Author: Rob Dew

Death under investigation at UofSC

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) S.C. (WOLO)– According to an alert sent out to students and faculty at the University of South Carolina, a death is under investigation at the Honor’s Residence Hall. Officials say no foul play is suspected. SLED and the Richland Co. Coroner’s Office are investigating, Categories: Local News, News, Richland, State

McMaster, former SC governors weigh in on presidential election

(ABC Columbia) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Current and former South Carolina governors are weighing in on the presidential election and the vote counting process. Gov. Henry McMaster released a statement which reads , “The law is clear: all legal votes must be counted, and all illegal or fraudulent votes discarded. President Trump has a right – and a duty – to…

Fort Jackson soldier injured in training dies

file Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)–Fort Jackson officials say an 18-year-old soldier died after being injured during training. Officials say the soldier from California suffered a fatal injury yesterday while training at a rifle range. A base spokesperson says an investigation into the soldier’s death is underway. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

DHEC releases updated COVID 19 case numbers for SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Friday afternoon DHEC announced 953 new confirmed cases of COVID 19. According to the agency, of the more than 7,000 test results reported Thursday 13.2% were positive. DHEC also announced 15 confirmed deaths related to the virus. So far COVID-19 has claimed 3,748 lives in South Carolina. For more information click here. Categories: Local News, News, State

SCSU announces plans for spring semester

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Friday South Carolina State University announced its plans for the spring semester. According to a university spokesperson, Students will begin classes remotely on January 4th of 2021. A limited number of students will return to campus on January 16th and 17th. University officials say the decision to limit in person classes and dorm room space was made…