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Local News, State

Former Summerville principal accused of killing wife found dead

The Charleston Co. Coroner say James Yarborough was found dead in his Folly Beach home
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Image: Summerville Police Department FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV/AP) — A former Summerville High School principal charged with murdering his wife in 2019 has been found dead. On Thursday, the Charleston County Coroner’s Office said 65-year-old James Stanton “Stan” Yarborough died at his Folly Beach residence around 10:30 a.m. On Sept. 17, 2019, deputies found the body of Karen Yarborough after…

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Local News, Sumter

Sumter family is reunited with dog a year after it was stolen

A report of a neglected dog led Sumter Sheriff's to a stolen family pet last June
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Image: SCSO Sumter,SC (WOLO) —- A Sumter family has been reunited with their pup a year after deputies say it was stolen from their yard and neglected. Deputies say they were able to locate the canine after responding to a home on Griffin Lane where they were told there was possible case of neglect. The Sumter County’s Office arrived at…

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Local News, News, State

Local company manufacturing face shields for service industry employees

A local 3D manufacturing company has created a new type of face shield. It's designed specifically for those working in the service industry.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A local 3D manufacturing company has created a new type of face shield. It’s designed specifically for those working in the service industry. With restaurants now open, and close-contact businesses opening next week, the face shields offer protection in a way that masks may not. ZVerse is a Columbia-based company that’s already making a huge impact…

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: Seven additional deaths, 133 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday, announced 133 new cases of the coronavirus  and 7 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 8,030 and those who have died to 362. Health officials say five of those deaths occurred in elderly individuals…

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Local News, Politics, State

All SC Voters can now Vote Absentee in June Primaries, Runoffs

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Concerns over voting in the June Primary, amid the coronavirus, will be eased by a new bill Governor Henry McMaster singed into law. In a release today from the State Election Commission, the commission says all voters in South Carolina are now qualified to vote absentee in the June Primaries and Runoffs. Governor McMaster signed into law…
Local News, News, Richland

Columbia’s Mast General location to re-open May 28th

Rob Dew,

Photo: Rob Dew Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Mast General Store announced Wednesday it plans to re-open its stores in phases later this month. According to a press release the retailer’s Columbia location will once again be open for shoppers on May 28th. “The safety and well-being of both our customers and our employees are at the foundation of our plans,” said…
Local News, News, State, Sumter

Sumter deputies searching for runaway teen

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter deputies are searching for a runaway teenager. Investigators say Ja’Shawn Wilson, 15, was last seen May 11th leaving his home on North Wise Dr. Deputies say Wilson has a mental health condition and has not been taking his medicine. If you know where he is call the Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Dept….

Local News, State

Superintendent Spearman to lead ‘accelerateED’ meeting Thursday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina schools will be at the forefront of an ‘accelerateED’ meeting on Thursday. SC Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman will lead the third full meeting of AccelerateED, Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. According to the Education office, AccelerateED is a task force created by Superintendent Spearman comprised of educators and administrators representing all aspects of…
Local News, Richland

Richland County to begin spraying for mosquitoes

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It is time for mosquito spraying in the Midlands. File ABC Columbia Richland County officials say Vector Control has begun its annual campaign to control mosquitoes in and around the County.  According to officials, spraying for adult mosquitoes will usually occur between midnight and dawn. However, spraying is possible at dusk in rural areas of the County. When…