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Governor Continues Call for More Resource Officers, Superintendent Pledges to Start Training to Spot Disturbed Students
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster held a school safety program where agency officials, lawmakers, and educators all met to discuss solutions for ending school violence. Governor Henry McMaster is no longer calling for teachers to be armed in schools. Instead, he is sticking to the recommendation he proposed in his state budget, saying every school in every district needs a…
RCSD Deputies Caught Getting Their Groove On
Caught on camera! Some Richland County Deputies are seen doing something unusual when doing a routine property check.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Andrew Gayeskie never thought he would be one of those ‘viral sensations’ people would be talking about. “Just messing around. I’m pretty terrible at dancing if you haven’t noticed,” Gayeskie joked. Gayeskie is going on to his second year as a deputy with Richland County’s Sheriff’s Department and said he wanted the change of pace. Now, the entire…
High Hills Elementary School update
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter School District officials are optimistic that power will be restored to High Hills Elementary School late this evening. The school was closed Thursday (3/1) due to a power outage. High Hills plans to reopen on Friday, March 2. If that changes, the school will make an announcement by 5:30 AM. Stay with ABC Columbia for more updates. Categories:…
Suspected Multi-State Burglary Ring Busted
(Photo: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office) (Photo: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office) Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter county Sheriff’s Office have arrested three men they suspect were part of a burglary ring that spanned numerous states. According to authorities the men were driving along Interstate 95 and Interstate 26 making stops along the way where officials say they committed these crimes….
Students Charged Following Lakewood HS Brawl
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Eight students are facing charges after video of a high school fight went viral. Thursday the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced the students, ranging in age from 17-19, are charged with disturbing schools. Numerous videos of the February 20th fight at Lakewood High School were posted to social media sites. In addition to the charges, Sheriff Anthony Dennis…
SC Real ID’S Now Available at DMV
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Real ID’s are now available to South Carolina drivers. This week Governor Henry McMaster announced the licenses — which are compliant with the Federal Real ID act of 2005 — are now available at DMV’s across the state. Department of Motor Vehicles Director Kevin Schwedo says the i-d’s are available but are by no means a requirement. Real…
New Solar Farm Headed to Orangeburg County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A large solar investment is coming to Orangeburg County. According to state officials, Eagle solar group announced plans to construct a new 87.9 million dollar solar farm in Orangeburg County. Officials say the company develops utility-scale solar farms in several U.S. regions, with a specific focus on the Midwest and the Southeast. Officials say the solar project is…
DHEC: 16 More People Die from Flu
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – State health officials say 16 more people have died in South Carolina after being stricken by the flu. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that the latest deaths bring the state’s total number of flu deaths to 167 since the flu season began in October. There are some signs of improvement. Health officials…
American Dream: When to Buy and Sell, Realtor Winston Velpula
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