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Sen. Lindsey Graham reacts to SC COVID-19 response, President Nascar tweet

South Carolina Senator speaks out on various during visit to Columbia Rotary Club

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Senator Lindsey Graham made a couple of stops in the Midlands Monday. During one of his many stops he met with business leaders at the Columbia Rotary Club. The Senator touched on a wide array of topics including Governor Henry McMaster’s response to the coronavirus as well as President Donald Trump’s tweet regarding the rope found…

City of Columbia continues free mask distribution at area locations

The City of Columbia continues free mask distribution while supplies lasts

Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks to protect against COVID-19. The masks will be given out at various locations around the city as long as supplies last or July 10th when the free giveaway is expected to end. Masks will be given to anyone deem to be high risk in accordance with CDC guidelines…

Midlands Mugshots July 2

Garvis Williams Newberry County Detention Center: TRAFFIC / VIOLATION OF BEGINNER PERMIT Jesus Ramirez Newberry County Detention Center: INMATE HELD FOR ANOTHER AGENCY Elbert Lee Epps- Newberrry County Detention Center: ALCOHOL /OPEN CONTAINER OF BEER OR WINE IN MOTOR VEHICLE ALTMAN, VICTOR JACOB Kershaw County Detention Center Arrest warrant issued by KCSO, SC (TEMPORARY HOLD) Categories: mugshots

Richland County council passes mandatory mask ordinance

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, NEWS RELEASE) – The Richland County Council adopted an emergency mask ordinance that goes into effect Monday and requires residents to wear face coverings while in public to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The vote came during a special called Thursday night meeting to discuss the emergency ordinance. The ordinance says anyone entering a commercial establishment…

5 people killed after SUV hits two oncoming tractor trailers on I-26

Two others inside the van were injured and taken to the hospital

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – Five people were killed Thursday after an accident on Interstate 26 near Orangeburg. Crews work to clear the scene where a deadly accident happened on I-26 at mm 147, Thursday July 2. The accident shut down all westbound traffic for hours Thursday afternoon. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, an SUV with seven passengers was…