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588 cases of COVID-19, 2 new deaths in SC Sunday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 588 cases of COVID-19, and 2 more South Carolinians have died. The state has now reported a total of 471,396 cases and 8,165 deaths. DHEC also reports a 5.1% positivity rate. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC

Driver found shot, killed in Sumter Friday; officers investigating

COLUMBIA (WOLO):  Officers with the Sumter Police Department are continuing to investigate after a driver was shot and killed inside his vehicle Friday.  Deputies say 27-year-old Alki Williams, of Mayesville, was driving on Broad Street near Woodlawn Avenue when a white vehicle drove up and shot at Williams just after 5 p.m. Friday. The white vehicle then turned off Broad Street…

632 new cases of COVID-19, 17 new deaths in SC Saturday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 632 new cases of COVID-19. Another 17 South Carolinians have died as a result of the virus. South Carolina now has a total of 470,805 cases of COVID-19 and 8,160 total deaths. DHEC also reports a 3.7% positivity rate. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC