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Bond denied for former Lexington Co. teacher accused of sexual misconduct

Hianlucas Isturiz Rodriguez was extradited from Ecuador two years after charges were brought against him
Tim Scott,

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) –On Friday, a Lexington County judge denied bond for a former Red Bank Elementary School teacher accused of engaging in sexual battery with a student on school grounds. Hianlucas Isturiz Rodriguez, who taught in the school’s Spanish language immersion program, has been charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. ABC Columbia spoke…
Local News, News, State

‘We always remain vigilant,’ Safety and security a top priority at Fort Jackson

With two deadly active shooter situations on military bases this week, it may raise concern over safety at these institutions.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With two deadly active shooter situations on military bases this week, it may raise concern over safety at these institutions. Although not a naval base, Fort Jackson is the largest Army basic training site in the country. There’s thousands of people on the post at all times. “We do mourn the losses of brothers and sisters…
Local News, State

98 Ventures expansion to bring 150 jobs to Greenville County

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: 98Venture.com Greenville Co, SC (WOLO) — An executive management services company is getting ready for an expansion that is expected to bring 150 new jobs to South Carolina by the beginning of 2020. 98 Ventures made the announcement Thursday, saying they intend to make a significant investment with a more than $600 thousand dollar building renovation in the Poe…
Local News, Richland

Columbia Art Center celebrates holidays around the world

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With the holidays quickly approaching, the Columbia Art Center wanted to share how cultures across the world celebrate this time of year. As part of the Art Center’s ‘World Creativity Series’, guests were offered a tour of different holidays like spinning a Dreidel, painting a Diwali cup and hearing a Kenyan Christmas story. Thursday night’s event…
Local News, Orangeburg

Orangeburg deputies arrest three on weapons charges during safety checkpoint

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: OCSO (left to right: Chase Savell/Clyde Mock) Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) —Sheriff Leroy Ravenell tells ABC Columbia three Orangeburg County men have been arrested, all facing weapons charges after deputies say they attempted to avoid a safety checkpoint Wednesday. According to officials, 19 year old Clyde Mock II, 20 year old Chase Savell, and 18 year old Justin Sanders, 18,…
National News, Politics

Thousands more US troops could be headed to the middle east

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(CNN) – Thousands more American troops could be deployed to the middle east. Iran has recently transferred short range missiles to Iraq, posing a threat to US troops in the area. US military officials say the most realistic options are to potentially send four-to-seven thousand additional US troops to the region. Thursday, President Trump voiced his support for the people…