President Biden blames Russian invasion for rising inflation, food shortages
President Joe Biden blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for rising inflation and food shortages Wednesday.
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U.S. passes one million deaths from COVID-19
The United States hit a grim milestone today.
CPD: Officers respond to reported shooting at Spring Lake Apartments
The Columbia Police Department says officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment on Garners Ferry Road Thursday afternoon.
SCDEW reports decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was a decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
Finland’s leaders call for NATO membership ‘without delay’
It paves the way for a historic expansion of the alliance that could deal a serious blow to Russia as its military struggles with its war in Ukraine.
Slightly more Americans seek jobless aid last week
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The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up slightly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting benefits remained at its lowest level in more than five decades.
LCSD: Man accused of shooting two people after domestic dispute in Pelion
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says a 32-year-old man is behind bars, accused of shooting two people after a domestic dispute in Pelion.
Richland 2 school board member speaks out after fellow member arrested
A Richland District Two School Board member has been arrested and charged, accused of making threats to another board member. One fellow board member is speaking out for the first time since the alleged altercation
SCDJJ confirms new Executive Director
Nearly a month after the South Carolina Department of juvenile Justice agrees to reform the youth detention center, Governor McMaster’s Executive Director nominee is officially confirmed
Lexington 2 superintendent resigns
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington School District Two is in the market for a new superintendent. Wednesday evening the district’s board of trustees announced the resignation of Dr. Nicholas Wade. Dr. Wade says he is leaving to pursue new professional opportunities. It’s been a short stay, he only joined the district in 2020. Barry Bolen will serve as interim superintendent starting…
