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Kershaw County Coroner identifies victim in house fire

KERSHAW CO. SC (WOLO)– The Kershaw County Coroner’s office has released the identity of a person killed in an early morning fire. According to the coroner’s office, 68 year old Henry Hill Jr  died of smoke inhalation and thermal burns on his body from the heat. Officials say the fire happened around 4am at a home off Shivers Green Rd…

Columbia Police: Holidays are prime time for auto break-ins

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As we head into the holidays, Columbia police want to make sure thieves don’t turn your happy holidays into a blue Christmas. Area law enforcement, as well as City of Columbia officials are asking Midlands residents to be aware of items you leave in your car. Police say the holidays are a prime time for car break-ins….

DHEC: 1,066 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sunday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 1,066 new cases of Coronavirus in the state. Health officials also reported Nine deaths. DHEC says 8,394 individual test results were reported statewide yesterday with 12.7% percent positive. Health officials say the total number of confirmed cases in South Carolina has risen to 193,787. Testing opportunities (scdhec.gov/findatest)…

Governor’s Carolighting moved indoors, closed to public due to weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will be celebrating the beginning of the holiday season with the 54th annual Governor’s Carolighting at the State House. This year’s Carolighting is scheduled for Sunday, November 22 at 5:30 p.m. The state Christmas tree will be lit at the event. It will be adorned with 13,000 lights and…