COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina State Board of Education has revoked the teaching license of a former Richland One teacher after reports surfaced of him ingesting an illegal substance in front of his class.According to the report, the incident happened in October 2019. A student recorded a video showing what appears to be Percy Berry snorting a substance from the surface of his desk. A second video shows Berry wiping his nose before beginning or continuing a discussion about possibly losing his teaching career.The incident was reported to supervisors at the schools and Berry was...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina State Board of Education has revoked the teaching license of a former Richland One teacher after reports surfaced of him ingesting an illegal substance in front of his class.According to the report, the incident happened in October 2019. A student recorded a video showing what appears to be Percy Berry snorting a substance from the surface of his desk. A second video shows Berry wiping his nose before beginning or continuing a discussion about possibly losing his teaching career.The incident was reported to supervisors at the schools and Berry was...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Three more ex-South Carolina law enforcement officers have been sentenced to federal prison following an FBI operation in which agents posed as Mexican drug cartel members. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced Monday that two former Orangeburg County deputies and a former Springfield police officer have been sentenced on charges of conspiracy to defraud. Prosecutors previously said that FBI wiretaps and videos showed the officers agreed to use patrol cars in uniform and accept payment to “guard” fake truckloads of drugs they were told...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Three more ex-South Carolina law enforcement officers have been sentenced to federal prison following an FBI operation in which agents posed as Mexican drug cartel members. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced Monday that two former Orangeburg County deputies and a former Springfield police officer have been sentenced on charges of conspiracy to defraud. Prosecutors previously said that FBI wiretaps and videos showed the officers agreed to use patrol cars in uniform and accept payment to “guard” fake truckloads of drugs they were told...WW…

CLINTON, S.C. (WYFF) - A Laurens County vape shop is under fire after police seized $5,000 worth of products.Clinton police seized a number of Delta-8 products from TSR Vape Shop on Monday. Police say the Delta-8 products the owner was selling are illegal, but the owner says otherwise.Both Delta 8 THC and Delta 9 THC are found in a hemp plant. Delta 9 THC is found in marijuana and is a controlled substance in South Carolina.“They just told me point blank that they had it tested, it broke the law, so they’re taking my stuff,” TSR Vape Shop Robert Oggenfuss.Oggenfuss says police told him...…CLINTON, S.C. (WYFF) - A Laurens County vape shop is under fire after police seized $5,000 worth of products.Clinton police seized a number of Delta-8 products from TSR Vape Shop on Monday. Police say the Delta-8 products the owner was selling are illegal, but the owner says otherwise.Both Delta 8 THC and Delta 9 THC are found in a hemp plant. Delta 9 THC is found in marijuana and is a controlled substance in South Carolina.“They just told me point blank that they had it tested, it broke the law, so they’re taking my stuff,” TSR Vape Shop Robert Oggenfuss.Oggenfuss says police told him...WW…

Protecting yourself from coronavirus By COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Doctors Care offered walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at its urgent care centers for one day -- but has halted testing for the time being. The testing started April 30, but by the next day Doctors Care had stopped the tests. Their centers were overwhelmed with demand. “Due to unprecedented demand, we decided to pause the program to fine-tune our workflows and restock supplies to ensure the best possible experience for our patients," Jill Armbruster, a spokeswoman for Doctors Care, said. At this time it’s not clear when Doctors...…Protecting yourself from coronavirus By COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Doctors Care offered walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at its urgent care centers for one day -- but has halted testing for the time being. The testing started April 30, but by the next day Doctors Care had stopped the tests. Their centers were overwhelmed with demand. “Due to unprecedented demand, we decided to pause the program to fine-tune our workflows and restock supplies to ensure the best possible experience for our patients," Jill Armbruster, a spokeswoman for Doctors Care, said. At this time it’s not clear when Doctors...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The University of South Carolina football team took a day away from practice and other activities to continue their fight for social justice.HAPPENING NOW: UofSC football team to discuss social justice issues amid recent events >>https://bit.ly/3jvDVGCPosted by on Monday, August 31, 2020Joined by student-athletes from other sports in front of the Russell House on campus, players wore shirts with the phrase “Matter is the Minimum” in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during a demonstration.The phrase was first seen on a sign held by South Carolina...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The University of South Carolina football team took a day away from practice and other activities to continue their fight for social justice.HAPPENING NOW: UofSC football team to discuss social justice issues amid recent events >>https://bit.ly/3jvDVGCPosted by on Monday, August 31, 2020Joined by student-athletes from other sports in front of the Russell House on campus, players wore shirts with the phrase “Matter is the Minimum” in support of the Black Lives Matter movement during a demonstration.The phrase was first seen on a sign held by South Carolina...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Starting February 15, those interested in becoming EMT’s will have the opportunity to do so for free in Columbia.Medshore Ambulance is providing an accelerated, 8-week EMT basic class and will cover the costs of tuition, certification and testing for 12 applicants who are selected for the program.The company plans to offer this course again on a regular schedule in the future. Applicants not accepted into this program will have the opportunity to put their application forward for future classes.Medshore will also offer a training wage and a full benefits package as a...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Starting February 15, those interested in becoming EMT’s will have the opportunity to do so for free in Columbia.Medshore Ambulance is providing an accelerated, 8-week EMT basic class and will cover the costs of tuition, certification and testing for 12 applicants who are selected for the program.The company plans to offer this course again on a regular schedule in the future. Applicants not accepted into this program will have the opportunity to put their application forward for future classes.Medshore will also offer a training wage and a full benefits package as a...WW…

