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Reading readiness discussed during education overhaul debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – State senators discussed the overhaul of the state’s education system Wednesday (3/13). Members of the State Education Subcommittee met to discuss the state’s reading curriculum. The Reading Readiness Program is part of the senate’s larger education reform bill. Educators who were there say it is critical that reading skills be implemented at an early age. Categories:…

Put on your best 501s and bling to support T1D

Tyler Ryan learns about the Denim and Diamonds Gala this Saturday afternoon

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – With over 1.25 million people living with Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes, and the number expect to rise to 5 million by 2050, finding a cure is a major initiative for the JDRF.  There are millions of dollars needed each year, according to Beth McCrary, for research, treatment, and the ultimate goal of…

Lexington Police investigating string of car break-ins

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police are advising residents to be aware when parking at local businesses after a string of car break-ins. “If they can see the purse then they’re going to break the window and they’re going to grab it,” Cameron Moretenson with the Lexington Police Department said. The thieves, hide in plain sight. “We’re finding video where we see…

Rep. Joe Cunningham introduces legislation to prevent carbon monoxide deaths

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One of South Carolina’s representatives in Washington wants to make sure what happened at Allen-Benedict Court Apartments never happens again. Today, Congressman Joe Cunningham introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act. The bill would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide carbon monoxide detectors in all public housing units. “Every parent deserves…

Blythewood HS teacher surprised with “Teacher of the Year” nomination

BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO) – A midlands teacher got a big surprise Tuesday (3/12) morning. Blythewood High School’s teacher Sue Weems was named one of the finalists for “South Carolina Teacher of the Year.” Ms. Weems teaches tenth and eleventh grade English and has also published fifty short stories for children. The teacher of the year will be selected on May…