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DHEC discusses findings as they watch for coronavirus in SC

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Wednesday representatives from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) met with lawmakers to discuss the coronavirus. Officials say there have been no confirmed cases in South Carolina. They say several people were tested but all if their results came back negative. DHEC officials say at this time it does not appear the disease is…

Columbia Mayor responds to state’s lawsuit over city gun ordinances: “We won’t stop, Mr. Attorney General”

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia’s Mayor pulled no punches Wednesday night as the city faces a lawsuit in the State supreme Court for its gun ordinances passed last year. Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his State of the City address and didn’t back away from the city’s stance on gun laws, addressing the Attorney General directly. Watch the video above for…

Residents warm up to Columbia police during Cocoa with a Cop

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Members of the community had the chance to get to know the Columbia Police Department a little better. People met with officers at the Richland Library for ‘Cocoa with a Cop’. CPD, hopes events like these will bring people together for an open conversation about what’s being done in the community to prevent crime. Officers also answered…

Teachers meet with lawmakers, give feedback on education reform bill

Several teachers are saying the bill should not be passed since it doesn't help teachers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Hundreds of teachers came to the State House Wednesday to have conversations with lawmakers about the state of public education in South Carolina. Several teachers spoke about, among other things, needing a Teachers Bill of Rights, which is something that has been discussed over the past week, but was put on hold Tuesday night and voted down…

Man arrested after deputies find nearly 8k worth of drugs, handgun

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s office has arrested 42 year old Londell Sackel and charged him with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, and Intent to Distribute various drugs including hydrocodone, marijuana, and cocaine, molly, or ecstasy. Authorities say they were able to obtain a search warrant for Sackels’ home after getting  information…

Coroner: Murder victim was strangled, beaten to death

Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The Sumter Co. Coroner’s Office says a woman found murdered in a hotel room yesterday was strangled and beaten to death. The coroner says the autopsy revealed strangulation and blunt force injuries to the head as the cause of death for Ebony Canty. Police say Canty was found in a room in the Downtown Sumter Motor…

Deputies: Student charged with assault after punching teacher

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A 17 year old student is charged with assault after deputies say she punched a teacher. Investigators say it happened Wednesday at 12:30 after the teacher escorted the student in the hallway to have a conversation about her cursing in the classroom. Deputies say the punch caused redness and swelling to the teacher’s eye and jaw. The…