Courtesy: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter deputies say while executing a search warrant at an Alice Dr. apartment on April 23rd officers seized 157 grams of fentanyl, more than 50 grams of marijuana, $8,900 in cash, and a firearm. Investigators say Tyrell Billups, 29, was arrested and charged with several drug charges including three counts of trafficking fentanyl. Tyrell Billups,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–DHEC continued its daily updates on the number of coronavirus cases in the state. According to the agency there are 130 new cases and 11 additional deaths attributed to the virus. That brings the total in the state to 5,881 and brings the death toll to 203. Of the nearly 7,000 hospital beds currently in use, DHEC says…
Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is helping to expand COVID-19 testing capabilities for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by sending out multiple rapid-testing devices and testing supplies to areas of the state where access to testing for the virus may be limited. Health officials call it, The Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 rapid-response test and…
The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media content.
Columbia Police have arrested a woman for a shooting on Falling Springs Road last week. Officials say 21-year-old, Mani May is charged..
Columbia Police say a teenager has been arrested for a shooting at Woodland Terace Apartments on April 24.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Council is doing its part to provide relief to small businesses and nonprofits across the county, setting aside $1 million in relief grants. Of that $1 million, $500,000 will go directly to small businesses and $500,000 will go to nonprofits addressing food security and assistance for low-to-moderate income households. $250,000 of the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Carolina Wildlife Center (CWC) staff say they’ve been busier than ever amidst the pandemic. They’ve been taking in almost double the number of animals as they normally do during this time. With people at home more due to quarantine, they’re finding more animals that have been hurt or orphaned. “We’ve just seen our numbers of animals…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– New numbers out Tuesday night from DHEC. According to the department there are 123 additional cases of covid 19 as well as 15 additional deaths. That brings the total number of 5,735 cases and 192 deaths. DHEC says of those who have tested positive for coronavirus, 76% have recovered from the illness. Categories: Local News, News,…
Courtesy: WPDE Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE, WOLO)–Myrtle Beach is open for business. Tuesday the Myrtle Beach City Council voted to reopen Myrtle Beach public beach access. The council also discussed a phased tourism recovery plan that would allow businesses to open as long as they only allow a certain percentage of occupancy. Last week, Gov. McMaster announced he would leave…
