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Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day Spending numbers

Happy Mother's Day!
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –We all love our moms, but how much money are we spending on them? According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend an average $205 on Mother’s Day gifts and celebrations. Of course, it’s more than simple dollars and sense when it comes to our moms. What will Mom likely be getting? Card, Flowers and Gift…

Milwood Ave Crash
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Accident causes temporary closure Gervais St. at Milwood Ave

Maria Szatkowski,

Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a tweet by Columbia Police Department, an accident has temporarily closed Gervais Street at Milwood Ave. One person has been reportedly transported to a local hospital. No other information is available at this time, but stay with ABC Columbia as we keep you updated. Categories: Local News, News

Chop Shop Pelion
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3 arrested, charged in Pelion chop shop operation

According to a press release from Lexington County Sheriff's Department, three people have been taken into custody and are charged in connection to a chop shop operation in Pelion. 
Maria Szatkowski,

From left to right: Crystal Black, Richard Davis Jr., Daniel McCarthy Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, three people have been taken into custody and are charged in connection to a chop shop operation in Pelion. Crystal Marie Black, 27, and Richard Wade Davis Jr., 33, are charged with three counts of…
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DHEC: 10 more deaths, 168 new cases of COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —On Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths. This now brings the total number of people confirmed to have the virus in South Carolina to 7,531 and those who have died to 330. Eight deaths occurred in elderly individuals in…

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Little Richard, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87

Associated Press,

AP Photo/John Hayes, File)FILE – In this July 22, 2001 file photo, Little Richard performs at the 93rd birthday and 88th year in show business gala celebration for Milton Berle, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Little Richard, the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ‘n’ roll” whose piercing wail, pounding piano and towering pompadour irrevocably altered popular music while introducing black R&B to…

Congrats Class Of 2020
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A look at Graduation Ceremony Plans across Midlands School Districts

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some Midlands school districts are moving ahead with Graduation Ceremonies and outdoor plans. abc columbia image Here’s a look at how some of the area school district plan to host Graduations for the Class of 2020, with social distancing practices in place. Richland One will hold its high school graduation ceremonies June 2-5 at the district’s football…

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Coroner: 48-year-old Sumter man shot and killed

ABC Columbia Staff,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A man in Sumter has died after a shooting Friday night. According to the Sumter County Coroner, Michael Wilson, 48, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The shooting happened on Boulevard Road in Sumter shortly after 5 p.m. Initial details were limited. Categories: Local News, News, Sumter Tags: SCNews

Indoor Dining
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Gov. McMaster allows indoor dining with limited capacity at SC restaurants

Restaurants can only have a maximum of 50% of their posted occupancy inside at one time
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced Friday that restaurants across the state can start offering indoor dining starting on Monday, but they can only have a small number of customers inside at one time. Under these new guidelines, which were compiled by “accelerateSC” with suggestions from the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, restaurants can only seat 50%…