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Attempted murder suspect arrested after car full of teenagers shot at

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of shooting at a car that had several teenagers inside. Dameion Bowman, 21 (OCSO) Dameion Bowman, 21, faces three charges of attempted murder and one count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Bowman was taken into custody on Friday after he was identified…

Patrons glad to return to restaurants as limited indoor dining begins

On Monday, the next phase of reopening began as restaurants could allow in-person dining, with restrictions.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Last week, restaurants in South Carolina were able to open for outdoor dining , as long as they followed certain guidelines. On Monday, the next phase of reopening began as restaurants could allow in-person dining, with restrictions. “It’s our priority as a restaurant industry, to make sure that all of our customers and our employees are…

DHEC: 15 additional deaths, 140 new cases of coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 140 new cases of the coronavirus and 15 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 7,792 and those who have died to 346.  Health officials say eleven of those deaths occurred in elderly…

Gov. McMaster announces close contact businesses, like Gyms, salons can reopen May 18

Businesses to open include: Gyms, barber shops, hair salons, waxing salons, nail salons, spas, tanning salons, and pools

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is pushing forward with the reopening of the State. On Monday, McMaster announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools will be able to open in a limited capacity Monday, May 18. According to the Governor, close contact service providers include the following…

Teaching assistant accused of giving pill to 6-year old

An assistant teacher with Windsro Elementary school is charged with unlawful neglect of a child

Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. Deputies say a teaching assistant at Windsor Elementary School is charged with unlawful neglect  of a child. Investigators say, Anna Howard, 35, gave the 6 year old victim an unknown pill while at school. According to deputies the child’s mother says he is not on any medication. Authorities…

Wall Street opens lower as questions remain

Stocks indexes are mixed on Wall Street Monday as continued strength for tech and health care offset weakness elsewhere in the market

Major stock indexes are mixed on Wall Street Monday as continued strength for tech and health care stocks helped keep the market steady in afternoon trading.

Governor McMaster to hold Monday briefing on Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)– We could hear more plans about continued reopenings in South Carolina on Monday. According to the Governor’s office, Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by state public health officials for a media briefing to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus today, Monday, May 11, at 4:30 PM. Count on ABC Columbia News…

Gov. McMaster to join Boeing and MUSC for delivery of Personal Protective Equipment to SC

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to welcome more PPE equipment to the state. According to the Governor’s office, McMaster will join The Boeing Company, the Medical University of South Carolina, members of South Carolina’s Congressional Delegation, and other local officials to welcome three Boeing Dreamlifter aircraft filled with personal protective equipment for the state’s Coronavirus…