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Lexington, Local News, News

Suspect charged with attempted murder in shooting that injured deputies

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Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)–The man accused of shooting two Lexington Co. deputies is now charged with attempted murder. Investigators with SLED say Albertus Lewis was charged following the August 9th incident. Deputies responded to the Woodland Village apartments after a caller reported Lewis being armed and trying to set something on fire. When they arrived they say Lewis, who was…
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896 new cases of COVID 19 reported in SC

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SCDHEC/Twitter South Carolina continues to post fewer new cases of COVID 19 along with a lower positivity rate. Thurseday afternoon DHEC announced 896 new cases of the virus with 26 additional deaths. Officials say of the 5,877 tests processed yesterday 15.2 percent tested positive. For a complete look at DHEC’s findings click here. Categories: Local News, News, State
Lexington, Local News, News

Cayce issues new mask ordinance

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Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Cayce has extended its mask ordinance. Members of the city council voted to extend the law at their meeting Wednesday night. The initial mandate was issued on July 7th. The only difference is this includes the Department of Education’s mandate that masks be worn on school buses and in all public school buildings. Categories: Lexington,…
Local News, News, Richland

City of Columbia, DHEC continue free COVID 19 testing

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Columbia and DHEC are continuing their partnership offering free COVID-19 testing. The testing will take place Friday and Saturday at the old Pardon and Parole building at 2204 Lee St. Testing will also be held on the 25th, 28th, and 29th of this month. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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SC continues to see fewer than 1,000 new COVID cases

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Columbia, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina continues to see slightly lower numbers of new coronavirus cases. According to DHEC of the more than 4,000 tests processed Tuesday, officials say they found 704 new cases of COVID 19. In addition 17 covid 19 deaths were confirmed. Overall, DHEC says 16.8% of the tests processed yesterday were positive. That’s down slightly from numbers…
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Haley’s foundation takes over My First Library program

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Former Gov. Nikki Haley’s foundation Original Six is working to bring the love of reading into the homes of children in need. Wednesday the program announced it is taking over the My First Library program to provide South Carolina’s highest-need students with at-home libraries to encourage summer reading. If you are interested in your child participating or…
Local News, News, Richland

Columbia City Council declares Juneteenth a city holiday

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– During Tuesday’s city council meeting council members approved an ordinance declaring Juneteenth a city-wide holiday starting on June 19th 2021. Juneteenth, is recognized as the end of slavery and is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, that slaves in Texas…

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