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Fewer than 500 new Coronavirus cases in SC reported by DHEC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials on Thursday reported fewer than 500 new Coronavirus cases. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, there were 424 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 42 additional confirmed deaths. [caption…

Police: One in custody, one wanted in attempted murder

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators in West Columbia are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting. Police say it happened on August 15th on Leaphart St. Details surrounding the circumstances of…

Survey: SC has 8th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--When it comes to job recovery, South Carolina is among the nation's best. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 8th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment claims in the country. The survey was based on three metrics, comparing…

Irmo Okra Strut canceled for this year

IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- A Fall tradition in Irmo will not go on this year. The 47th annual Irmo Okra Strut festival is cancelled. Irmo Mayor Barry Walker announced that the town will not…

SC applies for federal Lost Wages Assistance program

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina has officially applied for more help for those put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Governor's Office and the Department of Employment and Workforce announced the state submitted its grant application for…

BLM SC organizing peaceful marches, protests in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Black Lives Matter South Carolina (BLM SC), and partner groups, are planning a weekend of marches and protests in downtown Columbia. Protesters will be taking to the streets of Columbia again, both Friday and Saturday in…

Suspects wanted in Laundromat thefts

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg Co. deputies say they are seeking several suspects who they say tried to break into machines at a local laundromat. Deputies say last Friday at around 2:30am a white…

Richland Co. Deputies searching for missing woman

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. deputies are searching for a woman who's been missing for more than three weeks. Barbara Diamond was last seen near the Taco Bell off Broad River Rd. on August…

Marking 100 years of women voting in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Celebrating 100 years of women's right to vote. Wednesday is 'She Did' day in Columbia. Wednesday morning Historic Columbia, the Women's Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters held…

Pedestrian seriously injured in hit and run

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The highway patrol is looking for answers after a hit and run last Friday night. Investigators say it happened around 9:30 on Busbee Rd. near Pasture Rd. in Lexington Co.. According to troopers either a truck…

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