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S.C. Covid-19 cases spike after Thanksgiving holiday

Just a week after the holiday DHEC reports daily cases are again above one thousand
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Just one week after the close gathering Thanksgiving holiday COVID-19 cases are once again spiking here in South Carolina. For the first time since mid October daily cases are now rising above one thousand. The Department of health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reporting out of the most recent 17- thousand tests, just under 11 hundred came back…
Local News, News, Richland

Motorcyclist thrown from bike, killed in Richland County crash

Authorities say the deadly accident took place at the intersection of Sandfield and Branham Roads
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co. , SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly accident that took place in Richland County  just before 7pm Thursday night. According to Trooper David Jones with SCHP, at around 6:45pm a person who has not yet been identified was driving a 2014 Harley Davidson headed east on Sandfield Road. Trooper Jones says when…

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Protect your packages from porch pirates

Miya Payton,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Porch pirates are on the move in the Midlands. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department front porch theft is picking up as we get closer to Christmas.  ‘Tis the season for quick thieves to be lurking around neighborhoods. Investigator Mark Laureano says if you are not home during package arrival ask a neighbor to be…

Kareem Clark
Local News, Sumter

Sumter PD: Man facing stalking and assault charge

Mike Olson,

Kareem ClarkCourtesy: Sumter Police Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Sumter Police Department says multiple alleged incidents have lead to a man being arrested for stalking and assault. Authorities say 34-year-old Kareem Sanchez Clark, who has a history of violence against women, is charged with assault and battery, first degree and stalking. According to officials, Clark was arrested by the Sumter…