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424 new cases of COVID-19, 16 deaths in SC Sunday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 424 cases of COVID-19. An additional 16 deaths were also reported. South Carolina now has a total of 479,207 cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 8,304 total deaths. DHEC also reports of the most recent tests taken in the state, 3.9% came back positive. Categories: Local…

SLED investigating officer involved shooting in Charleston County

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C.  A deputy was shot, and a suspect was also wounded after a shooting Saturday in Charleston County.  Officials say the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are investigating an incident between a man and deputies from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and an officer with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). SLED officials say deputies were…

Driver dead in single-vehicle accident Saturday morning in Sumter

COLUMBIA (WOLO): A single-vehicle accident early Saturday morning resulted in the death of the driver. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene on Packs Landing Road, in the Rimini portion of Sumter County at about 2:53 am. Officials say the driver, 24-year-old Lynwood Cox, of Dalzell, was pronounced dead on scene. He was not wearing a seat belt….

511 cases of COVID-19, 10 new deaths in SC Saturday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced the latest coronavirus numbers in South Carolina Saturday. 511 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, along with 10 additional deaths. DHEC reports South Carolina now has a total of 478,739 cases since the pandemic began, and 8,289 confirmed deaths. 5.3% of the most recent tests taken came back positive according…

Father, Son reunite after 50 years apart

An emotional moment for a father and son after being separated for 5 decades

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) — more than 50 years ago– Richard McCleary gave his infant son up for adoption— .and hadn’t seen him since, that is until Friday. Amanda Kinseth with our ABC  sister station WPDE was there at the Myrtle Beach International Airport and shares the heartwarming moment as father and son reunite Categories: Local News, News, State

Columbia Police on scene of deadly shooting in north Columbia

CPD investigating deadly shooting in the 4600 block of Catherine Avenue. (Courtesy CPD) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in north Columbia. One male victim has died. It happened in the 4600 block of Catherine Avenue which is around the Eau Claire neighborhood. Details are limited but CPD says officers responded to the…

Soldier in viral video not currently facing additional disciplinary actions from Ft. Jackson

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The commanding general at Fort Jackson says the soldier seen in a viral video shoving and yelling at a black man is not facing additional disciplinary actions right now. Jonathan Pentland, an active-duty soldier, has already been charged with third degree assault and battery for shoving the victim on a sidewalk in his neighborhood April 12….