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Lexington man in custody after being accused of shooting father

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a Lexington man is now in custody  after shooting his father early Sunday. Deputies say Michael Rashaan Stone, 25, is charged with attempted murder, discharging a weapon into a dwelling and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based on detectives’…

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 209 new cases of coronavirus

(Liz Copan/Summit Daily News via AP) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday 209 new cases of COVID-19 were announced along with 10 more deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 10,096 and those who have died…

Enforcement of Parking Meters underway in phases in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab your change. The City of Columbia has already begun phasing in parking enforcement for meters and parking facilities. Now through May 31 they will only issue warnings, say city officials. Full enforcement of parking meters will begin June 1, 2020. The details from the City are listed below. Per City of Columbia, press release: Beginning Monday…

SC DHEC offers mobile testing sites for Coronavirus

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)– If you need to get tested for Coronavirus the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has set up testing sites. According to Health officials,  there are more than 60 mobile testing clinics across the State. Per DHEC: “As part of our ongoing efforts to increase testing in underserved and rural communities across the state, DHEC…

2 recent Columbia fatal shootings deemed self-defense

According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, two recent fatal shootings have been deemed as self-defense by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office.

CPD Crime Scene Graphic Courtesy Columbia Police Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, two recent fatal shootings have been deemed as self-defense by the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Because of this, no charges will be filed. The most recent case occurred on May 21, 2020 shortly after 4:00 p.m. at Latimer…

S.C. likely to set record for mailed absentee ballots

South Carolina's decision to allow absentee voting by mail for anyone in next month's primaries because of the coronavirus could mean a long night waiting for results.

Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images, FILE COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s decision to allow absentee voting by mail for anyone in next month’s primaries because of the coronavirus could mean a long night waiting for results. With more than two weeks to go before the primaries, officials say the state had already mailed out 72,000 absentee ballots, which take…

DHEC: 248 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths

In a press release sent Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 248 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In a press release sent Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 248 new cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 9,895 and those who have died to 425. Five of the deaths announced Saturday occurred in…

More SC attractions ready: Riverbanks Zoo reopens

Riverbanks Zoo reopens this weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)– Are you ready to enjoy the wild side? This weekend, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden officially reopened. Zoo officials say they have reopened with enhanced safety measures and operating procedures in place. “We’ve been diligently preparing for the Zoo’s reopening for several weeks and look forward to welcoming our members and guests,” said Susan O’Cain, director of communications….