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Lower Richland recognizes their graduating seniors
Seniors get graduation goodie gifts from school alumni on Friday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Lower Richland High School took time to celebrate its seniors Friday. The school held a drive through event where seniors received gifts donated by the schools alumni. The goodies included things like t-shirts, gift cards, and even face masks made by one students’ grandparents. School officials say all of these students deserve to be recognized. Richland…
SC Reverend loses five family members to coronavirus
'The last two and a half months have been like a bad dream'
Florence, SC (ABC) —A Florence county man say the past two and a half months have been like a bad dream. and he’s wishing someone would wake him up. He’s lost five family members to coronavirus, including two siblings. ABC’s Tonya Brown says has more on the devastating effect the virus has had on the family. Categories: Digital Exclusives and…
Midlands Mugshots for May 21st
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Columbia Police investigating deadly shooting on Lorick Circle
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – One person was killed after a shooting Thursday night in Columbia. The shooting happened at 100 Lorick Circle. This is at or near the Latimer Manor Apartments. CPD officers responded and found a male with an upper body injury. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital. According to a Twitter post by CPD, investigators have been…
Orangeburg woman arrested for murder after deadly shooting during domestic dispute
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An Orangeburg woman has been arrested for murder after a domestic dispute escalated into a fatal shooting Wednesday. Shantell Corley (33) The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shantell Corley, 33, who is facing charges of murder and first-degree burglary. Deputies responded to a shooting Wednesday on Presidential Drive and found a 33-year-old man on the ground…
Columbia Parks & Rec reopen with safety requirements in place
City official will reopen many of these areas in phases thoroughout the summer
Image: Columbia Parks and Recreation Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to reopen area parks and amenities but in 5 phases that will run throughout the summer to give citizens a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, but with restrictions. The safety guidelines put in place by city officials ‘must be…
DHEC: 199 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths reported
South Carolina DHEC releases number of coronavirus cases for Thursday May 21, 2020
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces the latest numbers of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state. As of today, Thursday May 21, 199 new cases of coronavirus have been reported, while 9 more people have now died as a result of the virus. The state total now sits at 9,379 confirmed cases…
Prisma Health hosts two COVID-19 mobile testing sites
The medical facility will hold those mobile testing sites Thursday and Saturday
Prisma Health is hosting two COVID-19 mobile testing sites in the Midlands today and Saturday amid the pandemic.
How the travel industry is trying to overcome fears to get you away
(CNN) – The idea of getting away probably sounds amazing right now. For many though, it also sounds scary. Many people are desperately wanting to get out of the house but when will you feel safe enough to take that next trip? The travel industry is making every effort to get people to book now. Watch the video above for…
