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2 recent Columbia fatal shootings deemed self-defense

According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, two recent fatal shootings have been deemed as self-defense by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
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CPD Crime Scene Graphic Courtesy Columbia Police Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, two recent fatal shootings have been deemed as self-defense by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Because of this, no charges will be filed. The most recent case occurred on May 21, 2020 shortly after 4:00 p.m. at Latimer…
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DHEC: 248 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths

In a press release sent Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 248 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In a press release sent Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 248 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 9,895 and those who have died to 425. Five of the deaths announced Saturday occurred in…

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As SC begins to reopen from COVID, Harvest Hope continues to help thousands of people

Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families. Harvest Hope Food Bank has been busier than ever these past few months, and Wednesday was no exception. Harvest Hope has been helping thousands of families in the Midlands get through the pandemic. But even as…

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Plasma recipient, donor meet (virtually) after successfully recovering from COVID

On Tuesday, South Carolina's first convalescent plasma recipient met the woman who she says saved her life.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, South Carolina’s first convalescent plasma recipient met the woman who she says saved her life. Lisa Hardin, of Columbia, received Harriet Whitaker’s plasma. Because of the transfusion, she was able to recover from COVID after being hospitalized fighting the disease. “I continued to just struggle to get my air in. You just felt like…

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“It’s been a journey.” Local barbershop glad to reopen following closure due to COVID

On Monday, more businesses across South Carolina opened their doors after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic. 
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, more businesses across South Carolina opened their doors after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the latest step to reopening South Carolina, close contact businesses like barbershops and salons can once again see their clients. “It’s been a journey. It’s been a process. We’re happy to have the doors back…

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Orangeburg Co. Sheriff’s Office looking for missing 66-year-old man

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Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) — The Orangeburg Co. Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing and endangered man. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said Donnie Ford, 66, was last seen leaving the Regional Medical Center late Friday. According to a press release, the Barnwell native is believed to have walked away on St. Matthews Road moving in the direction of Jamison. Authorities state…
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CPD, CFD investigating suspicious car fire that injured 2 people

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CPD Crime Scene Graphic Courtesy Columbia Police Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —According to a tweet from the Columbia Police Department, officials with the police department and the COlumbia Fire Department are investigating a suspicious car fire that hurt two people. It happened at I-126 westbound shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. The occupants were transported to the hospital with serious injuries….
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DHEC: 5 more deaths, 163 new cases of COVID-19

On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 163 new cases of coronavirus, and five more deaths.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 163 new cases of coronavirus, and five more deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,816 and those who have died to 385. Four of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals in Dillon, Horry, Richland…

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DHEC: 276 new cases of COVID, no additional deaths

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Columbia S.C. (WOLO) — According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, as of Saturday there are 276 new cases of the coronavirus and no additional deaths. This now brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,661 and those who have died remains 380. The number of new cases by…

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Local company manufacturing face shields for service industry employees

A local 3D manufacturing company has created a new type of face shield. It's designed specifically for those working in the service industry.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A local 3D manufacturing company has created a new type of face shield. It’s designed specifically for those working in the service industry. With restaurants now open, and close-contact businesses opening next week, the face shields offer protection in a way that masks may not. ZVerse is a Columbia-based company that’s already making a huge impact…

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