunpoint. Deputies say one store employee was shot but his injury was not life threatening. Investigators say the gunman the took off in this…
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Flags fly at half-staff for fallen Winnsboro officer

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: Cayce Dept. of Public Safety Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Flags atop the state house were flown at half staff Thursday in honor of a fallen officer. Governor Henry McMaster ordered that flags be flown at half staff for Captain John Durham of the Winnsboro Dept. of Public Safety. Officials say Durham fell ill and died while on duty on July 15th….
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Drowning victim identified

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: Cayce DPS Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The Lexington Co. Coroner’s Office released the identity of a drowning victim Thursday. Coroner Margaret Fisher says Javion Cannon, 17, of Columbia went into the Congaree River at approximately 5:30 Wednesday afternoon between the Cayce Boat Landing and the Blossom St. Bridge. Fisher says his body was recovered at 9pm that evening. The…

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SC superintendent: Student safety needs to be top priority before state approves reopening plans

The state's education chief spoke with members of the House's COVID-19 Public Education Committee Wednesday
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Several school districts across South Carolina are finalizing plans to reopen the door to learning this fall. However, the state’s Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman says her team has not approved any district plans as of Wednesday. Even though Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on districts to give parents the choice to have students in school…