Loren Thomas, WLTX

Loren Thomas

WLTX

Columbia, SC, United States

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Past articles by Loren:

Pop-up produce market to provide fresh food for free during the pandemic

Fresh fruits and vegetables, that's what the Columbia Food Policy Committee is aiming to provide during an upcoming Pop-Up Produce event next week. → Read More

State health officials hope to make use of saliva-based virus tests

As the University of South Carolina begins using saliva-based COVID-19 testing, DHEC says they plan to use large-scale saliva testing when it's available. → Read More

USC begins saliva testing on campus ahead of start of semester

Nearly 300 students, faculty and staff were tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday using a new saliva-based test. → Read More

Superintendent Spearman addresses teachers ahead of the school year

Teachers from around the state asked questions about safety, class sizes and virtual/in-person teaching ahead of the school year. → Read More

Richland County Election Commission discusses upcoming election needs

The SC Election Commission, along with other political organizations, have asked lawmakers to allow "state of emergency" to be a reason for an absentee ballot → Read More

Richland County Election Commission discusses upcoming election needs

The SC Election Commission, along with other political organizations, have asked lawmakers to allow "state of emergency" to be a reason for an absentee ballot → Read More

Judge dismisses 'State of South Carolina' from SAFE Grant lawsuit

Governor McMaster's plan to give $32 million in GEER's funding to private schools is still being challenged in court. Supreme Court could hear the case. → Read More

Judge hears arguments in GEER funding case

Attorneys argued if Governor McMaster's push to give $32 million to private schools is constitutional during Wednesday's hearing. A judge is expected to rule on it. → Read More

Lawmakers listen to experts on police reform in SC

The Equitable Justice System & Law Enforcement Reform Committee listened to several hours of testimony from experts on police and criminal justice reform. → Read More

Lex-Rich 5 switches to hybrid model to start school year

"I felt confident that we could offer a five-day on site traditional model," says Dr. Melton. "Things have changed." → Read More

Richland Two sticks with online learning plan for start of school year

Despite Governor McMaster's call for school districts to provide an in-person option at the start of the school year, Richland Two continues their online plan. → Read More

Public and private school organizations speak out on GEER funding

Governor Henry McMaster announced on Monday plans to allocate $32 million in Governor Emergency Education Relief funding to private schools around the state. → Read More

Midlands school districts file for extensions, need more time to plan for the school year

South Carolina schools are coming up with ways to open safely. Here's a look at their plans so far. → Read More

Lexington Two School Board plans for hybrid start for the school year

The district is still working on plans, but one would allow students to have face-to-face classes two times a week, and virtual three. → Read More

School districts' plans change after announcement from Governor McMaster

School districts around the Midlands are reworking their plans for starting in the fall following a press conference with Governor McMaster. → Read More

Spending by Richland County Council members under investigation by sheriff's department

RCSD says they have been "made aware of possible fraud involving p-cards, and will be looking into it and coordinating with the county administrator." → Read More

Midlands school districts weigh reopening plans

With the start of the school year nearly a month away, school districts around the Midlands are working to finalizes plans for students and teachers. → Read More

Foster parent speaks out after contracting COVID-19 following a DSS family visit

Tesa Conerly was hospitalized for COVID-19 for a week. She's concerned that her foster children contracted the virus following a family visit with DSS. → Read More

RCSD, CPD ask for help to identify six additional riot suspects

Sheriff Leon Lott and Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook have announced additional suspects in their riot investigation. → Read More

How to properly care for your cloth face mask

The City of Columbia's face mask ordinance goes into effect at 6 am on Friday, June 26th. → Read More