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SC State announces it will begin fall semester virtually citing escalation in COVID-19 infections

Jul 23, 2020 7:41 PM EDT

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ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – South Carolina State University announced Thursday it will start the 2020 fall semester with all classes being delivered remotely, effective Aug 10th. In a message from university President James Clark, the school cited a recent significant escalation in infections in South Carolina and the Orangeburg community. SC State has revisited all of its plans to date…

Midlands Mugshots for July 22nd

Jul 23, 2020 7:30 AM EDT

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Missing Swimmer Found Dead In Congaree River

Missing 17yo swimmer found dead in Congaree River

Jul 22, 2020 11:29 PM EDT

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CAYCE, SC (WOLO) – A missing swimmer has been found dead in the Congaree River Wednesday night. The Cayce Department of Public Safety confirmed the news after a three hour search. The search started around 6:00 p.m. when witnesses say a 17-year-old jumped off of rocks, went under, and didn’t resurface. SCDNR crews found the teen shortly after 9:00 p.m….

3-year-old dies after accidentally shooting himself with a gun

Jul 22, 2020 9:47 PM EDT

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A three-year-old who shot himself with a gun has died from his injuries. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the what witnesses called an accidental shooting at the Brighton Hill Apartments Wednesday at 6 p.m. The child was taken to the hospital by someone at the home. An hour after the initial report of the…

Midland Mugshots for July 21st

Jul 22, 2020 7:40 AM EDT

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5 UPS employees arrested for stealing guns from incoming packages

Jul 21, 2020 8:24 PM EDT

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LEXINGTON, S.C. – A gun theft ring at a midlands UPS hub was busted last week by Lexington County deputies. The guns were stolen from incoming packages at the shipping company’s hub in West Columbia. Tre’von Williams, 19 (LCSD) Kenyon Peters, 18 (LCSD) Dishon Kinney, 18 (LCSD) Byron Burke, 19, Jalen Green, 19, Dishon Kinney, 18, Kenyon Peters, 18, and…