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Sumter Coroner: Father, two sons identified in fatal shooting

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– The Sumter County Coroner’s office and Police Department are investigating a shooting Saturday night, that left three dead. According to the Sumter County Coroner’s office, the shooting took place at 1008 Marilyn Avenue. The coroner reports 61 year old Raymond Davis, and his two son’s, 36 year old Randy Davis, and 32 year old Marcus Davis, all…

Death under investigation at UofSC

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) S.C. (WOLO)– According to an alert sent out to students and faculty at the University of South Carolina, a death is under investigation at the Honor’s Residence Hall. Officials say no foul play is suspected. SLED and the Richland Co. Coroner’s Office are investigating, Categories: Local News, News, Richland, State

DHEC:1,339 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sunday,  the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 1,339 new Coronavirus cases. DHEC also reported two additional deaths in SC. This brings the total number of confirmed cases statewide to 184,360. Health officials say there were 8,694 individual test results reported statewide and the Percent positive was 15.4%. Per DHEC: New confirmed/probable total cases:…

AAA survey: Majority of SC residents concerned about Holiday Travel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolinians are concerned about the pandemic and holiday travel, according to a new survey from AAA. In the survey, 73% of South Carolina travelers said they were concerned about traveling this holiday season, due to the Coronavirus. But, 50% of South Carolinians say they are more comfortable traveling now, than they were earlier this year, when…

2.0 magnitude Earthquake recorded in Summerville

Courtesy SCEMD Twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the US Geological Service confirms a 2.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near Summerville, in South Carolina, shortly after midnight Saturday morning. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Magnitude Earthquake

DHEC: 1,617 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported  1,617 new cases of  Coronavirus and 9 new deaths. Summary click here Health officials say 10,519 individual test results were reported statewide with 15.4% percent positive. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 182,943. DHEC says there are currently more than 50 testing sites…

State House Christmas tree covered in lights, ready to shine

The State House tree will be lit during the 54th annual Governor's Carollighting

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -It is going to start to look more like the holidays at the State House. 13,000 lights have been officially wrapped around the State Christmas tree, along with a star tree-topper. The tree will be officially lit at the Governors Carolighting Sunday, November 22nd. Due to covid-19, the Carolighting event will be at reduced capacity, limited to…