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School is almost here, districts who raised pay still search for teachers
WACH — It might be hard to believe but we're already just a few weeks out from the next school year. As students fill the classrooms, many districts are still looking for teachers to head them, but some districts might be having an easier time than filling roles than in previous years.
Man wanted for shooting at police in Georgia arrested in Columbia after standoff
COLUMBIA — A man fled to Richland County after authorities say he attempted to shoot a police officer in Georgia. Julio Figueroa, 39, was apprehended after barricading himself in a Columbia home for two hours, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. On July 17, the sheriff's department was...
Suspect in assault of Georgia police officer arrested in Columbia
Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies arrested a man accused of attempting to kill a Georgia police officer. Julio Figueroa, 39, was wanted by the Cobb County (Georgia) Police Department on the following charges: Aggravated Assault of an Officer with a Weapon, Burglary 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Obstruction Felony, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Loiter/Prowl.
It’s official. Richland County will vote on penny tax in November. Five things to know
Voters in 2012 approved a 1% transportation sales tax in Richland County to pay for a myriad of transportation-related projects. That tax will expire soon. Voters will get to decide in November if they want that tax renewed.
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