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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…

Uncle Louie's closing

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Vista bar that's been around for decades says it won't reopen after restrictions are lifted. Wednesday Uncle Louie's announced on social media they're last last call was on March 17th.…

Prisma Health launches interactive COVID-19 symptom checker

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Prisma Health has launched the first free interactive COVID-19 symptom checker in the state. The symptom checker, which can be found on the Prisma Health website, which explains exposure risks for covid-19, provides ways to practice…

Police investigating dispute, fatal crash

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Sumter are investigating a Tuesday night dispute that ended in the death of a woman who was hit by a car. A spokesperson for the Sumter Police Department says the incident began around 11:15 near…

Deputies: Search warrant yields drugs, gun, cash

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter deputies say while executing a search warrant at an Alice Dr. apartment on April 23rd officers seized 157 grams of fentanyl, more than 50 grams of marijuana, $8,900 in cash,…

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