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Woman killed by alligator in Low Country

Kiawah Island, S.C. (WOLO)--  Charleston deputies say just before 5:00 Friday afternoon, investigators responded to a pond in the area of Salt Cedar Lane for a report of an alligator encounter with a woman. Investigators say the woman died in…

Man accused of stealing stimulus checks arrested

(CNN)-- A New York man has been accused of stealing nine Coronavirus stimulus checks. Feng Chen, 31, of Brooklyn was arrested and charged with stealing mail. New York police officers found Chen had credit cards, checks and nine stimulus payments…

Sea turtle nesting season underway in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources says sea turtle nesting season began right on cue with a loggerhead turtle nest discovered at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife…

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…

Myrtle Beach hotels opening

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE)--Hotels in Myrtle Beach will open Friday for short-term rentals--but there are some restrictions. They will only be open to existing reservations. Property owners won't take new reservations until May 15. City council also voted to allow…

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…

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