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Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook has requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigate an officer-involved shooting that took place Wednesday evening on Monticello Road.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 139 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 as of Wednesday, including 12 additional deaths.
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The Lexington Police Department is looking for information on recent vandalizations of multiple Town of Lexington businesses.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 187 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 as of Tuesday, including three additional deaths.
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Traffic on Hwy. 378 in West Columbia (lanes heading toward Columbia) in front of the House of Raeford was backing up Tuesday morning in the 9 a.m. hour due to a sale the plant is currently offering to the public.
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Dominion Energy will conduct their annual testing of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Facility’s Early Warning Siren System (EWSS) at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Governor Henry McMaster and other state officials held a press conference Monday at 4 p.m., providing the latest COVID-19 update for South Carolina.
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Lexington County deputies responded to the 1100 block of Old Lexington Highway in Chapin Monday around midday to initiate a death investigation.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Sunday 132 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including four additional deaths.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Saturday announced 217 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, including six additional deaths.
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A vast majority, or more than 90 percent, of those tested for COVID-19 in South Carolina are receiving a negative result.
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Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the person who died Friday after being involved in a tragic ATV incident. Columbia/Richland Fire and South Carolina Highway Patrol responded just before 6 p.m. to Ridge Crest Court and found an unresponsive male victim lying on the ground.
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A Lexington County patrol deputy is in home isolation after testing positive Friday for COVID-19, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday evening.
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Governor Henry McMaster alongside other state officials held a press conference Friday afternoon to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in South Carolina.
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S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster will allow for a more specific display by the Department of Health and Environmental Control of the number of coronavirus cases.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported 261 additional cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. This brings the statewide total cases to 1,554 in all 46 counties.
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Lexington County residents should not be alarmed Friday at 7 p.m. if they suddenly begin to hear sirens.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths Wednesday related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 26.
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Schools are closed because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Governor Henry McMaster along with other officials held a press conference Tuesday to update the public on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Staying home, social distancing and frequent hand-washing are all ways health and government officials are urging Midlands residents to help save lives. Now, here’s something else you can do: Donate blood.
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Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Monday evening that he said is a result of behavior observed last weekend by the Department of Natural Resources and SLED.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced two additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus as of Monday. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 18.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as a result of an incident that occurred on I-20 westbound at mile marker 53. The incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced one additional death related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus Sunday. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 16.
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As of Saturday, all state parks in South Carolina will be closed through Thursday, April 30 in an effort to support the state's response to COVID-19. The closures are designed to keep visitors and employees as safe as possible, by mitigating the spread of the coronavirus, according to southc…
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Cayce City Council has unanimously approved a resolution that calls for Gov. Henry McMaster to immediately issue a statewide mandatory Shelter-in-Place Order to fight COVID-19.
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Representatives from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Saturday that there are two additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 15.
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According to Dominion Energy’s Vice President of Customer Service Sam Dozier, the coronavirus pandemic is not going to stop phone scammers from trying to imitate Dominion Energy's representatives.
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Governor Henry McMaster announced a new executive order Friday, related to all people entering into South Carolina.
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The Department of Homeland Security announced it would be extending the enforcement date of the Federal REAL ID Act from Oct. 1 of this year to Oct. 1, 2021.
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Residents in unincorporated areas of Richland County will no longer have curbside pickup of bulk items such as furniture, appliances and mattresses.
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City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the members of the Columbia City Council held a meeting Thursday to consider a shelter-in-place order. A discussion was held where each council member spoke on the topic, and there was some opposition. However, after a vote, the ordinance was passed.
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Governor Henry McMaster hosted a briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic in South Carolina today. He and other state department officials spoke on COVID-19 case numbers in the state and how employment and business in South Carolina are affected by the pandemic.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is investigating 82 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, as of Wednesday. This brings the total number of known cases to 424 statewide in 39 counties.
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference Monday to provide the latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic, along with SC Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell and other officials.
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The staff at Midlands-based Palmetto Pediatric is well-versed in taking care of babies and children. Deborah Greenhouse, M.D., said many adjustments have been made in their five local offices to ensure cleanliness and safety remains a top priority. She understands that parents are worried ab…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO and Owner Lou Kennedy has donated 50 liters of hand sanitizer to the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center.
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Keeping the food supply stocked as America deals with the coronavirus is important.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a motor vehicle accident. It occurred on I-20 westbound at mile marker 38 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Saturday.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is investigating 46 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, as of Saturday. This brings the total number statewide to 173 cases in 30 counties.
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced overpass bridge closures at Holy Trinity Church Road and Parr Road, in Newberry County, as part of Midlands Connection project construction. Detour routes have been identified for the closures.
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The University of South Carolina was made aware Friday night that a student living in a residence hall on the Columbia campus has tested positive for COVID-19.
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The State Farmers Market at 3483 Charleston Highway in West Columbia will remain open during the coronavirus crisis.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is investigating 45 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, as of Friday. This brings the total number statewide to 124 cases in 25 counties, as one case that was previously announced for Charleston County was dete…
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The University of South Carolina announced Thursday that it will extend remote learning for students through the remainder of the spring semester. Students will begin online instruction as previously scheduled and it will continue through the completion of final exams in May. This applies to…
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred in the 1000 block of Woodtrail Drive in Gaston at approximately 10:40 a.m. Thursday.
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A memorandum from the chief justice of South Carolina’s Supreme Court this week prompted the release of seven defendants from the Lexington County Detention Center.
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Governor Henry McMaster provided the latest update at a Thursday press conference regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is investigating 13 new confirmed cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of statewide cases to 60, in 14 counties.
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The City of Columbia Animal Services is currently working with a skeletal crew with two groups of employees. Due to coronavirus concerns, the facility has adjusted its operations.
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