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Raheim Tashanae Fuller
Local News, News, Orangeburg, State

Brother-sister duo arrested for attempted murder after shooting in Orangeburg

ABC Columbia Staff,

Raheim & Tashanae Fuller (OCSO) ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A brother and sister in Orangeburg County have been arrested for attempted murder. Raheim Fuller, 25, and Tashanae Fuller, 22 both face a charge of attempted murder after an incident on February 10 at Raheim’s home on Mockingbird Drive. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says the victim, a former partner of…

Kershaw County
Local News, News

“It’s scary”: Kershaw County residents respond to rise in COVID-19 cases

DHEC says five of seven presumptive positive cases have originated in the county
Tim Scott,

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — One confirmed case and five presumptive positive cases of coronavirus have been identified in people who live in Camden, according to South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). As a response, several people are taking extra precautions to keep themselves safe. “There’s a lot of people who are acting like they’re not concerned…

Local Living Sesame Street
Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News

Local Living: Sesame Street Live in Columbia for two shows

In our look at 'Local Living' we're headed on down to Sesame Street
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at ‘Local Living’ we’re headed on down to Sesame Street. Sesame Street Live! Make your Magic will be in Columbia this week at Colonial Life Arena. There will be two shows, one Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 pm and a second show Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 am. The live stage show features Elmo,…
Local News, State

SC House set to consider state budget

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina House is getting ready to consider the state’s $10 billion budget. House members will come back for a rare Monday session to take up routine matters before starting the main part of the debate Tuesday. The spending plan includes $213 million to give a $3,000 a year raise for every teacher. It also…

Red Cross Month
Local News, News

Red Cross Month recognizes volunteers who are on call 24/7 to respond to disasters

March is Red Cross Month, which celebrates the thousands of volunteers who respond locally and nationally to different disasters.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — March is Red Cross Moth, which celebrates the thousands of volunteers who respond locally and nationally to different disasters. There’s more than 1,000 active volunteers in the Central South Carolina Red Cross Chapter. Last year, those volunteers helped nearly 2,500 people after disasters in the Columbia area. “Red Cross is to provide hope,” said Steve Shumake,…

Mcmastervirus
Local News, News, State

State officials: SC has two confirmed positive cases of Coronavirus

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state health officials, updated the cases of Coronavirus in South Carolina. At the briefing, Governor Henry McMaster said they have spoken to Vice President Pence about the Coronavirus. McMaster briefing McMaster says the risk still remains low in the state and that South Carolinians should practice good hygiene. If…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Columbia Metropolitan Airport taking precautions regarding coronavirus

Rob Dew,

Columbia Metropolitan Airport Logo provided Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia metropolitan airport says it is taking precautions due to the spread of coronavirus. A spokesperson for the airport says there will be increased sanitizing in public areas, deeper and more frequent cleaning of restrooms, and hand sanitizing stations both before and after security screenings. Airport officials add that should you have…

Newser
Local News

Developing: Governor McMaster to hold update on Coronavirus in SC

McMaster will be joined by state public health officials Monday
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold an updated briefing on the Coronavirus in South Carolina. According to the Governor’s Office, 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. The update is set for 3:00 PM Monday….
Local News, News, State

CDC: Coronavirus prevention and treatment

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Centers for Disease Control has some simple techniques you can use to prevent the spread of coronavirus or any other diseases for that matter. -Avoid closes contact with sick people. -Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth. – Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash….