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Darlington Raceway Recognition
Local News, Politics

Governor recognizes Darlington Raceway for contributions made to SC

Nascar expects to welcome 8,000 fans back to the stands September 6th
ABC Columbia Staff,

Governor Henry McMaster spent Wednesday recognizing the Darlington Raceway for its contributions to the state of South Carolina. Dalington Raceway was the first venue to hold a live sporting event following mass cancellations of professional sports because of the pandemic. After starting the racing season without fans, Darlington raceway president Kerry Tharp says he’s excited to be able to welcome…
Local News, Sumter

Sumter needs help finding 14 year old ‘runaway’ missing for days

The teen was last seen 3 days ago after leaving his home around midnight
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sumter Police Sumter, SC (WOLO) — Sumter county is hoping members of the public can help them locate a teenager who has been missing for more than two days. Authorities are asking for your help finding a sumter county teen they say ran away from home. 14-year-old semeon spikes was last seen at his home sunday, according to Sumter…
Local News, National News, News, Politics, State

SC applies for federal Lost Wages Assistance program

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina has officially applied for more help for those put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Governor’s Office and the Department of Employment and Workforce announced the state submitted its grant application for FEMA’s Lost Wages Assistance program. The state is now awaiting federal approval. According to FEMA’s website the LWA program is…

BLM SC
Local News, News, State

BLM SC organizing peaceful marches, protests in Columbia

Black Lives Matter South Carolina (BLM SC), and partner groups, are planning a weekend of marches and protests in downtown Columbia.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Black Lives Matter South Carolina (BLM SC), and partner groups, are planning a weekend of marches and protests in downtown Columbia. Protesters will be taking to the streets of Columbia again, both Friday and Saturday in peaceful marches. “To my people, to the citizens of South Carolina, to the citizens of America; keep pushing for equality,…
Local News, News, Orangeburg, State

Suspects wanted in Laundromat thefts

Rob Dew,

Source: OCSO Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Co. deputies say they are seeking several suspects who they say tried to break into machines at a local laundromat. Deputies say last Friday at around 2:30am a white man used a handheld blowtorch in an attempt to break into the machines at the 301 Laundry and Car Wash. On Tuesday, investigators say…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Richland Co. Deputies searching for missing woman

Joshua Clothier,

Source: RCSD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies are searching for a woman who’s been missing for more than three weeks. Barbara Diamond was last seen near the Taco Bell off Broad River Rd. on August 5th. Diamond has a medical condition that requires medication she does not have with her. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip…
Local News, News, Politics, Richland, State

Marking 100 years of women voting in Columbia

Rob Dew,

Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Celebrating 100 years of women’s right to vote. Wednesday is ‘She Did’ day in Columbia. Wednesday morning Historic Columbia, the Women’s Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters held an event in Downtown Columbia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and to recognize Midlands women connected to voting rights. The…

ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: 505 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus, 42 additional deaths in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday reported 505 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 42 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 112,643 and confirmed deaths to 2,451. The number of people tested was low, State health officials say the total number of individual test results reported…
Lexington, Local News, News, State

Pedestrian seriously injured in hit and run

Rob Dew,

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The highway patrol is looking for answers after a hit and run last Friday night. Investigators say it happened around 9:30 on Busbee Rd. near Pasture Rd. in Lexington Co.. According to troopers either a truck or SUV ran off the road and hit a pedestrian resulting in serious injuries. Troopers say the vehicle involved is…