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2,649 cases of COVID-19, 23 deaths in SC Sunday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, DHEC reported 2,649 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina, and 25 new deaths. This is a slight drop in cases and deaths from the day before. DHEC reports the positivity rate has also declined slightly. Of the 12,368 most recent tests taken, 21.4% came back positive. South Carolina has now seen 396,712 total coronavirus cases, and 6,355…

Consumer Update: Hand Sanitizers and ’emotional support’ pet ban on Airline

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Consumer News happening this week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–(CNN)  The Food and Drug Administration has placed alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on a countrywide import alert. They say some of the products have been labeled as containing ethanol, but they tested positive for methanol. According to the FDA, methanol can be toxic if it is absorbed through the skin. It can also be life-threatening if ingested….

Officer involved shooting Saturday morning, Sumter County

COLUMBIA (WOLO): A Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputy is home after a shooting incident Saturday morning.  Officials say Sr. Cpl. Nelson Rosario responded to a call regarding a hostile person in Pinewood. Law enforcement was told the subject threatened to kill a family member. The person assaulted and overpowered Rosario during a verbal exchange, causing the deputy to fire his…

2,966 COVID-19 cases, 65 deaths Saturday in SC

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, DHEC reported 2,966 new coronavirus cases in South Carolina, and 65 more deaths. South Carolina has now had 394,153 total cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. 6,336 South Carolinians have died from the virus. This data is accurate as of Thursday, January 28th. 11,964 tests were taken, and 24.8% of those were reported positive. Categories: Local…

DHEC opens vaccine information phone line

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a new vaccination information line. Those who qualify to receive the vaccine can call 1-866-365-8110 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week. “Many in South Carolina don’t have access to the internet, so offering a dedicated vaccine phone line to help them locate contact information for…