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Columbia first responders now using ‘FirstNet,’ a public safety communications platform

Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that's powered by AT&T.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A new communications technology is helping first responders in the City of Columbia. Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that’s powered by AT&T. “This technology platform will better allow us to help save lives,” said Columbia Police Deputy Chief Melron Kelly. Columbia is the largest FirstNet deployment in South Carolina….
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Prayer vigil held for murdered mother of missing 5-year-old in Sumter

ABC Columbia Staff,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter community came together to pray during a vigil hosted by the YWCA Friday night for Sharee Bradley and her 5-year-old daughter Nevaeh Adams. Eleven days ago Sharee Bradley was found dead by a family member inside her apartment. Her five-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Adams, went missing that same night. Members of the community came together…
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S.C. inmates are helping rescue animals get adopted

Inmates at Allendale Correctional Institute now know what unconditional love is, thanks to a program that pairs them with rescue animals.
Maria Szatkowski,

Inmates at Allendale Correctional Institute now know what unconditional love is, thanks to a program that pairs rescue animals and inmates. Those in the program train the dogs and raise the cats, all so the animals can be adopted.
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New Lexington District 1 middle school prepared to open for the school year

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A new middle school is opening in Lexington School District One. Administrators at Beechwood Middle School say the new campus can house more than 900 sixth to eighth graders and will focus on readying its young students for the future. Beechwood officials also say that relationships are the key to success. Students will be provided with…
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Senator Graham talks ‘Red Flag Bill’ in SC

Kimberlei Davis,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Senator Lindsey Graham was in Columbia Thursday with his constituents discussing the proposed ‘Red Flag Bill.’ Graham’s proposal would allow firearms to be taken away from some deemed dangerous. The Republican senator said it’s the best way to help curb mass shootings. Graham/Courtesy: Rich Wandover President Donald Trump has endorsed the idea. Graham made a stop…