Drew Aunkst
WIS Anchor and Reporter
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Just this weekend two mass shootings in South Carolina and one in Pittsburgh left a total of two teens dead and 31 others injured.
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Gun violence, mental health and affordable housing were all topics of discussion at MORE Justice’s Nehemiah action meeting.
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Family friends and loved ones gathered in Richland County for the funeral of Irvin Moorer-Charley.
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"The Midlands Organized Response for Equity and Justice" otherwise known as "MORE Justice" is looking to take on these issues.
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“The show must go on,” the Law Enforcement Torch Run liaison for Special Olympics South Carolina, Mike Still said.
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The kids eventually were turned into CPD by relatives after they saw a security video posted online.
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An argument between neighbors in Kershaw County turned violent and now deputies are investigating a death.
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Dr. Ross gave a glimpse into what Irmo High School will look like when new policies will kick in, which include new strict pass policies, more cameras, and I.D.’s which students are to wear at all times.
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This meeting comes just a few days after a student-organized walk-out at Irmo High School.
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“I say I love you more, I say you matter,” Marley Stokes said.
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A Columbia man is in custody after a 15-year-old was shot and killed overnight in Lexington, according to Lexington Police.
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Cecil says a fire ripped though the shop Friday night leaving just a burnt shell of what used to be.
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The board made it clear asking for changes in quarantine policies means they will see more instruction of students, but also more infection.
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State Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey and Senate Minority leader Brad Hutto both spoke, along with house leadership.
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As of Tuesday nearly 680 students and nearly 200 staff members were positive for COVID.
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A spokesperson for the agency says the man went missing on Lake Carolina before daylight on Saturday.
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We have all heard about the porch pirate problem but a survey shows 54% of small business owners reported an increase in shoplifting during peak seasons like the holidays.
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The Lexington School District One board talked about safety and security following a lockdown a White Knoll High School back in November.
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Congressman Clyburn had been scheduled to be the keynote speaker, but he invited President Biden to deliver the commencement address
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From Murray State star to NBA rookie of the year, Ja Morant has come a long way from his playing days at Crestwood High.
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International travel restrictions kicked in Monday, with a growing number of Americans testing positive for the omicron COVID variant.
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The Columbia Richland Fire Department is investigating an apartment complex where residents say they have been living without heat and carbon monoxide detectors.
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The Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a potential homicide at an apartment complex Tuesday afternoon.
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Officials: 1 Dead, several homeless after house fire in Columbia
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This comes just one day after the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division released its 2020 crime report highlighting a number of disturbing trends, including an increase in murders and aggravated assaults.
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A Columbia military service member has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of his grandparents in Chester County.
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The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is still searching for suspects in connection with this incident.
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The temporary mask mandate went into effect on September 3 and is set to expire on October 31.
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Many of the reports were from the 1100 block of Ferguson St, the 1200 block of Rosewood, and near the intersection of Olympia Drive and Bluff Road.
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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.
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.