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SC for ED questions Sen. Hembree's data claims

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- One of the lawmakers who spoke during Governor Henry McMaster's Wednesday news conference on education was Horry Co. Republican Sen. Greg Hembree. Thursday the teaching advocacy group SCforED took exception to claims Sen. Hembree made during the…

Initial jobless claims increase in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--There's been an increase in the weekly number of unemployment claims in the state. More than 19,000 people filed for the benefits last week, an increase of more than 3,000 from the previous week. Since the beginning of…

SC surpasses 1,000 COVID 19 deaths

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Now more than 1,000 people have died from COVID-19 in South Carolina. 69 deaths were reported Thursday but DHEC says there was another delay in reporting making the zero reported deaths Wednesday much less significant. DHEC says…

Person of interest sought in relative's death

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office are seeking a person of interest in a suspicious death. Investigators say on Sunday Chad Williams, 26, notified authorities after discovering a family member unconscious…

Couple sought in credit card theft

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Bureau of Protective Services says it is looking for a couple who stole a credit card while visiting the SC State Museum. Investigators say the man and the woman were captured…

Suspect arrested in Two Notch robbery, assault

Richland Co. (S.C.)--Richland County deputies say they've arrested a man who robbed a Family Dollar and assaulted a store employee. Investigators say on June 14th Raeshaun Stampley, 38, was confronted by an employee of the store's location on Two Notch…

DHEC reports 1,532 new Coronavirus cases and 13 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Monday,  announced 1,532 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 13 additional confirmed deaths . Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 58,003, and…

Mark your calendar: The Tax Deadline is July 15

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Mark your calendars. The Income Tax deadline is this Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The IRS postponed tax day from April 15, 2020 due to the coronavirus. People who cannot meet the…

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