Read Across America Art Contest
You have a chance to check out some of the pieces of artwork on display here in Columbia for the Read Across America student art contest.
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Lexington County Council Hires Law Firm to Fight Opioid Abuse
Lexington Town Council wants to take their fight against Opioid abuse to court.
Dominion says SCANA should take a better deal if another company offers one
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Dominion Energy said they are making their merger a better deal for ratepayers but if legislators don’t like the plan, they can leave it alone. “We have been very clear, we said if someone else comes in and offers something better, you should take it. We understand, we may not be very happy but we understand. But right…
Greenville Schools to Cite about 500 for National Walkout
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s largest school district says it’s going to reprimand several hundred students who participated in a national walkout to protest gun violence at schools. Greenville County Schools spokeswoman Beth Brotherton said Wednesday that students who participated in the walkout will be cited for cutting class. She said that school records show that about 530 students…
Update: Mugshot of Morgan Roof- Sister of Charleston Church Shooter
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News has obtained a mugshot of 18 year old Morgan Roof who was booked Wednesday night into the Detention Center in Richland County. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, convicted Charleston Church shooter Dylann Roof’s sister, 18 year old Morgan Roof is facing numerous charges. Deputies say she’s accused of bringing a knife, marijuana…
South Carolina Man Sentenced to 10 years in Federal Prison
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking in New Mexico. Prosecutors say 28-year-old Brandon Carr of Pawleys Island was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Albuquerque. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Carr in August 2014 after finding more than 5,800 grams of methamphetamine in the trunk of…
Woman Charged With Stealing From Students During Walk-Out
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies say 32 year old Aisha Evans is charged with three counts of petty larceny. Investigators say during Wednesday’s walk-out event at Richland Northeast High School Evans took $180 from students bookbags that were left unattended in a classroom. Deputies say school administrators and the school resource officer were able to determine Evans took the…
Consumer ‘ Toys R Us Shutting Down Stores
CNN– A company that helped define childhood memories for decades will soon be no more. Toys R Us is shutting down and selling hundreds of its stores. CNN’S John Lorinc reports. Categories: Local News, News
National Youth Violence Prevention Week: City of Columbia Events
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–National Youth Violence Prevention Week kicks off with a series of events in the City of Columbia. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events. According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which will be held March 19- 23, 2018, was created to raise awareness and educate…
Governor McMaster Calls for Trained Certified Officers in Every School
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the wake of the arrest of two teens in Richland county, accused of bringing an unloaded gun and ammunition on school grounds, Governor Henry McMaster is responding. The Governor wrote in a tweet…in part quote “We owe a debt of gratitude to all involved who acted so quickly and decisively.” McMaster also reiterated that he wants…
