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What Richland Co. voters should know before June 23 runoff elections

Some voters will head back to the polls Tuesday, for Richland County's runoff primary election.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Some voters will head back to the polls Tuesday, for Richland County’s runoff primary election. This comes after the June 9 primaries, where some people waited in line for hours or received incorrect ballots. Now, the South Carolina State Election Commission is preparing for the runoff primaries. “Having a little more involvement and oversight on all…

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Governor McMaster joins Senator Tim Scott to discuss Justice Act Bill

ABC Columbia Staff,

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott Monday to talk about Scott’s police reform bill. Scott says the’ Justice Act Bi’ll provides law enforcement with better training, provides the public with transparency and holds law enforcement departments more accountable. The Republican Senator says the bill was also designed in consultation with President Donald Trump’s objectives around…

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DHEC reports 1,002 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

DHEC reports six additional deaths
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Monday, announced 1,002 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus  and 6 additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 731 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. (ABC Columbia) SC Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell speaking about the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials…

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Richland Co. Coroner identifies victim of shooting outside Family Dollar

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim in a fatal shooting outside a Family Dollar Sunday off Fairfield Road. According to Watts, 61 year old Kenneth Young,  of Alcott Drive, was transported by EMS to Prisma Health Richland Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  An autopsy revealed that Young died as a result of a…

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City of Columbia hosts new web page dedicated to Coronavirus Information

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 web page dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they have launched the new ‘microsite’ due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. City officials say the dedicated special microsite will have COVID-19…

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC recommending face masks and social distancing amid surge in SC COVID-19 cases

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Health officials are urging you to wear a mask and social distance as Coronavirus cases in our state continue to surge. On Sunday DHEC reported 907 new cases and nine deaths. Looking at the numbers from South Carolina Department of Health officials, they say 5,622 people were tested Saturday and the percent positive was 16.1%. Per DHEC:…

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC hosting multiple mobile Coronavirus testing sites across SC

Crysty Vaughan,

LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As coronavirus cases continue to rise in South Carolina, so does the need for testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is working with  partners in the community to host mobile testing clinics. DHEC says there are 73 mobile testing events scheduled through July 21…

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Columbia Police make arrest in connection with fatal shooting outside of Family Dollar

Crysty Vaughan,

Image :courtesy Columbia Police Department twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are Investigating a fatal shooting outside of the Family Dollar, at 5300 block of Fairfield Road. According to officials,  the 61 year old male victim was taken to a local hospital but died from his injuries. UPDATE: Columbia Police say they have made an arrest in connection…