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616 cases of COVID-19, 12 new deaths Saturday in SC

Apr 17, 2021 11:34 AM EDT

Lindsey Goodwin,

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 616 new cases of COVID-19. Another 12 South Carolinians have died. South Carolina has reported a total of 474,999 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, and 8,208 deaths. DHEC also reports a 3.7% positivity rate of the most recent tests taken. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC

Several community cleanup events planned in the Midlands Saturday

Apr 16, 2021 6:16 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

You have a chance to make your community a nicer place to live. Sumter, Lower Richland, and Orangeburg are all hosting community clean up events Saturday.

Orangeburg deputies arrest man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile

Apr 16, 2021 5:59 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a man who has been accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile.

OCSO looking for woman they say may have information about February shooting

Apr 16, 2021 5:34 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a person of interest who may have information about a deadly shooting that took place in Febraury 20. That day, deputies say they were called to a Resort Street residence for reports of a drive by shooting. Authorities say they shooting claimed the life of 43-year-old and injured a three-year-old.

DHEC says there are more opportunities than ever to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Midlands

Apr 16, 2021 5:18 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there are more opportunities than ever to get vaccinated in the Midlands, starting with the Columbia Place Mall on Two Notch Road. This mass vaccination site is open for both walk-in and drive-thru shots, seven days a week.

Man leads CPD on chase, barricades himself inside an apartment before being taken into custody

Apr 16, 2021 5:00 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Columbia police say a suspect is in custody after leading officers on a chase and barricading himself inside an apartment. Investigators say the suspect ran into an apartment at the intersection of Lester and Bailey Streets, but has since been taken into custody.

UPDATE: Sumter Co. deputies say man previously reported missing now found safe

Apr 16, 2021 4:50 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for a missing man with a history of mental illness. Deputies say 44-year-old Danny Gibbs Jr. was last seen on April 8, and he has not been taking his medication.

K9 Nala helps Elgin Police with multiple drug busts this week

Apr 16, 2021 1:53 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Police in Elgin say a K9 officer played a big part in two drug busts earlier this week.

Lexington Richland Five vaccinates school staff with help from Lexington Medical Center

Apr 16, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Friday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five partnered with the Lexington Medical Center to vaccinate its school staff. The vaccinations were done at Dutch Fork High School.

OCSO partnering with local leaders for series of neighborhood clean-up events

Apr 16, 2021 12:05 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Beginning Saturday, community leaders and the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are launching a series of neighborhood clean-up events, and they are looking for volunteers!

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616 cases of COVID-19, 12 new deaths Saturday in SC

Several community cleanup events planned in the Midlands Saturday

Orangeburg deputies arrest man accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile

OCSO looking for woman they say may have information about February shooting

DHEC says there are more opportunities than ever to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Midlands

Man leads CPD on chase, barricades himself inside an apartment before being taken into custody

UPDATE: Sumter Co. deputies say man previously reported missing now found safe

K9 Nala helps Elgin Police with multiple drug busts this week

Lexington Richland Five vaccinates school staff with help from Lexington Medical Center

OCSO partnering with local leaders for series of neighborhood clean-up events

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