Drew Aunkst
WIS Anchor and Reporter
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Police say they believe that there were witnesses in most of these investigations that remain open.
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Police are searching for a suspect accused of crashing into a home in Columbia.
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Interim Superintendent Akil Ross and other district leaders provided instant answers on topics, like COVID, quarantines, board meetings, and even homework.
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One involved a social media post that shut down in-person learning on Friday.
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The little girl died tragically after she was hit by a pickup truck in Columbia last week.
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Parents and teachers at the meeting called for action to slow the spread of COVID-19 in classrooms, some simply saying the school leaders need to do more.
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It’s all part of a partnership between a local business and a University of South Carolina fraternity.
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This is as the mask debate continues between the state, schools, and parents.
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During the open forum portion of the meeting, the board was met by push back from a number of parents.
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A nationwide shortage of bus drivers is affecting districts in South Carolina.
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The county says the program was created to help those who lost their jobs, had working hours cut, or had loss of income because of the pandemic.
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Democrats scrambled to pass an extension before the August recess, but their bill failed.
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The couples' two children witnessed the strike, but were not hurt.
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Two drivers were killed in a wrong-way crash on I-26 in Lexington Co.
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The event was held with local and state law enforcement agencies in South Carolina to train their bomb dog teams.
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Construction is already underway on what could soon be one of the Midlands top destinations to grab a beer.
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Law enforcement officials checked out car seats to make sure they were properly installed.
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In Richland County there are more than 150 foster families, but foster care officials say that is not enough for the large number of children who still need homes in our communities.
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The winner will get two free roundtrip tickets to a destination of their choice around the world.
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Students focused on a number of topics from mental health to economic opportunities and presented findings from surveys, roundtable discussions, and research.
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Josh Bradley of Capital City Financial Partners discusses how we can help our parents manage wealth.
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The incident occurred shortly after 11:30 p.m. on May 11.
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The ceremony was a big step forward for the state and the young graduates.
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Parents in the district reacted to the news Thursday.
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Pence could be using South Carolina as a testing ground for a potential presidential run in 2024.
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Sanaa’s family and a number of community organizations pleading with the Midlands community to join them in their search for the missing teen.
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Mass vaccination sites in South Carolina, like the one at Columbia Place Mall, are seeing lower numbers than expected.
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The moratorium will prevent applications and the processing of applications for residential subdivisions with 10 plus lots, or with lots averaging less than ½-acre, as well as apartment complexes.
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Sanaa Amenhotep went missing in the Midlands on April 5.
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one person died Saturday following a race at Sumter Speedway.
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As the building burned, Derrick could do nothing but watch as firefighters battled the flames.
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The CDC says people who are at least two weeks past their final dose of the shot don’t need to test before traveling or quarantine after.
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Cason was found dead inside his home last week.
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The bolt blew a hole in the garage’s wall and knocked out power to the home.
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This week, Richland County Council taking the first steps to close the crossing on Walter McCartha Road in Chapin.
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Win or lose, hoops fans are just happy that the madness is back in March.
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Leading experts to say we should not let our guard down.
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Irish or not, that didn’t stop some from trying their luck at the bars Wednesday night.
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A man’s body was found on the side of the road in Aiken County, according to the coroner.
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South Carolina health officials said they believe our state is on the same page as the Biden administration.
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It happened at the Riverbanks Retreat Apartments.
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This as many of our state's COVID-19 restrictions become a thing of the past.
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In January Sheriff Foster tested positive for COVID-19 and would eventually spend 16 days in the hospital with severe symptoms.
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In rural areas, many residents struggle to use the internet and often do not have access to a car or bus to get to vaccination sites.
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Two people are dead after being hit by a car while trying to cross I-26.
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Rain or shine, Chief Jenkins says the Columbia Fire Department will continue to do their part to slow the spread.
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Dr. Linda bell says DHEC isn’t looking at the percentage of people who received the vaccine already but rather the amount of demand that remains for the vaccine from those in Phase 1A.
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DHEC attributing those possible delays Thursday to the snow falling in the Memphis area, where the main distribution hub is located.
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Appointments will be honored at their same time at the new location.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a train and a Columbia Police cruiser on Beltline Blvd.