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Lexington Richland 5 to offer hybrid schedule for start of school year

Rob Dew,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–One of the Midlands largest school districts is altering its plans for reopening in the fall. Thursday night the Lexington Richland School District 5 school board approved a hybrid schedule plan for the start of the new school year. A hybrid model is a blend of face-to-face instruction and distance learning with students attending school in-person two days…

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Calhoun, Local News, News, State

Calhoun deputies searching for missing teen

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:Crimestoppers Calhoun Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Calhoun Co. deputies are searching for a missing teen. Investigators say Imani Gleaton, 18, was last seen leaving her job at Hardee’s in St. Matthews on July 10th. Deputies say they do not believe she is in her Hardee’s uniform. According to authorities Gleaton has ties to the St. Mattews and Orangeburg areas, but has…
Local News, News, Orangeburg

SC State announces it will begin fall semester virtually citing escalation in COVID-19 infections

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ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – South Carolina State University announced Thursday it will start the 2020 fall semester with all classes being delivered remotely, effective Aug 10th. In a message from university President James Clark, the school cited a recent significant escalation in infections in South Carolina and the Orangeburg community. SC State has revisited all of its plans to date…
Local News, News, Politics, Richland, State

Columbia city councilman sues over Heritage Act

Rob Dew,

(Columbia City Council/Howard Duvall) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia city councilman is suing state leaders over the law that keeps controversial statues standing throughout South Carolina. Councilman Howard Duvall and two other plaintiff’s are challenging the Heritage Act in South Carolina Supreme Court saying it violates the state constitution. Specifically, Councilman Duvall says the decisions should be up to the…

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RCSD accepting applicants for fall internship program after successful summer program

Because of the pandemic, many college students finished the school year with virtual learning, and had internships cancelled or put on hold.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Because of the pandemic, many college students finished the school year with virtual learning, and had internships cancelled or put on hold. But despite that, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department continued to offer their internship to 12 students. “I just wanted more exposure and more experience about it, and I pretty much did a local Googling…
Local News, News, Richland

Three year old killed in accidental shooting identified

Rob Dew,

Photo: Matt Perron Richland Co., SC (WOLO)–We now know the identity of a toddler deputies say accidentally shot and killed himself Wednesday night. According to the coroner’s office 3 year old Liam Myers died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Richland County deputies responded to Wyndham Hill apartments around 6pm. Deputies say the child was rushed to the…

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Local News, News, Politics, State

SC distilleries ask for federal aid

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– People that produce liquor in South Carolina are asking congress for economic relief. In a letter to the South Carolina congressional delegation, trade associations representing more than 34 distillers throughout the state urged the lawmakers to provide additional funds to distilleries facing financial hardship due to the impact of COVID-19. According to the letter  sent by the…
Lexington, Local News, News, State

Operation Southern Shield cracks down on speeding

Rob Dew,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Police are cracking down on speeding in Lexington and across the state. A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says police are taking part in Operation Southern Shield. It is a statewide initiative to intensify enforcement of posted speed limits. According to police, speed was a factor in 37% of fatal accidents in South Carolina last year. Operation…
Local News, News, Orangeburg

Deputies searching for van in armed robbery

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Orangeburg are looking for several people they say robbed a convenience store in broad daylight. Investigators say around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon the suspects robbed Quick Mart in Rowesville at gunpoint. Deputies say one store employee was shot but his injury was not life threatening. Investigators say the gunman the took off in this…