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CPD chief added to national police reform committee

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook will be part of the effort to reform the nation's law enforcement system. A spokesperson for the department says Chief Holbrook will be a part of the National Police Reform and Racial Justice…

Despite pandemic, SC voters head to the polls Tuesday

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) --- In what's been a first for voters, South Carolina held its primary election on Tuesday during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the virus, polling locations looked different this year to voters who didn't vote absentee.…

DHEC hosting more Free Coronavirus mobile testing sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get tested for Coronavirus? The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting free mobile sites across the state. According to DHEC, there are 121 mobile testing events scheduled through July 2 with…

Northside Middle School employee tests positive for COVID 19

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington District Two says an employee at Northside Middle School has tested positive for COVID 19. According to the district the employee worked in the building during the weeks of May 26 and…

SC announces record 542 new cases of COVID 19

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina continues to see a spike in the number of new cases of COVID 19. Monday DHEC announced a record 542 new cases of coronavirus. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in the state since…

SC Primaries Tuesday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Voters head to the polls for election day Tuesday. This one will be very different due to the coronavirus. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. According to the election commission more than 100,000 people are…

DHEC: 390 new cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 390 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 14,286 and…

Few incumbents face primary challenges on S. Carolina ballot

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of marquee races on either party's ballot have left 2020 a quiet primary season in South Carolina. The only statewide primary Tuesday sees Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham seeking the…

DHEC: 512 new cases of COVID, 7 more deaths

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to press release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 512 new cases of coronavirus were announced Saturday with 7 additional deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have…

Mayor Benjamin reviews video of SC protester held down, arrested

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Mayor Steve Benjamin along with Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook have reviewed the city of Columbia’s policies after an image surfaced showing three CPD officers arresting a protestor during last weekends protests. Mayor Steve Benjamin says…

Four men in custody accused of robbing an Orangeburg business

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- Four men are behind bars accused of robbing an Orangeburg business in broad daylight. Authorities say the incident took place around 3:30pm Friday afternoon. Deputies were called to a Cannon Bridge Road business where they were…

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