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RCSD arrest suspect barricaded in Eastover home for more than 6 hours

An over 6 hour standoff comes to an end after deputies force the suspect out of the home
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in Eastover. Authorities were conducting a traffic stop in connection with a car stolen off of two Notch Road when the suspect took off, leading deputies on a chase that ended…
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City of Columbia discusses mandatory face mask ‘Emergency Order’

City Council members plan to discuss implementing a requirement for masks to be worn in public
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it mandatory to wear protective face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As South Carolina continues to…

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Local groups call for removing statues, renaming buildings protected under Heritage Act

Certain buildings need a two-third vote from the General Assembly to be renamed
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college campuses. In the last week, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina have taken steps to try and rename buildings after former Governor Benjamin Tillman…

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Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies

On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle, Donor Recruitment Representative with American Red Cross. “When we send off the blood donation to be tested like we normally do, that’s when we’ll do the antibody…

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Arrests announced in assault at May 30th protest

Rob Dew,

Courtesy CPD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month’s protests that turned violent. Investigators say Trechaun Belton and a juvenile whose name was not released assaulted a man who investigators say was trying to find out if it was…
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RCSD arrests suspect in 6 hour standoff in Eastover

A 6 hour standoff comes to an end after deputies force the suspect of the home
Joshua Clothier, ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: ABC Columbia Photographer Michael Lee Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in Eastover. Authorities were conducting a traffic stop in connection with a car stolen off of two Notch Road when the suspect took off, leading…
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Groceries will soon be available online for SNAP recipients

Rob Dew, Rebecca Ball,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– SNAP recipients in South Carolina will soon be able to purchase food on-line. Tuesday the USDA announced the more than 558,000 SNAP cardholders will be able use their cards to participate in grocery pick up programs. The South Carolina Department of Social Services tells ABC Columbia they hope to have to program up and running by July…

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DHEC: 5 additional deaths, 595 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Health officials release the latest numbers of coronavirus cases statewide as of Tuesday June 16
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Tuesday,  announced 595 new cases of the coronavirus and 5 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 19,990 and those who have died to 607. Three of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals from Chesterfield (1), Colleton…

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Lexington Medical Center, DHEC hosting free drive thru COVID 19 testing

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–You have a chance to get free COVID-19 testing today until 3pm in Lexington County. Lexington Medical Center and DHEC are hosting the free drive through June 16 until 3 p-m. It is taking place at Brookland Baptist Church, located at 1066 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. Health Officials say testing is open to everyone and you do not…
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City of Columbia launches special COVID-19 webpage

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city’s new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they’re launching the new ‘microsite’ due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. City officials say the dedicated special microsite will have COVID-19 related information…