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Chapin High School student charged, accused of writing threatening message of restroom wall

LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has announced that a Chapin High School student has been charged with disturbing schools, breach of peace and malicious injury to real property. The teen was taken into custody Wednesday morning at the school. He’s being held by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. “Our investigation into this threat began Monday…

Free Tax Preparation to Qualified Households Today at Richland Library

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Do you need help with your taxes? The Richland County Library is teaming up with the Cooperative Ministry to offer community members free tax preparation. The Free tax preparation is for households making $54,000 or less, according to Library officials. Volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will offer their services from 2 p.m. to…

USC to honor A’ja Wilson, Lindsey Spann on Senior Night Thursday

South Carolina women’s basketball will celebrate seniors Lindsey Spann and A’ja Wilson prior to Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. tipoff against LSU at Colonial Life Arena. Fans will have an opportunity to share their appreciation with this year’s senior class as well as collect souvenir items prior to the on-court ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 6:10 p.m.

Parents Want Officers in Every School After Recent Threats, Richland District 2 Ensures Safety

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- After the tragic school shooting in Florida there has been a number of threats made to schools across the Midlands. Richland District 2 Superintendent says that the district is doing what they can to keep kids safe. On Tuesday, parents took to social media to warn others about a threat made to Richland Northeast. This on the…

Columbia residents share thoughts on proposal to stop alcohol sales at 2 a.m.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate on scaling back the hours of operation for bars in Columbia continued Tuesday as a city council committee held a public hearing. Residents from neighborhoods around Five Points are coming out in support of Councilman Howard Duvall’s proposal to fully repeal a permit that allows Columbia bars to serve alcohol past two in the morning….