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President Biden announces student loan forgiveness

Biden called for cancellation of student loan debt up to 20 thousand dollars per borrower.

  ABC NEWS– President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness announcement called for the cancellation of student loan debt up to $20,000 per borrower. But there are critics on both sides of the aisle. ABC’s Morgan Norwood has the details. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: Joe Biden, loans

Survey: SC among student debt leaders

FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina is among the state’s with the most student loan debt. According to wallet-hub dot com, South Carolina ranks 9th when it comes to those still owing money on their education. The survey was based on factors like, student debt as a percentage of income, the availability of paid internships, and the average amount owed….

Gas line break prompts shelter-in-place order on Hardscrabble Rd.

Photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Columbia Fire Dept., Dominion has stopped a gas leak and traffic has been reopened on Hardscrabble Rd. Earlier in the day a spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says residents were asked to shelter-in-place after a gas line break at Hardscrabble Rd. and N. Brickyard Rd. Officials say a construction crew…

Lexington leaders announce Virginia Hylton Park expansion and renovation

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The town of Lexington is renovating and expanding Virginia Hylton Park. During a groundbreaking ceremony council members shared what the community can expect from the project.  The project comes in response to the population growth in Lexington. Mayor Steve MacDougall says the renovation includes a new entrance to the park, more walking trails, new playground equipment,…

Columbia Police investigating shooting outside apartment complex

A 20-year-old man found outside the complex was injured in the upper body, say police

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a shooting outside an apartment complex. According to Columbia Police, officers responded to North Pointe Estates on Ripplemeyer Avenue after receiving a Shotspotter alert around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.  Police say a 20-year-old man was found outside the complex with an injury to the upper body. On Wednesday police announced the victim…

New details on the classified records reportedly taken from Mar a Lago

New details stemming from the search of former president Donald Trump's home, Mar-a-Lago

ABC NEWS–New details stemming from the search of former president Donald Trump’s home, Mar-a-Lago. Tuesday, The National Archives released a letter that highlights the sheer volume of classified records the former president allegedly took from the White House to his Florida estate. ABC’s Jay O’Brien has the latest from Washington. Categories: National News Tags: Donald Trump

Home invasion death ruled justifiable homicide

A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says a recent shooting that resulted in a death was determined to be a justifiable homicide. On August 16th, police say Matthew Stanfield of Colorado entered the home of his sister in the Mallard Lakes subdivision.Stanfield was shot and killed during an altercation with his brother in law in a home on Widgeon…