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RCSD searches for man accused of fraud

Richland County Sheriff's need your help identifying a man they say is wanted for credit card fraud
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Image: RCSD Richland, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them identify a man they say is wanted in connection with credit card fraud. According to RCSD, they were alerted to case of fraud after a man reported that someone had opened a Sam’S Club credit card in his name. The man seen in…

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S.C. tourist attractions could open this weekend, no plans to close beaches

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism director says this will help draw crowds away from beaches
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) was on hand as “accelerateSC”, a task force formed by the Governor to find safe solutions to reopen the state’s economy, held its third full meeting. Among the topics discussed were what the state should do with $1.9 billion coming their way as a result of the CARES Act, and when tourist…

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SC attorney says black 11 year old was victim of racist attack

Atty. Justin Bamberg": 'African Americans, no matter how young, are unable to do the most mundane tasks without fearing for their safety'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A South Carolina attorney alleges that an eleven year old girl was the victim of a racist assault that began with a dispute over mail. According to an incident report on May 11th Skhylur Davis, who is black was getting her grandmother’s mail when her neighbor who happens to be white, accused the child of stealing…
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Lexington Two announces Memorial Day weekend meal changes

Lexington Two continues to make food available 7 days a week amid pandemic
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: LCSD 2/Twitter) LCSD logo West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Schools may be closed through the end of the school year, but the kitchen remains open.  While Lexington Two makes sure every student has access to breakfast, and lunch seven days a week, as we approach Memorial Day weekend there will be a bit of a change in distribution. The…
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SC Dept. of Corrections employee charged with smuggling drugs into prison

The cadet is charged with trying to smuggle drugs into prison
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- A former employee for the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is on the other side of the law tonight. SCDC Police Services say they have charged 19 year old Zatwon Mason Jr. with trying to smuggle various types of contraband into the McCormick Correctional  Institution. According to an arrest warrant obtained by ABC Columbia News, Mason,…

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SC surpasses 9,000 cases of coronavirus, nearly 400 deaths

SC DHEC releases the latest number of coronavirus COVID-19 for the state
ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has released the latest cases of confirmed cases statewide. According to officials, as of Tuesday May 19, there are 137 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, while 8 more people have now died as a result of the virus. This brings the total number of individuals…

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Plasma recipient, donor meet (virtually) after successfully recovering from COVID

On Tuesday, South Carolina's first convalescent plasma recipient met the woman who she says saved her life.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, South Carolina’s first convalescent plasma recipient met the woman who she says saved her life. Lisa Hardin, of Columbia, received Harriet Whitaker’s plasma. Because of the transfusion, she was able to recover from COVID after being hospitalized fighting the disease. “I continued to just struggle to get my air in. You just felt like…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Father asking for help after 14 month old burned in car

Rob Dew,

Kairon Bramsen Courtesy: Steven Bramsen Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Police say 14 month old Kairon Bramsen is in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia. His father, Steven Bramsen has set up a GoFundMe to help pay for the Kairon’s medical costs. Kairon was still inside the car when Columbia Police say his mother 23 year old Caylin Watson…