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District: Lexington Richland 5 to close May 1, day of Teacher Rally at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to district officials, all schools in Lexington Richland District 5 will be closed Wednesday, May 1st. According to officials, after monitoring staff leave requests over the past few days and considering unanticipated additional leave that could occur, the district made the decision to close schools Wednesday. Participating teachers from across the state are expected to rally…

SC Superintendent of Education says she will Substitute teach during Teacher Walkout at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education is reacting to a planned teacher walkout scheduled for May 1 at the State House. Participating teachers from across the state are expected to rally on the State House for better pay. SC for Ed is organizing the All Out On May 1 rally. Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released…

Police identify man wanted in Five Points shooting that injured 2 people

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have identified the male suspect accused of injuring two people in an overnight shooting in Five Points. CPD has outstanding arrest warrants for 22-year-old Marlon Adam White. Once arrested, police say White will be charged for two counts of Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime in connection with the shooting incident that happened…

Two injured in Five Points shooting, Columbia Police investigate

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are investigating a shooting that injured two people in Five Points Sunday morning. The shooting happened just before 2:00a.m. inside the Cotton Gin, which is a local bar in the 600 block of Harden street. Police say two people in their 20’s suffered non-life threatening injuries in the lower body. UofSC police department is assisting with…