The mask debate: if you wear one, here's how
(CNN) - There's been a lot of talk of whether healthy people who aren't healthcare workers should wear masks and gloves in public. Though, health experts…
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Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave carrier amid virus outbreak
Navy officials say nearly 3,000 sailors aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier where the coronavirus has spread will be taken off the ship by Friday.
WHO warns global cases of COVID-19 could reach one million in next few days
(CNN) - The World Health Organization estimates the number of coronavirus cases globally could reach one million in the next few days.…
Prices at Pump drop well below $2 a gallon in SC during pandemic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia is seeing a big dip in prices at the pump, amid the coronavirus crisis. Columbia and the rest of the nation are now seeing steady prices under $2 dollars a gallon.…
Maintaining your mental health during the pandemic
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people are feeling a heightened sense of anxiety, stress and a lack of control over the situation. “This is unprecedented.…
DHEC announces four new deaths, 210 additional cases of coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 26. DHEC also reporting…
Truck carrying toilet paper catches fire, shuts down all lanes of westbound I-20
A tractor-trailer carrying toilet paper caught fire overnight in Hutchins, according to local officials.
Andrew Jack, 'Star Wars' actor, dies from Covid-19
Andrew Jack, a British actor and dialect coach who had roles in a number of "Star Wars" movies, has died aged 76 after contracting Covid-19, his agent has said.
Effective today: Non essential businesses in SC must close under Executive Order
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Effective today, April 1, 2020 non essential businesses, as defined by the order, must close under an executive order. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued the order on Tuesday to help combat…
SC Governor issues Executive Order closing non essential businesses
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order closing non essential businesses to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will…
DHEC announces four additional deaths related to coronavirus, 158 additional cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to the coronavirus. According to health officials, three patients were elderly individuals who also had…
Helping families affected by Alzheimer's navigate through the COVID-19 crisis
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- During this pandemic, it can be extremely stressful if you're a caregiver for a loved one battling dementia or Alzheimer's. Millions of families across the U.S. are affected by the disease,…
State and local leaders call on Governor to issue stay-at-home Order
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- As the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina, state and local leaders are calling on the governor to make changes. "Time is truly…
House member McCoy sworn in as South Carolina’s US attorney
A prominent state lawmaker has been sworn in as the new U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, according to federal officials.
Government warns of stimulus scam making the rounds
Columbia, SC (CNN) --Government officials are asking you to be aware. They say scammers are already trying to steal people's money while Americans wait on their stimulus checks. According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin,…
Some want SC Governor to implement 'Stay at Home' order
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- as the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina local and state leaders are asking Governor Henry McMaster to make more changes.…
Johnson & Johnson could test a coronavirus vaccine by September
(CNN) - Johnson and Johnson announced it could test a coronavirus vaccine by September. The company announced they have committed one billion dollars to fund vaccine…
AP: Candidate filing in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The filing period for South Carolina's 2020 primaries and November general election closed Monday, although the coronavirus outbreak has left in flux how exactly the elections will be carried out. Perhaps the most highly anticipated election…
Funeral homes feel impact as COVID-19 threat continues
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) --- This is an unprecedented time for all of us, and it can be especially tough if you've recently lost a loved one. Because of changing state and federal guidelines, funeral…
DHEC announces two additional deaths related to coronavirus, 151 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced two additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 18. According to health officials,…
