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Midlands School First To Implement “Project Read”, SC Superintendent Visits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A program that is changing the way children learn to read and write is being is being implemented in the Midlands. It’s called Project Read. The curriculum is organized into three strands: phonics, reading comprehension and written expression. Brennen Elementary School Teacher JP Shorter uses the Project Read format to teach. “Honestly before taking this training I…

Third Suspect Arrested in Orangeburg Co. Shooting

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a third suspect is in custody in connection with a September 26th shooting in Santee. Tyshon Johnson was arrested Tuesday at an Orangeburg business  by the U.S. Marshal Service. Deputies say Johnson, Alphonso Fields, and Laron Thomas are all charged with murder in connection with the death of a 24 year old man…

Midlands Restaurant Cancels NFL Package in Protest

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The manager of Lucky’s Burger Shack in Irmo says she is having a protest of her own by canceling the restaurant’s NFL Package. This as NFL owners and players meet to discuss the Take a Knee Movement. The restaurant taking a stand while NFL players take a knee in protest. Outside on the restaurants marque reads “Mondays oysters R…

Family, Friends, Fellow Service Members Remember Trainee Who Died in Fort Jackson Accident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Family and friends packed Fort Jackson’s Main Post Chapel Tuesday, remembering Timothy Ashcraft of Ohio and Ethan Shrader of Tennessee. “When a tragedy like this happens, it really saddens all of us. We are sad at the loss of Ethan Shrader and Tim Ashcraft, their potential as soldiers and defenders of our country,” said Lieutenant Colonel Jason…

DHEC: West Nile and Mosquitos Still a Problem in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The calendar may say October but the temperatures have felt more like the middle of summer and that’s why State Health and City officials don’t want you to let your guard down when it comes to mosquitos. DHEC says there has been an increase in the number of mosquitos infected with West Nile this year. According to DHEC,…

Richland County Sheriff Meet and Greet at SC State Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can get to know the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at the SC State Fair. Thursday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will be at the State Fair from 6 to 8 for a meet and greet,. Lott will be joined by Richland County Deputy’s Kevin Lawrence and Chris Mastrianni. Both deputies appear on A&E’s LIVE PD. According to…