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DHEC reports 2,715 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)– Saturday,  the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 2,715 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 19 additional deaths. Saturday’s reported numbers breaks the single-day record of new COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row. Cumulative totals (scdhec.gov/COVID19) Confirmed and probable cases: 213,795/15,440 Confirmed and probable deaths: 4,194/323 Tests performed for South Carolinians: 2,839,840…

It’s time for the Salvation Army’s familiar Red Kettles

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tis the season for bell ringing! The familiar Red Kettle’s are up at area locations in the Midlands. Each year the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign raises thousands of dollars for those in need, here in the midlands and across the world. The tradition of the Red Kettle campaign dates back to 1891. Stop by and drop…

Small businesses relying more on internet sales as a means to get more customers

SC Dept. of Revenue said SC gained $311 million in internet sales tax over the last year

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Small businesses across the Midlands have had to adjust and adapt in order to stay afloat in 2020. For businesses like Galloway and Moseley, a jewelry store in Sumter, 2020 has brought along many challenges. In order to make ends meet during these uncertain times, the store has brought its jewels and necklaces to a new…

Sumter Police investigate deadly crash

The accident took place between a car and bicyclist around 6:30 Friday

image courtesy Sumter Police Department Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter Police Department is still trying to investigate more details surrounding a deadly accident that took place Friday night. According to authorities, around 6:30 a car and bicyclists collided near a car dealership along Broad Street. The police are still looking into how the incident occurred and have not release…