Sumter deputies searching for finger licker
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies say on Monday a woman entered Sub Station II on Peach Orchid Rd. According to investigators, she licked her fingers as she was getting her cash to give the clerk. Deputies…
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Three weeks into curfew, Cayce DPS officers say there haven't been too many violations
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) --For the last few weeks, officers across the state have been enforcing social distancing guidelines and doing what they can to prevent a spread of coronavirus. Some communities, like the City…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin releases statement following governor's announcement
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Following Governor Henry McMaster's announcement that the mandated work-home order would be lifted Monday along with allowing restaurants to serve customers outdoors, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement: “We would encourage people to continue to…
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…
Governor McMaster to lift SC 'stay at home order' on May 4th
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is slowly working to reopen the State. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster announced the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May…
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…
2-year-old girl who disappeared taken by grandmother
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a toddler who may be in “grave” danger and her grandmother accused of kidnapping her.
Sen. Scott praises McMaster’s ‘slow progress’ to reopen SC
U.S. Senator Tim Scott is praising South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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…
COVID-19 cases increase in Clarendon County while the state has peaked
MANNING, SC (WPDE) - State leaders say Washington University reports cases of coronavirus have peaked and that's why they're moving forward with reopening the state. Clarendon County however, is seeing a big increase in…
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…
Sheriff: Man arrested after shooting sleeping cousin in the face
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO) --Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says on Wednesday night deputies responded to a home on Melvin Rd. to find a man sitting in the front yard with family members holding a towel…
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…
Blythewood woman says "liquid gold" plasma helped her recover from COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some treatment methods for coronavirus have been tried on patients across the country, but one gaining steam is receiving antibodies through plasma. Lisa Hardin, the first woman in South Carolina…
Governor's Accelerate SC task force meets, discusses resources component
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette held a meeting of the Governor's Accelerate task force Thursday afternoon. Thursday's meeting focused on the "Resources" component of the effort to re-open SC following the shut down due…
Mayor: LA 1st major US city offering all residents tests
The city of Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have symptoms, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday.
