Big issues press SC Senate as education debate in 5th week
For nearly a year, South Carolina senators have carefully and methodically worked on a bill that would overhaul public education in SC.
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Proposed bill would keep children in school until Christmas eve
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Senators have entered the 13th day of floor debate on a bill that would overhaul public education, and one amendment has people talking. It could keep kids in school until Christmas eve. Simon Williams spoke with a teacher to find out how it would impact the classroom and why one Senator is pushing for…
Richland Co. deputies release photo of a man accused of exposing himself to teens
Richland County deputies released this picture of a man accused of exposing himself to three high school students Monday night.
Coronavirus “could gain foothold” in US as researchers work on a vaccine
(CNN) – The CDC says the coronavirus could gain a foothold in the US. The Director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases says while most cases of the virus are in China, the US should be prepared for it to increase here. Right now there are 14 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the US. The CDC…
Authorities want to ID these cars seen in the area when Faye Swetlik was last seen
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) – Wednesday night Cayce DPS released pictures of two vehicles seen in the area around the time Faye Swetlik was last seen. The agency says they have yet to identify the occupants and want to make sure they’ve spoken with everyone who may have been in the area of the Churchill Heights neighborhood. Faye disappeared on Monday,…
Richland County searches for missing 10 year old
Richland County, SC (WOLO) –Richland County deputies are searching for 10 year old Amirah Watson and her mother Tynesha Brooks. Amirah was supposed to be returned to her father who has primary custody on February 2nd. If you know where Watson or Brooks are call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, Richland
Every minute counts when searching for a missing child
As the search continues for Faye Swetlik, it's important that parents know what to do in the worst case scenario that your own child goes missing.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As the search continues for Faye Swetlik, it’s important that parents know what to do in the worst case scenario that your own child goes missing. Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department Investigator and Victim’s Advocate Morris Davis, said the biggest thing parents need to do is call 911 the minute you realize your kid is missing. You…
Joe Biden looks to South Carolina to resurrect his campaign
Joe Biden brought his wounded presidential campaign to South Carolina on Tuesday, staking his hopes for a comeback on the loyalty of black voters in the state after a dismal finish in the New Hampshire primary magnified his disappointing finish in Iowa.
18-year-old forced girl, 15, to perform sex act: Police
An 18-year-old man is behind bars charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping.
As the search for a missing 6-year-old continues police say they “Will not stop until we bring Faye home”
Officials with the Cayce department of Public Safety will provide an update on the disappearance of a six-year-old girl.
