Keep the Midlands Beautiful is on a mission to raise money and encourage South Carolinians to untie their sneakers and donate them to a good cause. Since beginning their Shoe Drive Fundraiser April 1st, shoes are already piling up across the Midlands.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 424 cases of COVID-19. An additional 16 deaths were also reported. South Carolina now has a total of 479,207 cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 8,304 total deaths. DHEC also reports of the most recent tests taken in the state, 3.9% came back positive. Categories: Local…
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. A deputy was shot, and a suspect was also wounded after a shooting Saturday in Charleston County. Officials say the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating an incident between a man and deputies from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and an officer with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). SLED officials say deputies were…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A single-vehicle accident early Saturday morning resulted in the death of the driver. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene on Packs Landing Road, in the Rimini portion of Sumter County at about 2:53 am. Officials say the driver, 24-year-old Lynwood Cox, of Dalzell, was pronounced dead on scene. He was not wearing a seat belt….
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced the latest coronavirus numbers in South Carolina Saturday. 511 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, along with 10 additional deaths. DHEC reports South Carolina now has a total of 478,739 cases since the pandemic began, and 8,289 confirmed deaths. 5.3% of the most recent tests taken came back positive according…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Public school teachers in South Carolina could soon see a $1,000 annual pay raise, after the Senate Finance Committee approved their 2021-2022 budget this week. “We are ecstatic and very hopeful. In a year that has been the toughest of my 23, this would be just a really wonderful gesture.” A $1,000 pay increase in addition to the…
25 Lexington County residents were laid to rest Tuesday in a service thanks in part to County Coroner Margaret Fisher.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): From Huntington Beach, California to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina- that’s how far a couple is walking. With gear packed, laces tied, and pups in tow, Matt Grooms and Grace Nesseth, sold their belongings, got out of an apartment lease, and began their walk across America on October 2nd. Just a few days ago, they arrived in South Carolina….
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 577 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, and 14 confirmed deaths. South Carolina now has a total of 475,601 cases, and 8,222 total deaths. DHEC also reports a 4.5% positivity rate of the most recent tests taken. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 616 new cases of COVID-19. Another 12 South Carolinians have died. South Carolina has reported a total of 474,999 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, and 8,208 deaths. DHEC also reports a 3.7% positivity rate of the most recent tests taken. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC
