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Richland Renaissance project put on hold after firing of county administrator

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland Renaissance project has been put on hold. Councilman Seth Rose says the council voted Thursday (5/25) to freeze funds for the project that would turn most of Columbia Place Mall into Richland County offices. The project’s architect, former county administrator Gerald Seals, was fired by the council earlier this month. Categories: Local News, News,…
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RCSD searches for robbery, assault suspect

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Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman wanted in connection with robbery and aggravated assault shown in the video below. Officials say that the incident took place at the BP Gas Station on Fontaine Rd. on Tuesday (5/22). The victim was an employee of the store and received minor injuries. Anyone with information…
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McMaster approves tax credit for Exceptional Needs Children’s Fund

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  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill today that boosted funding for special needs groups around the state. The governor was joined by children with special needs and their families, all of who will benefit from the signing. The bill, which is called ‘The Exceptional Needs Children’s Fund’, will provide tuition tax credits.   Categories: News,…
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NTSB suggests all new school buses have seat belts

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(WOLO, ABC NEWS) – Major new recommendations are out from the National Transportation Safety Board to make school buses safer. The NTSB is suggesting all new school buses have both lap and shoulder seatbelts. The announcement comes in the wake of several deadly crashes including that fatal accident in New Jersey last week and another accident Wednesday (5/23) in Wisconsin….
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First woman named as US Attorney for South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time ever a woman will serve as the state’s top federal prosecutor and not just in an acting capacity. Tuesday (5/23) the US Senate approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon for US Attorney for South Carolina. President Donald Trump nominated Lydon earlier this year. She previously served as an assistant US Attorney and…