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Richland deputies beef up presence after North Springs Elementary school threat

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) —The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they plan to beef up police presence and will have more deputies will be at North Springs Elementary School over the next several days because of a potential threat. Deputies say they were alerted of the threat against North Springs through a tip line Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Department say the…

Attempted murder suspect accused of kidnapping couple, sexually assaulting woman and shooting man

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An Orangeburg man is facing multiple charges after the Sheriff’s Office says he shot a man and sexually assaulted his girlfriend. Investigators say Quinton Byrd kidnapped the couple and brought them to a remote location in Branchville. Byrd is then accused of forcing the man out of the vehicle shooting him after a struggle. We’re told…

Midlands hospital prepares for possible coronavirus outbreak

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Midlands hospitals are preparing for an coronavirus outbreak after the recent spread across the United States. In South Carolina five people have been tested in for COVID-19, and 13 people are being monitored according to DHEC officials. Right now there are no confirmed cases. The rapidly emerging outbreak of the coronavirus has some south carolinians on edge. “I’m…

Education reform bill moves one step closer to Governor’s desk

With a 41-4 vote, the bill will receive its second reading

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A bill that would bring sweeping changes to education across the state is one step closer to the Governor’s desk. With a 41-4 vote, the Education Overhaul Bill is moving onto its second reading, meaning it could go to the House as soon as Thursday. This comes after eight weeks of debate among the Senate. Senator Greg…

Going Purple: Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day at the State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The State House went purple on Wednesday as part of South Carolina’s Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by the Alzheimer’s Association to give South Carolinians the opportunity to speak with lawmakers on the impact of the disease. The family of Former South Carolina Governor Carroll Campbell, who died in 2005, says looking out for those…

Biden’s win in S.C. gave him the momentum needed to succeed on Super Tuesday

A week ago, it didn't seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina's primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The field of Democratic presidential candidates is dwindling, with both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden winning big on Super Tuesday. A week ago, it didn’t seem that Biden had enough support from voters. But South Carolina’s primary, and his first-ever primary win, changed his momentum. “I think it’s relatively safe to say that a week has made…

SC DHEC monitoring patients for Coronavirus, No confirmed cases

SC DHEC officials are reporting that they are monitoring 13 people, Five tests came back negative

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control is monitoring the Coronavirus. North Carolina is now reporting one case of covid-19 and Georgia reported at least two cases. In Washington State at least nine people have died. In South Carolina, DHEC officials are reporting that they are monitoring 13 people, and five tests came back negative….