Lexington, SC (WOLO) — A former Midlands Elementary School teacher was denied bond Tuesday on a third charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Lexington County deputies say Hianlucas Rodriguez is accused of having sexual contact with two students while working as a teacher at Red Bank Elementary school in 2016 and 2017. Rodriguez was recently extradited from South…
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) –Teachers in public schools across South Carolina are one step closer to getting a pay raise. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced more than 50,000 educators in all of the state’s public schools will receive a $3,000 pay raise in his proposed budget. For some teachers, steady pay raises are not just about earning more money to do…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington deputies, the U.S. Marshals, and SLED are searching for a West Colubmia man wanted in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Investigators say Jamel Higgs, 33, is wanted on several charges including attempted murder after they say he shot a man several times following an argument on Dec. 3rd at a Gaston mobile home park….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Archaeologists are spending the week at Fort Jackson investigating what may have been a Vietnam-era mock training village. But there’s no documentation of it, so they’re working to figure out what’s exactly there. “It’s over 50 years of age, so it’s considered a historic resource and so they’re wanting us to come out and document. So…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina will not face any repercussions as a result of an inquiry into last summer’s presidential search. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools examined the search and the board of trustee’s subsequent vote that resulted in the appointment of President Bob Caslen. Students and faculty questioned the hiring saying there was undue…
Image: Richland Library Columbia,SC (WOLO)— While many of you continue to get into the holiday spirit, the Richland Library Southeast location wants to get a little jazzy with it. Tonight, December 10th from 6PM until 8PM the branch located at 7421 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 is ringing in the season with some tunes they hope will get you in the yuletide…
Columbia Police have arrested a man they say badly injured a three month old boy.The incident happened on December 2nd.
(AP) –South Carolina’s chapter of a National Civil Right’s group has found a new leader. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says Frank Knaack will become its Executive Director in South Carolina starting January 21st. Knaack says his emphasis is with criminal and racial justice, government surveillance, and the rights of immigrants. Knaack takes over for Shaundra Young – Scott….
There’s no limit on how many kangaroos you can own in the Palmetto State. According to an article in the Post and Courier South Carolina is one of three states where laws do not regulate ownership of the animal other states have taken a harder stance on kangaroos. questions were raised after kangaroo sightings were reported in the upstate. Categories:…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Monday Adjutant General Van McCarty honored the men and women who have put their lives on the line for our freedom during the holidays. McCarty placed a wreath at the Veterans Memorial on State House grounds. General McCarty says it’s important that those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice are remembered during the holidays. December 8th…
