Sumter High School football coach passes away after battle with COVID-19
According to reports, Sumter High School Football Coach Ron McBride passed away following a fight against COVID-19.
Author: Mike Olson
City of West Columbia extends mask ordinance through end of April
The City of West Columbia has extended its mask ordinance. City Council agreed to make it last another 61 days, until May 1. Masks will continue to be required in all food and retail establishments within city limits.
SCSO: Sumter man charged with shoving victim and driving her car without permission
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a man accused of shoving a woman before driving off in her vehicle. Deputies say 47-year-old Parick McQuiller, of Loring Drive, faces charges of assault and battery, third degree and use of vehicle without permission.
Sumter man accused of using victim’s vehicle without permission
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office say a Sumter man was arrested and charged with use of vehicle without permission.
Survey says SC is the state with the second fewest COVID-19 restrictions
South Carolina is one of the least restrictive states in the country, according to one study. The survey, conducted by WalletHub, shows that South Carolina is the state with the second fewest coronavirus restrictions.
SC Philharmonic hosting “Concert of Classics” on Thursdays this Spring
Musicians from the South Carolina Philharmonic will host a “Concert of Classics” this spring. The four-part, hour-long concert series will take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting March 25.
Historic marker honoring the civil rights movement in SC, unveiled in downtown Columbia
There is now a permanent reminder of a landmark moment in the civil rights movement in South Carolina. Tuesday afternoon, the University of South Carolina’s Civil Rights Center unveiled a new historical marker to commemorate the courage of hundreds of students who marched on the Statehouse on March 2, 1961.
Columbia City Council discusses updates to the state’s vaccination plan
The Columbia City Council met Tuesday afternoon to discuss the state moving to phase 1B in vaccination plans. The council said they’re looking forward to having South Carolinians vaccinated as soon as possible.
US Marshals, Crimestoppers looking for woman convicted of money laundering
The United States Marshals Service and Midlands Crimestoppers are asking for the public’s help in finding a woman who failed to surrender to authorities following a money laundering conviction.
Camden PD: Man charged for September murder on Carlos Street
The Camden Police Department says a man has been charged with the murder of Travis Jiles Jr. Officials say the incident occurred on September 27, 2020 on Carlos Street.
