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Richland Co. bomb squad responds after “suspicious materials” found

Rob Dew,

Photo: Rich Wandover Richland, Co. S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies say while they were investigating a domestic incident on Claudia Dr. Monday morning deputies found what they are calling suspicious materials. No further detail or description was given. Investigators say the bomb squad is responding as a precautionary measure. According to deputies a man was taken into custody in connection with…

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DHEC: More than 100 mobile Coronavirus test sites across SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials are urging anyone who wants to get tested for Coronavirus to check out the testing locations. COVID drive thru testing-file According to DHEC, testing for COVID-19 is essential because it helps identify people who are infected with the virus, whether they have symptoms or not. DHEC says the department is working with community partners…
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Deadline to register to vote in the general election in SC is October 4

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election officials say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to vote, ahead of the November election. In South Carolina the deadline is October 4, 2020. Per the SC Election Commission: Emailed and faxed forms must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 4. Mailed forms must be postmarked by Monday, October 5.* ABC Columbia…

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DHEC: 619 new Coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 619 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 12 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 146,576, and confirmed deaths to 3,255. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here DHEC says the total number of individual…
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Columbia Police: body found near Senate Street

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are on scene of a Homicide investigation Sunday. Image courtesy Columbia Police Twitter The investigation is taking place at Senate & Henderson Streets in Columbia. Police say a male was found deceased by a passerby around 9:30am Sunday morning. Investigators and the Coroner’s Office are on scene. Police say there is limited information…