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DHEC: 909 new cases of Coronavirus, 18 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 909 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 18 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 112,088 and confirmed deaths to…

SCDC hosts drive-thru job fair for people seeking employment

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring. On Monday, SCDC held a drive-thru job fair where people could apply directly from the comfort of their car. โ€œWeโ€™re just trying to be out here, relevant in…

Chase leads to crash, negotiation

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- A chase lead to negotiators having to talk a man off of a 30ft wall. Troopers with the Highway Patrol say they spotted a truck driving recklessly in Red Bank and…

DHEC reports 543 new COVID 19 cases

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announces one of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 deaths we've seen in months. Monday afternoon DHEC says of the 4,090 tests processed Sunday there were 7 confirmed COVID 19 related…

Haley, Scott to address RNC

Charlotte, N.C. (WOLO)--There will be a distinct South Carolina theme to this evening's festivities at the Republican National Convention. Former Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Senator Tim Scott are among the featured speakers. You can watch the Republican…

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 andย represents Clemson's second No. 1 selection among major polls this preseason,ย 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. โ€œWe 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…

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