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AAA predicts travel will be lowest in more than decade due to pandemic

The travel agency says that less people are traveling during the coronavirus pandemic
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ABC Columbia travel Columbia, SC (WOLO) — AAA forecasts that the way Americans will take 700 million trips simply by looking gauging economic factors in addition to the reopening of many states around the country. AAA says the number of people deciding to take a trip regardless of how they get there, is down nearly 15% when compared to those…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, State

More than 2 dozen State Fair events canceled

Will SC State Fair follow suit or proceed with activities for 2020
ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC News) — Summer is here, and the global coronavirus pandemic has changed, delayed or caused the cancelation of several events. Some organizations are even looking further ahead to make decisions about things scheduled in the fall of 2020. Like returning to school and state fairs annually held across the country. Earlier this week, the South Carolina State Fair announced…
Local News, State

Lane reversal simulation held today

It's hurricane season and the state is ramping up their preparedness to make sure they are ready
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: WCIV) I-26 lane reversal simulation Thursday Columbia, SC (WOLO) — State Emergency officials are working to ensure South Carolina is prepared should a major hurricane hit our Coast. Thursday June 25 The Department of Public Safety, along with others will conduct a hurricane evacuation exercise. The lane reversal simulation will take focus on several spots, including 1-77 and 1-26….
Local News, Richland

RCSD looks to identify suspects in attempted burglary of liquor store

six suspects are wanted in connection to the attempted burglary of area liquor store
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co., SC (WOLO)— The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them identify six men that are wanted in connection with an attempted burglary of an area liquor store. Deputies say, May 31,  just before midnight (11:55 p.m)., six men were seen on video trying to break into the J Green’s Beverages (10233 Farrow Road). Authorities say…
Local News, Politics, State

SC Senator pens open letter to Governor for not making masks mandatory

'People are literally dying for you to lead, where are you?'
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Senator Mia McLoud calls Governor Henry McMaster ‘irresponsible’ and ‘reckless’ to encourage residents to follow recommendations for ‘good hygiene’ in what she referred to as a mere ‘pep talk’ instead of responding to the data being given to the public by health officials. McLeod says she has had several email communications with the Governor…
Local News, State

At least 26 cases of COVID-19 linked to Myrtle Beach

One county in West Virginia has more than 2 dozen cases authorities say is link to a visit to the Grand Strand
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More than two dozen coronavirus cases in West Virginia have been linked to Myrtle Beach. Health officials say 26 cases in one county can be directly traced to people who spent time on the Grand Strand. Other cases in the mountaineer state were also connected to people who had visited South Carolina. Categories: Local News, State

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Local News, Politics

Governor McMaster joins Senator Tim Scott to discuss Justice Act Bill

ABC Columbia Staff,

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott Monday to talk about Scott’s police reform bill. Scott says the’ Justice Act Bi’ll provides law enforcement with better training, provides the public with transparency and holds law enforcement departments more accountable. The Republican Senator says the bill was also designed in consultation with President Donald Trump’s objectives around…

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