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Lexington County Deputies arrest man accused of crashing into a patrol vehicle after pursuit

21 year old Devon Ray Shealy is facing multiple charges, say deputies

Image courtesy Lexington Co Sheriff Dept LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington County Deputies say 21 year old Devon Ray Shealy is facing multiple charges, accused of starting two pursuits and crashing into a patrol vehicle.  Deputies say on Wednesday, Shealy initiated a pursuit when he failed to pull over and eventually crashed into a patrol car. He was suspected of driving a…

All Pelion area schools eligible for no-cost meals

(Courtesy: LCSD1 FSN) Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Good news for parents with students in Pelion. According to a spokesperson for Lexington School Dist. One, the district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision as part of the National School Lunch Program. Officials say that means participating schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at all times. Participating…

Small fire under investigation at DJJ school

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the Department of Juvenile Justice says there was a small fire on its Broad River Rd. campus Thursday morning. Officials say it was in the woodworking shop behind the Birchwood School, a staff member noticed smoke and called the Columbia Fire Department which responded and put out the fire. We’re told no students were…

Local reactions to student loan relief

President Biden’s decision to provide student loan relief will affect millions of former and current students across the nation, and here in Columbia. Some students at the University of South Carolina are excited about the relief. Dr. Breyon Williams, Education Economist with Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and University of South Carolina graduate, says those who might disagree with President Biden’s decision probably don’t need to worry about the plan impacting them financially.

Local Living: Pools, festivals and more

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Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, Columbia’s pools are still open but the clock is ticking. City officials say the Greenview and Maxcy Gregg pools will remain open through Labor Day, September Fifth. Until then the pools will only be open on the weekends, Saturdays from…

RCSD arrests suspect accused of firing shots at vehicle of Forest Acres Police Officer

Deputies say warrants were obtained after incident in July

Image courtesy RCSD   COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it has arrested a man accused of shooting at a Forest Acres Police Officer’s vehicle in July.    According to investigators, Ladre Smith (DOB: 1/21/2003) is facing charges in connection with the case. Deputies say warrants were obtained for Smith for attempted murder and possession of a…