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Two teenagers arrested for murder of Sumter man

(WOLO) - Two teenagers have been arrested for the murder of a Sumter man in February. Jameek Kelly, 17, and Traquan Jones, 19, both face a murder charge for the death of a man found inside his home on…

Two more COVID-19 related deaths reported in South Carolina

(WOLO) - Two more people in South Carolina have died after contracting coronavirus, according to DHEC. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the state’s second and third deaths related to COVID-19, Friday night. Tonight, two more…

Prisma Health adds Coronavirus drive-through testing in Sumter

SUMTER,. SC (WOLO)--Drive through Coronavirus testing is now available in Sumter. Prisma Health Toumey has been added as a drive through site. Prisma Health officials say the testing is only for those with orders…

Richland County : curbside pickup for Residents could be delayed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Some Richland County residents may experience delays in their trash pick-up. County Officials say the delays are due to staff restrictions in some of the county's contracted trash haulers. The county is…

DHEC announces 45 additional coronavirus cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced it is investigating 45 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC say this brings the total number statewide to 124 cases…

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to close temporarily amid Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The TJX companies have announced they will be temporarily closing all stores globally for the next two weeks in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. TJX is the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods. The…

BI-LO, Publix, Kroger to operate special 'seniors' hours

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Southeastern Grocers , which operates Bi-LO, announced it will set aside a special shopping hour dedicated to seniors and high-risk customers from 8 am to 9 am, Monday through Friday,…

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

The income tax filing date has been pushed back from April 15, to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.

Local teacher expands his classroom coast to coast

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-With schools closed across the country, in an effort to continue the educational process, teachers are getting creative...with technology. Columbia's Hammond School Art Teacher Jim Lalumondier has been sharing his mad artistic skills…

Publix announces special hours for seniors

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Publix is setting aside shopping time for those most at risk of contracting the coronavirus. Publix says Tuesdays and Wednesdays from seven to eight a-m will be designated for customers 65 and older. This will start…

No one hurt after fire at Whaley Street United Methodist Church

Columbia Fire Department says no one is hurt after a fire at the Whaley Street United Methodist Church on Thursday.

Lexington County Coroner identifies victim of Woodtrail Drive fatal collision

Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal collision in Gaston on Thursday. Derek Butler died on Woodtrail Drive

Missing SC 10-year-old girl found safe in Georgia; mother arrested

Richland County deputies say a missing girl has been found safe in Georgia, with her mother being arrested.

Richland One uses buses to bring the classroom to students

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- usually buses bring kids to school, but today the buses brought school to the kids. Thursday morning Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon and H.B. Rhame Elementary Principal…

Former SC Governor David Beasley tests positive for COVID-19

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- - Now Executive Director for the World Food Program, Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Beasley posted a message to the public…

Prisma Health restricts visitors as safeguard against coronavirus

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Prisma Health has announced their plans to join all South Carolina hospitals in expanded restrictions to visitors at facilities during the outbreak. Prisma officials say the move will help…

SC DHEC : 21 new cases of Coronavirus in the state

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday, it is investigating 21 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in…

SC Governor Henry McMaster issues Executive Order: all non essential state employees to work from home

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Thursday issued an executive order requiring all non essential state employees to stay home from work effective Friday, March 20, The Governor says they can…

Ft. Jackson increasing security due to COVID-19

Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)-- There are new policies in place at all Fort Jackson gates. A spokesperson for the base says leadership says the new measures are to "safeguard the health and safety of soldiers,…

Judicial order releases prisoners due to coronavirus

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a memorandum from the state supreme court lead to the release of seven inmates from the Lexington Co. Detention Center. Sheriff Jay Koon says more detainees will be…

Red Cross urges healthy donors to give blood as coronavirus cancels blood drives

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The American Red Cross says there's a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus. “We are in an extreme situation. We’ve had…