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SC ranked 8th worst place for teachers

Columbia,SC (WOLO)— World Teachers’ Day is right around the corner, a day we appreciate educators all over the country. According to the personal finance website Wallethub.com, a 2019 study shows teaching to be among the lowest-paid professions that require a bachelor’s degree. The report was released today on 2019’s Best & Worst States for Teachers . The study was conducted…

Leading Democrats gather for funeral of SC’s Emily Clyburn

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Leading congressional Democrats and some of the party’s presidential contenders are gathering for the funeral of Emily Clyburn, wife of House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Georgia Congressman John Lewis are among the House members attending services in West Columbia on Sunday for Emily Clyburn, who died last…

Army recruit dies before training exercise in South Carolina

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) – An 18-year-old Army recruit at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has died before a training exercise. Fort Jackson spokesman Patrick Jones said in a statement that the recruit died Friday while preparing for outdoor physical training with his battalion. When the recruit showed signs of distress, Fort Jackson medical personnel immediately transported him to a…

Workers prepare to widen Interstate 26 west of Columbia

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina transportation officials say there may be lane closures on Interstate 26 west of Columbia as workers prepare to widen the highway. The Department of Transportation says it will widen 16 miles (26 kilometers) of I-26 from Exit 101 near Columbia to Exit 85 in Newberry County starting in spring 2020, hoping to finish in…

Coroner identifies victim in Lake Murray boating incident

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-The person who died after a boating incident on Lake Murray has been identified. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Stanley Virgil Kiser,68, was the driver of a pontoon boat that was struck by another boat. Kiser died at the scene. An autopsy indicated that the cause of death was due to multiple massive blunt force traumas…