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Dutch Fork suspends football operations after death of player

IRMO, SC (WOLO) - Dutch Fork High School has suspended all of its football operations until August 29 after the death of one of its football players Tuesday. Lexington Richland School District 5 announced the suspension of activities which includesย …

South Carolina State University celebrates 125 years

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina State University celebrated their 125th anniversary on Wednesday. The School hosted a commemoration at exactly 1:25 pm. And now the University President says the school is kicking off…

DHEC on COVID-19: Get Vaccinated if Eligible

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State health officials say everyone who is eligible should get vaccinated. And now that school is in session, with children in close proximity to each other, DHEC say that is how the virus…

Person of interest sought in car break-ins

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a 'person of interest' in several recent car break-ins. Investigators say the incidents happened early Wednesday morning in the Dovefield and Tall Pines…

Teen accused of firing shots into mini-van

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Lexington County say a man accused of shooting into a minivan turned himself in last night. Investigators say Kristofer Thomas and an unidentified 17 year old were walking down…

DHEC hosting free vaccination sites across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials are urging anyone who has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has…

Charleston church shooter's death sentence upheld

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of a man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation. A three-judge panel of the 4th…

Dutch Fork student dies after collapsing at football practice

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A student at Dutch Fork High School has died. According to a statement released by Lexington Richland School District 5, the student died after collapsing at football practice. The district is not releasing the student's name. We will…

S.C. State University celebrates 125 years

Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) --ย A major milestone this week for one South Carolina University. South Carolina State University is celebrating 125 years of education. The University plans to host a commemoration ceremony and campaign…

Man accused of using kayak in larceny

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a man used a kayak to steal thousands in electronics on Lake Murray. Investigators say this past Saturday, Eric Nickels paddled his kayak up to a…

Second teen charged in death of Midlands teacher

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- A second person is in custody accused in the murder of a popular Midlands teacher. Deputies in Orangeburg County say 18 year old Calik Guinyard of Pelion was extradited back from…

CAE to offer COVID-19 testing

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Starting Monday August 30th, Columbia Metropolitan Airport will offer COVID-19 testing in its cell phone parking lot. The tests will be available on a first come first serve basis from 9am until 6pm. Results will take approximately…

SCDMV changes policies due to spike in COVID cases

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The spike in cases of covid-19 is impacting how the d-m-v does business. According to the agency, starting Wednesday August 25th, masks will be required for all road and skill tests. Then as of this coming Monday…

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