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Bob Caslen welcomes USC Class of 2023 at New Student Convocation

The University of South Carolina officially welcomed its newest freshmen class Wednesday at the New Student Convocation.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina officially welcomed its newest freshmen class Wednesday at the New Student Convocation. Convocation marks a new beginning for faculty, students and their families. “You see, we have something in common. This is my first year at Carolina as well,” said USC President Bob Caslen. “You can’t help but be excited…
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Deputies investigating after body found on Broad River Road

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a death investigation in the 2600 block of Broad River Road. Deputies received a notification of a male being unresponsive at that address. The investigation is ongoing at the time.   Categories: News, Richland
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Lexington Police need help identifying men caught on camera tampering with cars

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Lexington Police Department The Lexington police Department says they need your help identifying two white men seen on surveillance images tampering with several automobiles. Authorities say the incidents took place  in the Woodcreek neighborhood. Image: Lexington Police Department Officials ask anyone who may who these two men are, or those who know of their whereabouts, to please contact Detective…
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Cardinal Newman principal gives first day of school summary following shooting threat

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A week after had a private Meeting was held with parents, students and staffconcerned over the delay in notification of an alleged racially motivated threat the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department says was posted online from a former student saying he wanted to “shoot up” the school, the Principal released an update on the first day of…
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City of Columbia one step closer to passing 3 ordinances aiming at gun violence and hate crime

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- City leaders in Columbia are aiming at gun violence and hate crime with three laws proposed Tuesday night they moved one step closer to making it official. City Council green lighted three ordinances that will create gun laws and address hate crimes. “South Carolina is one of a handful of just a handful of states that does not…
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Richland District 2 starts program to help children who experience trauma

ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The United Way is partnering with Richland District Two to help children who have experienced trauma. Tuesday morning, the two announced the formation of a new resiliency team at Jackson Creek Elementary school. The Resiliency Team includes a Behavior Interventionist and a Social Worker. The Resiliency Team is a pilot program funded by Richland County…