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DHEC reports more than 6,000 cases of COVID-19 in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday DHEC announced the third most COVID cases in one day since the pandemic began. The agency reports of the more than 41,000 most recent tests 6,697 were either confirmed or probable cases of the virus. That…

Students and Teachers begin remote learning at Cayce Elementary

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, students and teachers at Cayce Elementary began remote learning. Lexington District Two officials said the temporary move will last two weeks with students tentatively scheduled to return to class Thursday, September 9. District officials say the decision…

Tactical response ends 12+ hour standoff in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A standoff between the Lexington Police Department and a barricaded man has ended after more than 12 hours. BREAKING - After over twelve hours of both the LPD and @LCSD_News Crisis Negotiations Teams attempting to talk…

The Supreme Court rules to allow evictions to resume

(AP) WASHINGTON —The Supreme Court's conservative majority is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Roughly 3.5 million people in…

Fort Mill Middle, Forest Creek Middle go virtual

Drew Bollea reports CHARLOTTE, NC – A Fort Mill middle school is transitioning into virtual learning beginning Thursday morning due to a spike in Covid cases at the school. Forest Creek Middle…

Former Lexington deputy charged with arson

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A former Lexington County deputy has been accused of trying to set a house on fire. According to SLED, 41 year old Walter Womble is charged with arson in connection with…

Dutch Fork suspends football operations after death of player

IRMO, SC (WOLO) - Dutch Fork High School has suspended all of its football operations until August 29 after the death of one of its football players Tuesday. Lexington Richland School District 5 announced the suspension of activities which includes …

Former deputy pleads guilty to assault

Florence Co., S.C. (AP)--A former police officer in South Carolina has been ordered to spend six months in prison for hitting a man under arrest and in handcuffs with his flashlight. Investigators say ex-Florence…

Person of interest sought in car break-ins

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a 'person of interest' in several recent car break-ins. Investigators say the incidents happened early Wednesday morning in the Dovefield and Tall Pines…

Teen accused of firing shots into mini-van

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Lexington County say a man accused of shooting into a minivan turned himself in last night. Investigators say Kristofer Thomas and an unidentified 17 year old were walking down…

Charleston church shooter's death sentence upheld

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of a man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation. A three-judge panel of the 4th…

Dutch Fork student dies after collapsing at football practice

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A student at Dutch Fork High School has died. According to a statement released by Lexington Richland School District 5, the student died after collapsing at football practice. The district is not releasing the student's name. We will…

S.C. State University celebrates 125 years

Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) -- A major milestone this week for one South Carolina University. South Carolina State University is celebrating 125 years of education. The University plans to host a commemoration ceremony and campaign…

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