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RCSD searches for man accused of firing 55 rounds in busy neighborhood

no one was injured during the shooting, but authorities say the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous

Aug 20, 2020 8:00 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RCSD Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate 27 year old Isaac Deshaun Watson they say is wanted for Attempted Murder. Authorities say the charge is in connection to a shooting that took place August 8th in the 43-hundred block of Mellowood Drive which is located in the Starlite…

Students support new UofSC campus safety measures as new semester begins

Students are required to wear masks and socially distance whenever possible

Aug 20, 2020 6:17 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina had its first day of classes Thursday, but it had a different feeling than most starts to a school year. With the semester starting in the midst of the pandemic, thousands of students were back on campus, all while wearing masks. The sun was glistening over the shoulders of hundreds of students…

Local nonprofit receives new pavilion to help homeless families with children

There's now a new outdoor pavilion to help families at 'Homeless No More of Columbia,' a local nonprofit that helps homeless families stay together and become self-sufficient.

Aug 20, 2020 4:36 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — There’s now a new outdoor pavilion to help families at ‘Homeless No More of Columbia,’ a local nonprofit that helps homeless families stay together and become self-sufficient. The pavilion offers a space for the children to safely play and be outside while remaining socially distanced. “We have been utilizing outside for the entire summer because of…

896 new cases of COVID 19 reported in SC

Aug 20, 2020 4:34 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

SCDHEC/Twitter South Carolina continues to post fewer new cases of COVID 19 along with a lower positivity rate. Thurseday afternoon DHEC announced 896 new cases of the virus with 26 additional deaths. Officials say of the 5,877 tests processed yesterday 15.2 percent tested positive. For a complete look at DHEC’s findings click here. Categories: Local News, News, State

SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit

Aug 20, 2020 3:59 PM EDT

Rebecca Ball,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry’s McMaster’s decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes after an Orangeburg County attorney filed for a temporary injunction to block the funding he says is unconstitutional. Categories: Local…

Cayce issues new mask ordinance

Aug 20, 2020 3:33 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Cayce has extended its mask ordinance. Members of the city council voted to extend the law at their meeting Wednesday night. The initial mandate was issued on July 7th. The only difference is this includes the Department of Education’s mandate that masks be worn on school buses and in all public school buildings. Categories: Lexington,…

Steve Bannon indicted in “Build the Wall” scheme

Aug 20, 2020 1:17 PM EDT

Associated Press,

New York, NY (AP)– Former White House adviser Steve Bannon was arrested Thursday on charges that he and three others ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme “We Build The Wall.” The charges were contained in an indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court. Federal prosecutors alleged that Bannon and three others “orchestrated a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands…

MarShawn Lloyd to miss 2020 season

Aug 20, 2020 12:37 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

Gamecock freshman running back MarShawn Lloyd will miss the entire 2020 season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during Wednesday’s practice

City of Columbia, DHEC continue free COVID 19 testing

Aug 20, 2020 11:36 AM EDT

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Columbia and DHEC are continuing their partnership offering free COVID-19 testing. The testing will take place Friday and Saturday at the old Pardon and Parole building at 2204 Lee St. Testing will also be held on the 25th, 28th, and 29th of this month. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

SC DEW: Initial unemployment claims in SC increase

Aug 20, 2020 9:59 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says the state has an increase in initial unemployment claims this week.

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RCSD searches for man accused of firing 55 rounds in busy neighborhood

no one was injured during the shooting, but authorities say the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous

Students support new UofSC campus safety measures as new semester begins

Students are required to wear masks and socially distance whenever possible

Local nonprofit receives new pavilion to help homeless families with children

There's now a new outdoor pavilion to help families at 'Homeless No More of Columbia,' a local nonprofit that helps homeless families stay together and become self-sufficient.

896 new cases of COVID 19 reported in SC

SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit

Cayce issues new mask ordinance

Steve Bannon indicted in “Build the Wall” scheme

MarShawn Lloyd to miss 2020 season

City of Columbia, DHEC continue free COVID 19 testing

SC DEW: Initial unemployment claims in SC increase

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