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Students react after fight breaks out during Benedict-Voorhees scrimmage game

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A riot breaks out in the middle of a preseason scrimmage game between Benedict and Voorhees College Monday night. Students tell ABC Columbia news that the fight started from a foul. “After that really both teams came off their bench and then everything from there went bad,” Jasmine Clements, Benedict student said. The game was supposed to be closed…

Lexington/Richland 5 School Board Candidate Forum; Josh Berry moderates

IRMO, SC (WOLO) – Seven candidates vying for a seat on the Lexington-Richland 5 school board gathered at Irmo Middle School Tuesday (10/23) evening, for a community forum. The event, hosted by the District Five Teacher Forum, provided the community a chance to submit questions for the candidates to answer. Lexington County candidates Ellen Baumgardner, Jan Hammond, and Ken Loveless…

Clemson: 6 still hospitalized after party floor collapse

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) – A school spokesman said six Clemson University students remain hospitalized after they were hurt during a weekend party when the floor collapsed at the clubhouse of an off-campus housing complex. Clemson police said 30 people were hurt early Sunday when the floor gave way during jumping and dancing at The Woodlands of Clemson clubhouse. The university…