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Clemson voted No. 1 in Preseason AP Poll

The Clemson Tigers will enter the 2020 football season ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 poll, which was released on Monday. It marks Clemson's second straight season opening atop the poll and represents Clemson's second No. 1 selection among major polls this preseason, matching its No. 1 ranking in the 2020 preseason Coaches Poll.

RCSD arrest man on drug charges fourth time this year

Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Office has arrested 22 year-old Demetrius Tavaris Moody on drug charges for the fourth time this year. Officials say Moody was arrested at his home in the 3600 block of Hoyt Street…

More VA health services safely reintroduced for veterans

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Columbia VA Health Care System is now expanding health care services, after limiting them in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We cater to 85,000 veterans across this great state. And every year, we have more…

Black and white tegu lizard spotted in Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Leaping lizards! An unusual animal has been spotted in the Midlands. Say hello to the black and white tegu lizard. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say one was…

SC First Steps receives federal grant

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Early childhood education is getting a boost in South Carolina. Friday the Department of Social Services announced a $1.2 million federal grant for SC First Steps to improve quality in licensed child care centers that participate in the…

Suspect wanted in Rembert shooting

Sumter, Co. S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Sumter Co. are searching for a suspect in a July shooting. Investigators say on July 20th Sean Gilyard fired shots into a blue Ford Fusion at the intersection…

One person killed in deadly shooting in Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - One person was declared dead at the scene of a shooting Thursday night. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department announced its homicide investigation in the 100 block of Willow Oak Drive. It happened around 8:30 p.m. and…

896 new cases of COVID 19 reported in SC

South Carolina continues to post fewer new cases of COVID 19 along with a lower positivity rate. Thurseday afternoon DHEC announced 896 new cases of the virus with 26 additional deaths. Officials say of the…

SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry's McMaster's decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes…

Cayce issues new mask ordinance

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--The City of Cayce has extended its mask ordinance. Members of the city council voted to extend the law at their meeting Wednesday night. The initial mandate was issued on July 7th. The only difference is this includes…

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