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The Supreme Court rules to allow evictions to resume

The court blocks the Biden administration's temporary ban put in place due to the pandemic

(AP) WASHINGTON —The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Roughly 3.5 million people in the United States said they faced eviction in the next two months, according to Census Bureau data from early August….

Fort Mill Middle, Forest Creek Middle go virtual

The two middle schools will go viral temporarily

Drew Bollea reports CHARLOTTE, NC – A Fort Mill middle school is transitioning into virtual learning beginning Thursday morning due to a spike in Covid cases at the school. Forest Creek Middle school will go to all virtual learning from August 26th until at least September 9th. Across the Fort Mill school district, there are more than 1,180 kids in…

Woman accused of criminal sexual conduct with minor

RCSD say a tip from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children lead to the arrest

Richland Co. SC (WOLO )— A Richland County woman is accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. A spokesperson for the State Attorney General’s Office says a tip from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children lead to the arrest of 19 year old Taylor Scheil of Blythewood. Investigators say she is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with…

13 U.S. Service Members killed, others wounded in deadly Kabul Attack

13 US Service Members killed, 12 Marines and A Navy Medic say officials

(CNN) — Two explosions outside the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan have killed a number of U.S. Service members and a number of Afghans are also dead. We are learning the U.S. Embassy told Americans waiting to be evacuated to stay away Wednesday night- because of security threats. Isabel Rosales has the latest. Categories: National News, News Tags: kabul

Local Living: Library Book Sale and Walk on the Riverway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local Living is brought to you by Allure Medical. Here’s your look at Local Living. Curing Kids Cancer is hosting their 8th annual fire truck pull today through Saturday. Teams of 10 or 12 will see who can pull a fire truck the furthest — through a virtual fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the gamecocks Curing Kids…

DHEC reports 4,245 new COVID-19 cases and 56 new deaths Thursday

Coronavirus Cases and Deaths: SC DHEC 4,245 new cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here are the latest Coronavirus numbers in our state as reported by DHEC Thursday. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 4,245 new cases. DHEC also reported 56 new deaths. This brings the total statewide number of deaths to over 10,000. Since the pandemic began, there have been well over 700,000 cases in the…

Officials: Cayce Elementary students to move temporarily from in-person classes to remote learning

The District announced remote learning will take place for two weeks, beginning Friday, August 27

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– Students at Cayce Elementary will begin remote learning on Friday, August 27 Lexington District Two officials announced. According to the District, the temporary move will last two weeks with students tentatively scheduled to return to class Thursday, September 9. District officials say the decision is due to the impact of COVID-19 on students, staff and school operations…

SC Lawmakers and SC Political Figures react to Kabul explosion that killed US Service Members

COLUMBIA,S C (WOLO) South Carolina Lawmakers, leaders and political figures are reacting to the news that at least 12 US Service members have been killed in an explosion outside the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. South Carolina U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacting on Twitter. https://twitter.com/LindseyGrahamSC Graham tweeting ‘This despicable terrorist attack against innocent civilians at the Kabul airport, which injured American Marines,…

Lexington Police: Person barricaded in shed

Police say Robert Street is closed, between North Church Street and Cladius Street due to the barricaded subject

LEXINGTON,, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Police say a person has barricaded themselves in a shed in a backyard off Roberts Street. Police say Robert Street is closed, between North Church Street and Claudius Street. Police say the Crisis Negotiations Team is on scene and speaking to the person over a phone. Police say neighbors in the area have been removed from their…