2 Gaston teens charged in Friday night fatal shooting
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- Two teens from Gaston are now in custody and charged in connection to a fatal shooting Friday night. According to a press release sent by the Lexington Co.…
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Cops: SC woman tied up with Christmas lights, fatally beaten
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) --- Authorities say a man and a woman tied a woman they were living with up with Christmas lights and beat her to death in her South Carolina home. Greenville County deputies…
S.C. cities defy state on restrictions as virus cases rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --- Leaders of several South Carolina cities on Saturday said they were defying Gov. Henry McMaster's opposition to stay-at-home orders and Attorney General Alan Wilson's opinion that only McMaster can issue such measures. The moves came as…
2 more COVID-19 deaths announced in SC, brings state's total to 15
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is announcing two more deaths due to COVID-19. Both were elderly patients with underlying health conditions. One was a resident of Richland County, the other was…
SCDC correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A correctional officer at Broad River Correctional Institution has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to SCDC. Friday night, the Department of Corrections released a statement saying this is the first SCDC employee who has tested…
Third suspect arrested for murder in deadly "ambush robbery" of teenager
UPDATE: HOLLY HILL, SC (WOLO) - Cheron Williams, 21, became the third person charged with murder on Friday in connection with the death of an 18-year-old Holly Hill man. ______________ ORIGINAL STORY: HOLLY HILL, SC (WOLO) - Two men have…
DHEC: four more deaths in SC, 86 additional cases of coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 13. DHEC also announced it…
SC Governor ordering visitors from designated COVID-19 hot spots to quarantine when entering SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced an Executive Order: "I have ordered that all visitors coming to South Carolina from the COVID-19 hotspots of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, or…
Pelosi forecasts House OK of Senate’s $2.2T virus aid plan
The House of Representatives will give final approval Friday to the massive $2.2 trillion economic rescue bill for the coronavirus.
Prisma Health suspends COVID-19 related patient payments
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Prisma Health announces changes to statements and billing during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prisma Health officials have suspended all COVID-19 related patient payments. A spokesperson…
How long can coronavirus last on various surfaces?
(CNN) - By now you know the coronavirus can survive on surfaces, but do you know for how long? The video above sheds light on that very question.
The US now has more cases of coronavirus than any country in the world
(CNN) - The United States now has the most coronavirus cases of any country in the world with more than 82,000 cases.…
2 arrested in deadly shooting after "ambush robbery" in Orangeburg County
HOLLY HILL, SC (WOLO) - Two men have been arrested for a deadly shooting that happened just outside of Holly Hill Monday morning. Raynard Gardner, Jr., 21, and Daniel Bell, 24, both of Holly Hill, face a murder charge…
Joann Fabrics working to combat mask shortage with 'mask kits'
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Joann Fabrics nationwide are helping to fight the mask shortage for health care workers with a take-home mask kit. “Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my…
DHEC announces two more deaths related to COVID-19, 32 additional cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced two additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC say this brings the state’s total number of deaths to nine. DHEC…
SC Governor Henry McMaster: I have great faith in the people of our state
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed the state with a Coronavirus update. McMaster says at this time, there is no 'shelter in place'. The Governor went on to say, if…
SC Senators say stimulus deal encourages unemployment
(CNN) --- The White House and lawmakers have agreed on a stimulus deal, but not everyone is in support of it. Some Senate Republicans are now pushing for a vote on an amendment…
Prisma Health experts develop prototype for ventilators to treat 4 patients at once
(WOLO) - A ventilator prototype has been developed by Prisma Health experts that could give hospitals the ability to treat more COVID-19 patients…
Conagree Elementary teachers connect from safe distance during parade
SOUTH CONGAREE (WOLO)- Dozens of teachers and staff from Congaree Elementary lined the streets of their students for a teacher parade. "All of us really miss our kids, and we love them," Victoria…
US has deadliest day since coronavirus outbreak began as death toll surpasses 1000
(CNN) - The number of coronavirus cases in the United States now stands at more than 68,000. The daily death toll also reached a new high with at least 185…