Students, residents react after video of large, maskless crowd at Columbia bar goes viral By COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A viral video circulating online Thursday night shows the TLC sports Bar, near Williams Brice Stadium, packed with people. Many of those people appeared not to follow DHEC’s recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19 with no masks in sight and very little distance between customers. JUST IN: The scene tonight at TLC Sports Bar near Williams-Brice Stadium. Students say they’re going here because it’s just outside of Columbia city limits, and doesn’t have strict COVID safety...…Students, residents react after video of large, maskless crowd at Columbia bar goes viral By COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A viral video circulating online Thursday night shows the TLC sports Bar, near Williams Brice Stadium, packed with people. Many of those people appeared not to follow DHEC’s recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19 with no masks in sight and very little distance between customers. JUST IN: The scene tonight at TLC Sports Bar near Williams-Brice Stadium. Students say they’re going here because it’s just outside of Columbia city limits, and doesn’t have strict COVID safety...WW…

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A Georgetown County woman is now dealing with an unthinkable tragedy after police said her husband and daughter were shot and killed Monday during a reported fight over a traffic crash.Coroner Kenny Johnson identified the victims as Charles Nicholas Wall, 45, and Laura Ashley Anderson, 21, both of Georgetown.Wall was Anderson’s stepfather, Johnson confirmed.“My husband Nick loved everybody. He would do anything for anybody,” Kimberly Wall said about her husband. “He was loving and had a heart of gold.”Kimberly Wall called her daughter a free spirit and...…GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – A Georgetown County woman is now dealing with an unthinkable tragedy after police said her husband and daughter were shot and killed Monday during a reported fight over a traffic crash.Coroner Kenny Johnson identified the victims as Charles Nicholas Wall, 45, and Laura Ashley Anderson, 21, both of Georgetown.Wall was Anderson’s stepfather, Johnson confirmed.“My husband Nick loved everybody. He would do anything for anybody,” Kimberly Wall said about her husband. “He was loving and had a heart of gold.”Kimberly Wall called her daughter a free spirit and...WW…

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - Bond was denied for a Lexington man accused of shooting a woman in the face behind a Lexington shopping center during an argument about feral cats on Thursday.Sean Malahy, 49, now faces a murder charge.Police say Malahy was still at the scene of the shooting and had a handgun when officers responded to the Town Square shopping center on Thursday evening.Judy Burnett, 72, of Gilbert, had been shot in the face and died a short time later.Malahy was immediately taken into custody.Investigators say Burnett and a person who was with Malahy were arguing about feeding cats...…LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - Bond was denied for a Lexington man accused of shooting a woman in the face behind a Lexington shopping center during an argument about feral cats on Thursday.Sean Malahy, 49, now faces a murder charge.Police say Malahy was still at the scene of the shooting and had a handgun when officers responded to the Town Square shopping center on Thursday evening.Judy Burnett, 72, of Gilbert, had been shot in the face and died a short time later.Malahy was immediately taken into custody.Investigators say Burnett and a person who was with Malahy were arguing about feeding cats...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - DHEC has announced 113 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 1additional death.This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 7,653 and those who have died to 331.The death occurred in an elderly individual in Marion County.Here’s a list of the newest cases by county:COVID-19 Testing in South CarolinaAs of May 8, DHEC said 81% of individuals have recovered from COVID-19. Meanwhile, 19% are continuing to fight the virus.Also, there are currently 460 patients who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are under...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - DHEC has announced 113 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 1additional death.This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 7,653 and those who have died to 331.The death occurred in an elderly individual in Marion County.Here’s a list of the newest cases by county:COVID-19 Testing in South CarolinaAs of May 8, DHEC said 81% of individuals have recovered from COVID-19. Meanwhile, 19% are continuing to fight the virus.Also, there are currently 460 patients who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are under...WW…