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List of School Closings May 1, day of Teacher rally at State House

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Across South Carolina, at this point, a number of School Districts have announced they will not hold classes on May 1. May 1 is the date for a rally at the State House organized by SC for ED. At the rally teachers are demanding better pay, among other things. School districts affected include Richland One, Richland Two…

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District: Richland One cancels school on May 1, day of Teacher Rally at State House

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland District One officials announced Tuesday that students will not attend school on May 1. According to officials, due to a high number of expected teacher absences and the district’s concerns about not having enough staff to fill in for them, Richland One students will not go to school May 1. Wednesday will be a work day for…
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Sea turtle nesting season is underway in the Palmetto state

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Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE/ABC) —As the weather warms up you may head to the beach and see some leather clad visitors.Experts are saying the palmetto state is now in sea turtle nesting season. The nesting season traditionally runs from May through October and need your help making it from shore to sea. Here’s ABC’s Taggart Houck with more. Categories: News,…
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‘National Adopt a Shelter Pet’ Special at Columbia Animal Shelter

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)  — You could bring home a shelter pet this week and find a furry friend. The Columbia Animal Services is hosting National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and Cinco De Mayo pet adoption specials.  According to the shelter, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip,…