New York’s virus death toll tops 9/11, while Wuhan ends lockdown
As New York's death toll from the coronavirus surging past 4,000, more than the number killed on 9/11, Wuhan has ended its lockdown.
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State COVID-19 Strike Team works to combat coronavirus fraud schemes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announced a Strike Team to combat COVID-19 fraud schemes. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are…
SC launches task force to keep eye on COVID-19 related schemes
Columbia,SC (WOLO) ---The U.S. Attorney’s office has established the South Carolina 'COVID-19 Strike Team'. The team will investigate coronavirus fraud schemes, hoarding, and price gouging. The team includes members of the U.S. Attorney’s…
Two arrested after bodies found in burning car
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies say two men are charged with murder after two bodies were found inside a burning car. Investigators say Joshua Ellison and Willie Singleton were arrested last…
Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 is released by a judge
North Charleston, SC (WOLO) -- A man in incarcerated in the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center has been released from the facility after testing positive for coronoavirus (COVID -19). Monday,…
Local music school launches 'Cabin Fever Busters' to help students try something new
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) --- Businesses across the country remain shut down because of COVID-19, and that includes music schools. But one local school is still teaching music virtually, and now offering even…
DHEC: four new deaths related to coronavirus, 183 new cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Monday, 183 new cases of the novel coronavirus , including four additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of…
SC Governor Henry McMaster issues mandatory 'Home or Work' order
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a mandatory 'Home or Work' order. The order will take effect Tuesday, April 6 at 5pm. McMaster says everyone under this order should stay home…
Georgia man with COVID-19 refused to quarantine, went out in public, sheriff says
The Haralson County Sheriff's Office said a man who tested positive for the coronavirus refused to self-quarantine and went out in public.
Mandatory legislator quarantine sought after SC session
An SC lawmaker is seeking a “mandatory quarantine at home” for all state legislators following a session during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Family celebrates grandma's 93rd birthday through social distance
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Sunday, a local family brought some birthday cheer to their loved one who's turning 93 on Monday. Grandma Zelba is currently at NHC Parklane in Columbia, recovering from a bad fall a few months ago.…
Carolina Panthers buy land for new practice facility in SC
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Property records show the Carolina Panthers have spent more than $16 million to buy the land for its new practice facility in South Carolina. The York County property records obtained by The Herald of Rock…
South Carolina to get new, lower budget prediction
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The board that predicts how much money South Carolina will take in from taxes and fees to help set the budget is meeting Thursday. The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Board…
Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) --- A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the new coronavirus. It's believed to be the first infection in an animal in the U.S. and…
SC Strong shirts raise more than $10,000 to help health care workers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Palmetto Shirt Company is already more than halfway to their fundraising goal to help nurses. The company has raised over $10,000 through their 'SC Strong' t-shirt fundraiser. The shirts are $10 each, with $2 from each…
Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center
CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The Charleston County Sheriff's Office reported that an inmate at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. According to a press release, the inmate had been…
DHEC: 4 more deaths, 132 new cases of COVID-19 in state
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Four more deaths, and 132 new cases of COVID-19 were announced Sunday by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). There have now been 44 deaths…
Some Democrats say SC Legislature meeting is unsafe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are coming back to the Statehouse Wednesday, but not everyone is happy the Republican dominated House and Senate will be in session as the…
SC state police receive accreditation and high honor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's state police agency has again been accredited by a major law enforcement organization. The State Law Enforcement Division said it was also given…
6 additional deaths, 217 new cases of COVID-19 in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 217 more confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state, and six additional deaths. This now brings the state's death total to 40, and the number…
