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Richland deputies beef up presence after North Springs Elementary school threat

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) —The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they plan to beef up police presence and will have more deputies will be at North Springs Elementary School over the next several days because of a potential threat. Deputies say they were alerted of the threat against North Springs through a tip line Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Department say the…

Attempted murder suspect accused of kidnapping couple, sexually assaulting woman and shooting man

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An Orangeburg man is facing multiple charges after the Sheriff’s Office says he shot a man and sexually assaulted his girlfriend. Investigators say Quinton Byrd kidnapped the couple and brought them to a remote location in Branchville. Byrd is then accused of forcing the man out of the vehicle shooting him after a struggle. We’re told…

Midlands hospital prepares for possible coronavirus outbreak

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Midlands hospitals are preparing for an coronavirus outbreak after the recent spread across the United States. In South Carolina five people have been tested in for COVID-19, and 13 people are being monitored according to DHEC officials. Right now there are no confirmed cases. The rapidly emerging outbreak of the coronavirus has some south carolinians on edge. “I’m…

Education reform bill moves one step closer to Governor’s desk

With a 41-4 vote, the bill will receive its second reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A bill that would bring sweeping changes to education across the state is one step closer to the Governor’s desk. With a 41-4 vote, the Education Overhaul Bill is moving onto its second reading, meaning it could go to the House as soon as Thursday. This comes after eight weeks of debate among the Senate. Senator Greg…