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DHEC: More than one thousand new cases of COVID-19 in SC

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Cases of COVID-19 continue to expand exponentially in South Carolina. Friday afternoon DHEC announced 1,081 new cases of coronavirus as well as 18 additional deaths. State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell adds that South Carolinians under the age of 30 are testing positive at a growing rate. Dr. Bell says people ages 21 to 30 account for more…
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UofSC BOT votes unanimously to ask legislature for building name change

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina board of trustees wants to rename one of the buildings on its campus. During a teleconference Friday afternoon, according to a university spokesperson, the board voted unanimously to to request that the legislature allow us to rename Sims Residence Hall. J. Marion Sims is a controversial figure because of the fact that…
Local News, News, Politics, Richland

Richland Co. Elections Board names new director

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– For the first time in more than a year, Richland County has hired someone to oversee the county’s elections full-time. During a special meeting Friday afternoon, the Board hired Alexandria Stephens to become the board’s new director. Stephens had served the last few years as the Elections Coordinator in Jefferson County, Alabama, the largest county in…

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Juneteenth celebration held at SC State House

On Friday, people gathered at the State House in recognition of Juneteenth.
Rob Dew, Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)— On Friday, people gathered at the State House in recognition of Juneteenth. The event was organized by the Xi Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. “As we celebrate that freedom, we want to rally the call across our state and across our nation, that not only should this be a federal holiday but it should be…

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Suspect arrested in shooting at Midlands restaurant

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photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies say a suspect is in custody in connection with a recent shooting at Hooters on Two Notch Rd. Investigators say on May 26th Willis pulled up in the parking lot and fired multiple shots at the victim before driving off. Deputies say the victim was found lying in the parking lot…

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Arrests announced in assault at May 30th protest

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Courtesy CPD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month’s protests that turned violent. Investigators say Trechaun Belton and a juvenile whose name was not released assaulted a man who investigators say was trying to find out if it was…
Local News, News, State

Groceries will soon be available online for SNAP recipients

Rob Dew, Rebecca Ball,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– SNAP recipients in South Carolina will soon be able to purchase food on-line. Tuesday the USDA announced the more than 558,000 SNAP cardholders will be able use their cards to participate in grocery pick up programs. The South Carolina Department of Social Services tells ABC Columbia they hope to have to program up and running by July…

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Firefighters respond to Allen Benedict Court Apartments

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at the condemned Allen Benedict Court apartments Tuesday morning. Firefighters say when they arrived they found the complex’s office building on fire. The flames were quickly brought under control and their were no injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The Allen Benedict Court apartments were condemned last year when two men died…

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