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Coronavirus data by schools now released by state agency
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time, state heath officials have released coronavirus numbers associated with South Carolina public and private schools. DHEC announced Friday there were 158 reported cases of the virus associated with students, faculty and staff . 89 of those were students and 69 school employees. The report only includes K-12 students and staff who are…
‘Midlands Strong’ thanks first responders for work during pandemic
The event recognized first responders, educators, medical professionals and members of the military
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Leaders here in the Midlands took some time out of their schedules in order to say thank you to the men and women who’ve stepped in and stepped up in various capacities during the pandemic in Richland and Lexington counties. The ‘Midlands Strong;’ event was organized by the Lexington Chamber of Commerce as a way of showing…
RCSD searches for missing Chapin teen
Officials say her family is new to the area, and she has no known friends, needs medication
Image: RCSD Richland Co.,SC (WOLO)— The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs the public’s help locating a Chapin teen they say ran away from her home aroud 11pm Wednesday night and has not been seen since. Accthe authorities, 14 year old Carley Sederbaum and her family are new to the area, and as far as they know has no known friends….
UofSC President addresses ‘rumors’ over testing protocols after testing pause
DHEC and Nephron Pharmaceuticals will provide back up testing as soon as possible
Columbia, SC (WOLO) – On Thursday, the University of South Carolina announced it would be temporarily pausing its COVID-19 testing on campus because of a staffing shortage at the lab. Amid apparent rumors circulating on social media about the protocol, University President Bob Caslen sent out a statement Thursday night: “… We have temporarily paused saliva testing because of a…
UofSC postpones Davis Field coronavirus testing due to staffing shortages
Officials say they will resume testing once they are able to get ample staff to conduct COVID-19 testing
Columbia, SC (WOLO) Officials at the University of South Carolina coronavirus testing at Davis Field is cancelled due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they are postponing the saliva testing until additional resources are available. in the meantime, leaders say students experiencing symptoms should contact student health services to make an appointment. If you are exhibiting symptoms…
UofSC Interfraternity Council makes changes to fall recruitment as COVID-19 cases rise
Head of University of South Carolina Greek community implements changes saying, 'The health and safety of our members is the main concern.'
(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Students at the University of South Carolina have been back on campus for less than a month, but as students, faculty and staff resumed in person instruction, cases of coronavirus began to surface. The council announcing Wednesday plans to continue fall recruitment virtually instead of in-person. This decision comes after the University of South…
Benedict College unveils women’s business center
Benedict College will be one of two HBCU's with a women's business center in the nation
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — In a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Benedict college will launch its women’s business center. The college says the new business center will help small businesses owned by women start, grow, expand, and recover as the country continues to work to restart the economy. Benedict College will be one of only two HBCU’s in…
