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DHEC reports SC's first flu related death

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Friday that the state has suffered its first flu-related death of the season. "Sadly, someone from the Midlands region has died from complications due to the flu,” says Dr.…

FDA confirms nationwide shortage of Adderall prescriptions

After weeks of individual reports of frustration with getting Adderall prescriptions filled, the Food and Drug Administration confirmed Wednesday a nationwide shortage of the immediate release formulation of amphetamine mixed salts, commonly referred to by the brand name Adderall.

State Fair holds sensory-friendly hours for fairgoers with special needs

The rides and attractions at the South Carolina State Fair were a little more quiet this morning. The fair had "sensory-friendly" hours from 10 a.m. to noon for children and adults with sensory processing disorders. Lights and music were off on most rides, keeping sights and sounds of the fair as low as possible.

Sumter police searching for sexual assault suspect

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in Sumter are searching for a man in connection to a brutal assault and rape of a woman on September 10th. Investigators say Demetrick Nelson asked the woman, who he knew, for money. When she declined, police…

Richland Co. Deputies seeking burglary suspect

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man they say was caught on camera during a burglary attempt. Investigators say on September 26th the man seen in the surveillance video broke into Koosa Golf on Two…

Teen arrested in Keenan HS threat

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott says a Keenan High School student has been arrested for making a threat against the school over the phone. Investigators say on October 11th school administrators received a…

Unemployment claims up in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Department first time unemployment claims increased  by more than 500 in the past week. Officials say in the week between October 2nd and October 8th 2,051 people filed…

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