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7th COVID-19 related death announced in South Carolina

The South Carolin a Department of Health and Environmental Control says the seventh South Carolina resident has succumb to the virus

Image: SC DHEC logo Image Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has announced two additional deaths in South Carolina bringing the total number of deaths statewide to 7. Jonathan Knoche, a physician with DHEC released a statement writing, “Sadly, we have to announce again today that we’ve lost fellow South Carolinians due…

Sumter man dies of apparent gun shot wound, police investigating

SUMTER SC (WOLO)- Sumter Police are investigating an early morning shooting death. According to officials the incident happened around 2:47 am Monday. Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the victim as McKenize Stewart, 42 of Dingle Street. Authorities say Steward was pronounced dead at Prisma Health Tuomey from an apparent gunshot wound. This incident is under investigation. Check back…