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Health, Local News, Politics, State

Former SC Governor David Beasley tests positive for COVID-19

Former SC Governor David Beasley releases a statement to the public announcing he has tested positive for coronavirus
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: David Beasley @Twitter Columbia, SC (WOLO) — – Now Executive Director for the World Food Program, Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Beasley posted a message to the public via twitter making the announcement Thursday evening. In the post, Beasley says he began feeling ‘unwell’ last weekend, after returning home from a trip…
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Prisma Health restricts visitors as safeguard against coronavirus

Prisma Health announces visitor restrictions in all of their hospitals until further notice
ABC Columbia Staff,

(image: Prisma Health) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health has announced their plans to join all South Carolina hospitals in expanded restrictions to visitors at facilities during the outbreak. Prisma officials say the move will help them  protect their patients, staff and members of the community as the number of coronavirus cases (COVID-19) continues to climb. This change affects Prisma…

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Senator Tim Scott worries a relief bill could have “disastrous effects” on SC

ABC Columbia Staff,

(WOLO) – US Senator Tim Scott is sharing his thoughts on the potential relief bill. He says that though the COVID-19 package is will-intended, it could have “disastrous effects on South Carolina’s small businesses and their employees.” Senator Scott says he has been involved in talks with other congress members about another measure that will bring families, workers, healthcare professionals…

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City of Columbia curfew is now in effect for 61 days

Tuesday City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin implemented an ordinance putting a citywide curfew in place
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Rochelle Dean Columbia,SC (WOLO)—  The City of Columbia is officially under a curfew. Less than a week after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that began   tonight, Wednesday March 18th, 2020 at 11PM and will run through 6AM everyday for the next 3 months. Just a few hours before the ordinance…
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COMET to roll forward with reduced routes amid coronavirus

COMET bus serice is reducing its services to a Saturday schedule beginning Thursday until April
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: The COMET /ABC FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There are endless circumstances that have changed, and continue to do so, as the coronavirus global pandemic forces people around the world, and here in the Midlands adjust to a new normal. One of those changes involve how you get from place to place on a daily basis. Beginning Thursday March…

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City of Columbia curfew goes in effect tonight at 11PM

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Rochelle Dean Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tonight,  Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM. Under this declaration,  the City of Columbia will restrict travel and all public gatherings during the hours listed above. The only exceptions will be…

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Furman University announces school will not return for the Spring semester

Furman University will not return during the Spring 2020 semester amid coronavirus concerns
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Furman University@ Twitter Greenville, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday night Furman University updated information for their students and staff as information continues to change daily. The University announcing now that the institution will not be returning for school during the Spring semester. The Unversity President releasing this statement on the University website writing, “Dear Furman Community and Families, None of…

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City of Columbia curfew to go in effect Wednesday

To prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin issues citywide curfew
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Rochelle Dean Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Just days after declaring a State of Emergency, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has implemented a citywide curfew that will go into effect tomorrow,  Wednesday March 18th, 2020 from 11PM until 6AM. Under this declaration,  the City will restrict travel and all public gatherings during the hours listed above. The only exceptions will be for those…

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‘California Dreaming’ restaurant invites children to eat free

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With new State of Emergency protocols put in place throughout Columbia, and the entire state for that matter several restaurants and bars are making some adjustments to how they operate. While some locations are closing early, or not opening to the public at all for specific periods of time, one location is offering area parents a…

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COMET bus suspends some routes, adds additional cleansing

The transportation service COMET is putting more safe guards in place to reduce public risk of coronavirus exposure
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia , SC (WOLO) — The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET)  released a list of precautionary measures help reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) last week Monday, March 17th The transportation company announced that ‘Out of concern for the safety of the riding and general public”, they would be putting even more measures in place to keep…

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