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Federal investigation underway after suspicious water bottles found in Columbia

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, CPD is working with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and state and federal agencies as part of an investigation to determine the persons responsible for possessing suspicious looking water bottles during recent protests in downtown Columbia. In the area of Lincoln, Laurel and Richland Streets this weekend,…

Covid 19 Friday June 5
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DHEC: 390 new cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 390 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 14,286 and those who have died to 546. The death occurred in an elderly individual from Darlington County. The number of new…
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Few incumbents face primary challenges on S. Carolina ballot

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of marquee races on either party’s ballot have left 2020 a quiet primary season in South Carolina. The only statewide primary Tuesday sees Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham seeking the nomination for a fourth term against three little known GOP challengers before perhaps his hardest reelection fight. All seven of…

How Long Can Coronavirus Last On Various Surfaces?
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DHEC: 512 new cases of COVID, 7 more deaths

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 512 new cases of coronavirus were announced Saturday with 7 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 13,916 and those who have died to 545. Six of the deaths occurred in elderly…

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Lexington Medical Center, DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing June 16

Crysty Vaughan,

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and Lexington Medical Center are hosting an event.  The free testing is open to people who live in Cayce and West Columbia, say Health officials. Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. Tuesday, June 16 from 10:00…
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Mayor Benjamin reviews video of SC protester held down, arrested

Mayor Benjamin, CPD Chief Holbrook release video showing CPD officers subdue protester
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Mayor Steve Benjamin along with Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook have reviewed the city of Columbia’s policies after an image surfaced showing three CPD officers arresting a protestor during last weekends protests. Mayor Steve Benjamin says the country is ‘heartbroken’ over seeing the tragic video involving the latest incident of police brutality, where George Floyd died…
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Four men in custody accused of robbing an Orangeburg business

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell: 'there may be more involved in this. If you're involved in this, we'll find you'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Four men are behind bars accused of robbing an Orangeburg business in broad daylight. Authorities say the incident took place around 3:30pm Friday afternoon. Deputies were called to a Cannon Bridge Road business where they were told there was a robbery in progress. According to witnesses, four armed men came into the business demanded an undisclosed…

Covid 19 Friday June 5
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

447 new coronavirus cases reported in SC Friday

Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in SC with 13 deaths in 24 hours
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has released the latest number of coronavirus cases. As of Friday, June 6 health officials report 447 new cases of COVID-19 cases, along with 13 additional deaths statewide. According to DHEC this brings the statewide total of coronavirus cases to 13,453, while 538 South Carolinans have now died…

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Local pastors call for more hands-on approach to tackle gun violence in Columbia

MORE Justice is advocating for the use of group violence intervention (GVI) to curb the number of gun crimes
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A group of Columbia pastors is encouraging city leaders to implement a more hands-on approach to combating gun violence. The MORE Justice ministry, a group of 34 churches and congregations in Columbia, have focused their efforts this year on slowing the rate of gun violence in the city, a rate that doubled from 2018 to 2019. “I’ve…

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Free virtual summer camp

Help your little one from getting summer slump by keeping them engaged virtually
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RAM Foundation Logo Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The 2020 school year ended abruptly due to the pandemic and while they prepare for the next school year, why not allow children to keep their minds enriched with a visual art camp. The Ram Foundation is offering a free Virtual Arts Enrichment Program! For all children ages 4 to 13 years of…