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Frequently asked COVID-19 related questions as schools resume

Here is a list of some of the most common questions parents, student have as they head back to class
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As many of you get ready to either go back to school or prepare to send your children back to in person instruction there are a lot of questions still looming out there are the coronavirus pandemic continues. The South Carolina Department of health and Environmental Control (DHEC) put together a list of some of the…

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RCSD looks for man accused of swiping part off several cars

Officials say the suspect stole catalytic converters off at least nine cars in a business parking lot
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RCSD Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help the locate a man wanted for stealing catalytic converters from several cars in the area. Authorities say 22 year old Markeyvicis Jones is accused of breaking into at least nine motor vehicles at the Car Doctors located at 125 Calvin Drive. Officials say…

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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…

Teaching Vacancies
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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

Associated Press,

  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…