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Troopers seeking truck in hit and run

Rob Dew,

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Troopers with the highway patrol are looking for a truck they say hit a man and left him lying on the side of the road. Investigators say on September 4th, last Friday, a white 2003 to 2009 Dodge Dually struck a pedestrian near the intersection of Fish Hatchery Rd. and Kimmey Dr. Troopers say there should be…
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Saliva testing resumes at UofSC

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Saliva testing resumed at UofSC Tuesday. The testing at Davis Field was stopped last week due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they were able to perform 200 saliva based tests for students Tuesday. In addition the university also provided nasal swab testing for faculty. Categories: Local News, News, Richland, State
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Teacher raises back on table as SC senators discuss budget

Associated Press,

SC State House ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)–South Carolina senators will likely consider whether to restore the annual raises most teachers get each year to the state budget when they return to Columbia next week for a special session amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate Finance Committee is working on a proposal to spend $40 million out of about…

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SCEA head: Current COVID-19 numbers in S.C. schools making some teachers anxious

DHEC said, as of Monday, there were 158 cases among teachers and students
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As several school districts get ready to start the new year Tuesday, some teachers are growing more concerned about the presence of COVID-19 in the classroom. However, on top of all the other factors that go into preparing for a new year, South Carolina Education Association President Sherry East says more teachers are worrying about one…

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RCDP holds Labor Day food drive, voter registration event

On Labor Day, the Richland County Democratic Party (RCDP) held a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. It was a chance for people to give back to their community, and register to vote.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Labor Day, the Richland County Democratic Party (RCDP) held a Drive-Thru Democracy Food Drive. It was a chance for people to give back to their community, and register to vote. “Things are very, very hard for a lot of people right now and I just do whatever I can,” said Martha Thomas, who donated nonperishables…
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Fire destroys Low Country church

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Courtesy:WCIV Huger, S.C. (WCIV)–State police are investigating a fire overnight Monday that destroyed a church in the Huger area of Berkeley County. The New Hope United Methodist Church on Cainhoy Road was reduced largely to smoldering rubble by the time the sun rose Monday. Some of the church’s facade and brick understory remained standing, but the roof and walls had…