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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: Nine additional deaths, 232 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

These are the latest numbers of coronavirus cases, deaths in South Carolina for Friday May 15
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Friday,  announced 232 new cases of the coronavirus and nine additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,407 and those who have died to 380. Health officials say eight of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals…

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Local News, News, Sumter

Man charged after stolen dog reunited with family

Rob Dew,

Photo courtesy SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter deputies say a suspect is in custody after a stolen dog was recovered from his property and reunited with its family. Investigators say Shawn Prescott, 43, is charged with receiving stolen goods and ill treatment of animals on March 13th. In the process of preparing the dog named Diesel for adoption it was…
Lee, Local News, News

Man arrested for throwing footballs full of tobacco onto prison

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: SCDC Bishopville, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the state Department of Corrections says a man is in custody for throwing two footballs filled with contraband onto the grounds at Lee Correctional Institution. Officials say Rodney Tate, 21, is charged with furnishing contraband to a prisoner and criminal conspiracy. According to a department spokesperson the balls were filled with tobacco,…
Local News, News, Richland

CFD crews battle house fire

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:CFD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia firefighters responded to a house fire Friday afternoon. Firefighters say just after 1pm they responded to a home on Spring Point Dr. in the Wood Lake subdivision. Officials say the fire began in the attic and spread through the roof. No one was hurt in the fire. The cause remains under investigation.     Just after…
Local News, Politics

Columbia City Council asks Congress for rental assistance program

The measure asking Congress to help people pay their rent passed unanimously by city council members
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is asking the federal government to help people pay their rent. City Council is requesting Congress implement an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The resolution was introduced by councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and voted on by members ultimately passing unanimously. ⁦@CityofColumbia⁩ City Council working for working people: Councilwoman ⁦@TIDEVINE⁩ introduced a resolution urging…

Lex Fatal Update
Lexington, Local News

Coroner identifies victim killed in Lexington crash

SC Highway Patrol continues to investigate the deadly crash
ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) —  The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim killed in a deadly crash officials say took place around 3 a.m. Thursday morning. Margret Fisher says 24 year old Cody David Moody of Pelion was pronounced dead on the scene after dying as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The South Carolina Highway Patrol say…

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Local News, Richland

Two men are behind bars after motel search uncovers drugs, weapons

RCSD says they discovered various types of drugs, and a stolen gun
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two men after a motel drug bust uncovers various illegal narcotics and a weapon. After an investigation, deputies were able to get a search warrant for a room at the Super 8 Motel located at 5321 Forest Drive. Once inside the room,…