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State COVID-19 Strike Team works to combat coronavirus fraud schemes

On Monday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announced a Strike Team to combat COVID-19 fraud schemes.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announced a Strike Team to combat COVID-19 fraud schemes. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are part of South Carolina’s new Strike Team. “We’re working with the state level and the federal level to come together to combine our resources, to make sure we…

Local music school launches ‘Cabin Fever Busters’ to help students try something new

Private lessons are continuing, but now they have access to 'Cabin Fever Busters.' It's an online group that offers free lessons, classes, games and contests.

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) — Businesses across the country remain shut down because of COVID-19, and that includes music schools. But one local school is still teaching music virtually, and now offering even more free services for its students. Being under quarantine isn’t stopping Columbia Arts Academy music students from learning. “Music is a powerful thing, especially in a time of…

LCSD deputy tests positive for COVID-19

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A deputy with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, according to a news release. The patrol deputy, based in the South Region office near Pelion, is now in home isolation. According to the Sheriff, the deputy is in good spirits as he rests. LCSD has thoroughly cleaned the facility the deputy…