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Suspect arrested in weekend shooting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say they have caught the person who they say shot a woman over the weekend. 20 year old Jasmine Green is facing multiple charges including attempted murder. Investigators say the shooting happened on Aster…

State parks are now reopened with safety guidelines

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- State parks in South Carolina reopened Friday. But the re-openings come with certain guidelines. Visitors are asked to maintain social distance from others. The parks will shut gates regularly to limit visitor capacity and visitors should limit…

Fort Jackson extends closure of post schools

Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) --- Fort Jackson announces plans to extend their closure of post schools on the military installation. Commanding Brigadier General Milford Beagle, Jr. says instead they will continue using distance learning for the rest of the 2019/2020…

Sumter deputies searching for finger licker

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies say on Monday a woman entered Sub Station II on Peach Orchid Rd. According to investigators, she licked her fingers as she was getting her cash to give the clerk. Deputies…

Fire Department using UV technology to decontaminate masks

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--First responders are working to make sure they have enough personal protective equipment for themselves so they can continue to help others Thursday the Columbia Fire Department showed how they use ultraviolet light to decontaminate and maximize the…

Lexington District Three to hold graduation ceremony

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington School District Three will still hold a graduation ceremony for its graduating seniors. The school district announced Thursday that its 100th commencement ceremony will take place Friday May 29th at 7pm in the district's Panther Stadium.…

South Carolina House and Senate to return on May 12

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --The South Carolina Legislature plans to return in less than two weeks as lawmakers face a deadline to pass key bills before they are required to adjourn. House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President Harvey Peeler released…

Suspect shot, killed by armed homeowner

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--In January, deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office say three men forced their way into a home on Bass St. in Holly Hill. Investigators say the suspects sprayed a woman in the home with pepper spray and…

Prisma Health to hold community COVID 19 tests

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Prisma Health says the hospital system will hold free community screenings at locations in the Midlands. Organizers say the screenings will reach communities that otherwise may not have easy access to traditional testing or…

DHEC: 12 additional deaths, 220 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday,ย  220 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 12 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina…

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