CDC releases new guidelines for safely reopening country
(CNN) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidelines for reopening the country. The 60-page report details the steps the u-s should take as it…
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As SC begins to reopen from COVID, Harvest Hope continues to help thousands of people
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families. Harvest Hope Food Bank has been busier than…
Riverbanks Zoo announces opening date
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--With the governor's announcement that tourist attractions in the state can once again open to the public Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has announced its return date. A spokesperson says the zoo will reopen to guests on Saturday, May…
Governor lifts restrictions on athletic facilities, tourist attractions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- More restrictions lifted in South Carolina. Wednesday afternoon governor henry mcmaster announced that the state is scaling back restrictions on certain athletic facilities and tourist attractions. The athletic facilities include places like baseball fields, parks, and…
Governor to update SC COVID-19 response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and state health officials will update the state's response to COVID-19 at 4pm Wednesday according to a press release from the governor's office. ABC Columbia News will carry the news conference live on air…
Body found on beach identified as former WWE star
The body of former World Wrestling Entertainment pro Shad Gaspard was found early Wednesday on Los Angeles' Venice Beach, after he was caught in a rip current last weekend, police said.
Official WH portrait unveiling of former President Obama 'unlikely '
(CNN)---- An official portrait unveiling for former President Barack Obama at the White House isn't expected to occur anytime soon as his successor, President Donald Trump, accuses him of unsubstantiated and unspecified crimes. NBC News first…
Annie Glenn, widow of Sen. John Glenn, dies at 100
Annie Glenn, wife of the late astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn who overcame a childhood stutter to become an advocate for others with speech disorders, died Tuesday of complications from COVID-19. She was 100.
Questions remain as SC virus committee winds down work
AccelerateSC, a group that Gov. McMaster created to help South Carolina grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, is winding down its work.
How graduating seniors across the country are preparing for college in the fall
(ABC NEWS) - Across the country high schools are holding unique graduation ceremonies trying to honor their seniors without putting their health at risk. What happens for students looking toward college…
Mnuchin, Powell differ on outlook as they defend US economic response to coronavirus
(CNN) - Historic job losses, an economy heading toward recession and an unprecedented but uneven emergency federal response. The economic aspect of the…
S.C. tourist attractions could open this weekend, no plans to close beaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) was on hand as "accelerateSC", a task force formed by the Governor to find safe solutions to reopen the state's economy, held its third full meeting.…
Plasma recipient, donor meet (virtually) after successfully recovering from COVID
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, South Carolina's first convalescent plasma recipient met the woman who she says saved her life. Lisa Hardin, of Columbia, received Harriet Whitaker's plasma. Because of the transfusion, she…
Father asking for help after 14 month old burned in car
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police say 14 month old Kairon Bramsen is in critical condition at the Augusta Burn Center in Georgia. His father, Steven Bramsen has set up a GoFundMe to…
What Americans will and won't owe back to the government after coronavirus pandemic
(CNN) - Billions of federal coronavirus relief dollars are going straight to Americans but will they have to send some of that money…
“It’s been a journey." Local barbershop glad to reopen following closure due to COVID
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Monday, more businesses across South Carolina opened their doors after being closed for months because of the coronavirus pandemic. In the latest step to reopening South Carolina, close…
CPD investigates Monday afternoon shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia police are investigating a deadly Monday afternoon shooting. Investigators say around 1pm Monday a man was found unresponsive at a home on Edison St. Police say they are questioning…
Effective Monday: close contact services, like gyms, and salons, to reopen in limited capacity
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready to reopen. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that close contact service providers, fitness and exercise centers, commercial gyms, and public or commercial pools will be able to open in…
Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office looking for missing 66-year-old man
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Orangeburg Co. Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing and endangered man. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said Donnie Ford, 66, was last seen leaving the Regional Medical Center late Friday. According to a press release, the…
DHEC: 5 more deaths, 163 new cases of COVID-19
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 163 new cases of coronavirus, and five more deaths. This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to…
