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18th century art comes to life through years-long digital project at UofSC

On Thursday night, the public is invited to see rare 18th century engravings come to virtual life in a project by students and staff at the University of South Carolina.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday night, the public is invited to see rare 18th century engravings come to virtual life in a project by students and staff at the University of South Carolina. They’ll be able to experience artwork by Italian illustrator Giovanni Piranesi in a new, digital way. “We can really think about the different ways of interacting…

SC Teen facing life in prison for shooting first grader now facing escape charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – An official says a teen facing 30 years to life in prison for killing a first-grader on a South Carolina school’s playground was charged with escape last month. A jail investigator testified Tuesday at Jesse Osborne’s sentencing hearing that authorities found a hole in the 17-year-old’s cell wall. Under cross-examination, investigator Nathan Mitchell said Osborne knew…

Richland Two Schools hold second public meeting on rezoning proposal

Richland Two/Facebook Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland Two will hold a second public community meeting to get feedback on the rezoning proposal for Jacobs Creek and Forest Creek. This make-up meeting for parents who could not attend the first meeting will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019, 6 p.m. at Bookman Road Elementary. Parents can also provide feedback…

Richland County Library program to combat “Fake News”

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Richland County library is using a new program they say will help users spot fake news while surfing the internet. The program is called NewsGuard. Here’s how it works. Once you search for a topic in your browser, a shield will pop up next to the media outlets name. By hovering over the shield NewsGuard will break…

Tem Miles sworn in as new Mayor of West Columbia

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — West Columbia officially has a new Mayor. Now, formally Mayor Tem Miles was sworn into office Tuesday night. Mayor Miles served on the City’s Council for West Columbia for six years before beating out longtime West Columbia resident Madison Duncan in last weeks Mayoral election. Miles says he plans to continue redevelopment projects and efforts…