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DHEC: Seven additional deaths, 133 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday, announced 133 new cases of the coronavirus  and 7 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…

Sumter deputies searching for runaway teen

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter deputies are searching for a runaway teenager. Investigators say Ja'Shawn Wilson, 15, was last seen May 11th leaving his home on North Wise Dr. Deputies say Wilson…

Superintendent Spearman to lead 'accelerateED' meeting Thursday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina schools will be at the forefront of an 'accelerateED' meeting on Thursday. SC Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman will lead the third full meeting of AccelerateED, Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. According to the…

Richland County to begin spraying for mosquitoes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is time for mosquito spraying in the Midlands. Richland County officials say Vector Control has begun its annual campaign to control mosquitoes in and around the County.  According to…

Fallen Sumter deputy gets permanent memorial

Sumter, SC (WOLO) ---  A Sumter deputy who lost his life in the line of duty will now have a permanent memorial in the county he served. Tuesday afternoon Corporal Andre Gillette's name was…

Columbia man arrested on child pornography charges

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A Columbia man has been arrested on child pornography charges. The Attorney General's Office announced the arrest of Michael Lincoln, 45 on two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force…

Gas Prices on the rise in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-If you are going to fill up at the pump, you might want to do it soon. Gas prices are on the rise. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia rose 8…

Miss SC Pageant postponed until 2021

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Pageant hopefuls will have to wait until June of 2021 to vie for the title of Miss South Carolina or Miss Teen South Carolina. According to a press release, the unanimous decision was reached Tuesday by the Board…

Citadel cadets, students to return to campus in August

Charleston, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Citadel is joining a list of South Carolina colleges and universities planning returns to in-person instruction in the fall. Tuesday Citadel President Gen. Glenn M. Walters USMC (ret.) announced that the military college is planning to…

Man dies following police chase

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Lexington Co. Coroner's Office says a man died while trying to evade law enforcement. Coroner Margaret Fisher says Quinton Nunn, 26, of Blythewood attempted to avoid a traffic stop by the SC Highway Patrol which lead…

DHEC adding more Coronavirus testings sites across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials continue to work to reach more South Carolinians with access to coronavirus testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced additional, free, COVID-19 testing sites. DHEC says there are 14 mobile…

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