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Well-known Orangeburg repairman murdered while helping with refrigerator

Jul 15, 2020 9:29 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A man well-known around the Orangeburg community was murdered Tuesday while helping someone inspect a refrigerator. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, the unnamed victim had gone with an acquaintance to a home on Irvin Street late Tuesday night to possibly help repair the appliance. Witnesses inside the home told investigators the victim had a…

Gov. McMaster pushes for schools to offer in-class instruction for S.C. students this fall

This comes despite rising case numbers of COVID-19 in South Carolina

Jul 15, 2020 6:10 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on school districts to allow students to come back to their classrooms this fall. He told reporters that he instructed Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to reject any reopening plans unless they give parents the choice to have their kids learn in the classroom or virtually. A handful of school…

Lexington-Richland School District Five prepare re-open plans

Jul 15, 2020 4:57 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

Lexington-Richland School District Five is prepared to offer parents a choice between two possible plans when schools return this fall.

Be aware of scams as you race to meet IRS tax deadline

Taxes are due today July 15

Jul 15, 2020 1:15 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning tax payers of a ‘tremendous increase’ in the amount of scams.

Arrest made in deadly afternoon shooting at Columbia apartment complex

Jul 14, 2020 11:26 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Courtesy:ASGDC COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police arrested a suspect in a deadly afternoon shooting at an apartment complex Tuesday. Leona Toatley, 19, was arrested and will face a murder charge in the domestic shooting death of a male acquaintance. Police responded to the Gable Oaks Apartments on Colleton Street. Police say they plan to release more information Wednesday. Categories:…

SC travelers could face fines for not complying to NY quarantine rules

Jul 14, 2020 10:41 PM EDT

Associated Press,

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Travelers from certain states landing at New York airports starting Tuesday could face a $2,000 fine for failing to fill out a form that state officials will use to track travelers and ensure they’re following quarantine restrictions. New York — hard-hit by the pandemic in March and April — is trying to get more travelers to…

Person of interest sought in relative’s death

Jul 14, 2020 9:27 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff’s Office are seeking a person of interest in a suspicious death. Investigators say on Sunday Chad Williams, 26, notified authorities after discovering a family member unconscious inside the man’s home on Lazy Way Rd. According to deputies Williams told investigators he broke into the residence after failing to make contact…

Sen. Graham: Every South Carolinian can do their part to help hospitals, slow spread of COVID-19

The Senator was in Columbia to meet with members of the SC Hospital Association

Jul 14, 2020 6:33 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says every South Carolinian can play a role in curbing the COVID-19 pandemic by simply wearing a mask. The Republican Senator was in Columbia Tuesday to speak with hospital leaders about how the government can help them combat growing hospital capacity. “All of our hospitals are doing the very best they can, but…

CPD announces longtime officer has died from COVID-19

Jul 14, 2020 5:40 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department says one of its own has died from COVID-19. Master Police Officer Robert J. “Bob” Hall (CPD) Master Police Officer (MPO) Robert J. “Bob” Hall died early Tuesday morning. Hall was a 35-year veteran of the force and was part of the Special Events Unit and served at events even as recently…

Three charged with murder for fatal Newberry shooting last year

Jul 14, 2020 5:18 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

Newberry County deputies say three men have been charged with murder for a fatal shooting at a party last year.

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Well-known Orangeburg repairman murdered while helping with refrigerator

Gov. McMaster pushes for schools to offer in-class instruction for S.C. students this fall

This comes despite rising case numbers of COVID-19 in South Carolina

Lexington-Richland School District Five prepare re-open plans

Be aware of scams as you race to meet IRS tax deadline

Taxes are due today July 15

Arrest made in deadly afternoon shooting at Columbia apartment complex

SC travelers could face fines for not complying to NY quarantine rules

Person of interest sought in relative’s death

Sen. Graham: Every South Carolinian can do their part to help hospitals, slow spread of COVID-19

The Senator was in Columbia to meet with members of the SC Hospital Association

CPD announces longtime officer has died from COVID-19

Three charged with murder for fatal Newberry shooting last year

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