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Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle marijuana and cocaine to inmates

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Corrections officers at Lieber Correctional Institution in Dorchester County say they arrested a woman who tried to give cocaine and marijuana to an inmate. Sarah Elizabeth Fuller, 37, was taken into custody on Saturday at the prison. Investigators say during a visitation with an inmate, Fuller passed a cylinder shape object wrapped in black electrical tape to…
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Fifth suspect in Sumter murder shouts obscenities at judge during first appearance

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Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) – Anthony Dustin Dill, 32, who has been charged as an Accessory after the Fact of Murder in the killing of Jerry Lamar Johnson of Sumter, shouted obscenities at Magistrate Judge Larry Blanding during his First Appearance hearing in the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on Wednesday and was escorted out of the courtroom. Dill could be…
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New USC Initiatives Hope to Aid the Teacher Shortage, Bring Minorities Into Classrooms

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Thousands of teaching jobs are opening up this year and South Carolina has no one to fill them. The Teacher and Employee Retention Program, or TERI Program,  ends this year, and many teachers will be walking away. However, the state does not have enough certified teachers to fill all the classrooms. A study shows nearly 6,500 teachers did…
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Tractor Trailer Overturns

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Highway patrol says they responded Wednesday morning when a tractor trailer overturned on the I-77 ramp to Shop Rd. No injuries were reported. No word on if any charges will be filed. Troopers say I-77N is clear. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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Good Morning Curtis- Live at the Cayce Riverwalk

Curtis Wilson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , was live Wednesday morning at The Riverwalk. Curtis explored unique art features along the Riverwalk and some of the history of the park with the Mayor of Cayce, Elise Partin. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments weekdays from 5am-7am! Categories: ABC Columbia News Update…
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Richland Library Hosts Teen Advisory Board

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland Library main recently held a teen advisory panel on gun violence in schools. The “What Matters to us: Gun Violence Panel Discussion” was held Monday and was hosted by teens. The Library’s Teen Services Supervisor says this event helps bring value to student’s opinions. The Teen Advisory Board meets once a month where teenagers can volunteer to earn…
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Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop in Lexington County 

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Looking to capture and use rain water? The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop. It will take place Friday, May 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m at Emergency Medical Services located at 407 Ball Park Road . The rain barrels will be constructed at the Public Works garages located at 440 Ball Park Road….
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Good Morning Curtis Live on the Cayce Riverwalk

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Wednesday morning at the Cayce Riverwalk with Cayce Mayor Elise Partin. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Wednesday, you can find Curtis with an inside look at the features of the Riverwalk, including an ongoing public art project by wood sculptor Wade…