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Jan 14, 2021 5:52 PM EST
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a statement released Thursday, the Orangeburg County School District says they will continue with their 100% virtual learning model through the end of January. The district cites concerns over the coronavirus in the community as a reason for this extension. The district originally planned to return to a hybrid learning model on January 19.
“We certainly understand the challenges that families, especially working parents, are facing as a result of the pandemic’s continued impact on our community and schools,” Orangeburg’s Superintendent Dr. Shawn Foster commented. “Please know that our goal is to return to a more traditional educational model for students and families who would prefer that model as quickly as it is safe and reasonable to do so.”
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Updated: 10:34 PM EST December 18, 2020
ORANGEBURG, S.C. Orangeburg County investigators are looking for a suspect involved in a deadly shooting earlier this week. Officials say 49-year-old Karl Williams was shot and killed at an Orangeburg home when he answered the door after someone knocked on it. Karl was just a fun-loving brother-cousin, said Leslie Badger.
Badger is Williams cousin. Badger says she remembers her cousin as a humble man who would do anything to better his community. She goes on to say she was devastated when she received the news of his death. This is a man who never got in trouble, explained Williams. Then, he goes to get shot by answering the door. I was mad; I was furious.