Archives: August 2020

Local News, News, State

First SC trial resumes after COVID-19 shutdown with masks, shields and spread out jurors

Associated Press,

LAURENS, SC (AP) – The first trial in a South Carolina courtroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began includes spread out jurors, a glass shield around the witness stand and bailiffs reminding everyone that masks are required. The murder trial started Tuesday in Laurens County and was the first case tried in front of a jury since courts closed in mid-March…

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Local News, News, State

Harvest Hope holds ‘Fill the Gap’ campaign to restock high demand items

Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a new food initiative this month called 'Fill the Gap.'
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a new food initiative this month called ‘Fill the Gap.’ Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvest Hope has seen record numbers of people needing help the past few months. “People need food 24/7. So our mission was critical before COVID, and now just like any other crisis, it’s very critical,” said…
National News, News, Politics

Facebook deletes Trump post claiming children are “virtually immune” to coronavirus

Associated Press,

(AP) – Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus. The post in question featured a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are “virtually immune” to the virus. Facebook said Wednesday that the “video includes false claims that a…

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Local News, News

Midlands restaurant owners say new executive order simply codifies what they’ve been practicing for months

The new executive order requires masks at restaurants and bars, and also prohibits standing and congregating around bars
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you have gone out to eat over the last few days, you might have seen some changes at your favorite bars and restaurants Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC)’s new executive order requires customers and staff to wear a mask whenever they are inside an establishment, prohibits indoor capacity to 50%, and preventing gathering around a bar. The…