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DHEC: 1,654 new Coronavirus cases and 39 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Wednesday, announced 1,654 new confirmed cases and one new probable case of the coronavirus  and 39 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total…

Deputies arrest suspect in sex trafficking investigation

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. say Daniel Thomas, 19, is charged with sex trafficking, two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Deputies say on…

Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting. Investigators say just before Midnight Monday, a 23 year old man was shot and killed at Gable Oaks Apartments off Colleton Street. Columbia Police say…

DHEC: 1,445 new Coronavirus cases and 9 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Monday, 1,445 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed…

Gas prices on the rise this week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed to get gas this week, you'll notice prices are on the rise. According to AAA, prices jumped ten cents over last month. Drivers in the Midlands…

Vice President, Second Lady to visit Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Vice President and his wife will be in Columbia Tuesday. According to the White House, Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence will visit with Governor Henry McMaster and his wife Peggy McMaster Tuesday…

South Carolina reaches record high number of COVID-19 cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina has reached a new record high number of confirmed Coronavirus cases. Sunday, DHEC reported 2,335 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 19 additional confirmed deaths. State Health officials say this brings the total number of…

DHEC hosting more than 80 Coronavirus mobile sites in SC

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)-- If you need to get tested for Coronavirus, DHEC is hosting more than 80 mobile testing sites across the State. State Health officials say, as part of ongoing efforts to increase testing in underserved and rural communities,…

Tax free weekend in SC set for August

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend. The state's annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt…

City and Mayor launch #MaskUp Columbia challenge/contest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab that mask! Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia have launched the #MaskUpColumbiaSC, campaign. The Mayor says the new public education/social engagement campaign is meant to encourage all…

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