Author: ABC Columbia Staff

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Local News, Politics, State

SC launches task force to keep eye on COVID-19 related schemes

U.S. Attorney's office starts new initiative to monitor fraud, hoarding, price gouging during outbreak
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO) —The U.S. Attorney’s office has established the South Carolina ‘COVID-19 Strike Team’. The team will investigate coronavirus fraud schemes, hoarding, and price gouging. The team includes members of the U.S. Attorney’s office, Federal Law Enforcement officers, SLED, and members of the South Carolina Attorney General’s office. Several federal agencies and local law enforcement agencies are also participating. U.S….

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News, State

Inmate tests positive for COVID-19 is released by a judge

Inmate who tests positive for COVID-19 is ordered out of facility
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center North Charleston, SC (WOLO) — A man in incarcerated in the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center has been released from the facility after testing positive for coronoavirus (COVID -19). Monday, a judge ordered the release of the infected inmate after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. A contracted cleaning crew has sanitized all areas of…

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Health, Local News, State

Fort Jackson is no longer allowing non essential, key personnel on post

Beginning today the Fort Jackson base is keeping from being gain access as they fight caes of COVID-19
ABC Columbia Staff,

Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) —  As Fort Jackson fights a rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on their post, beginning to day, Monday April 6, 2020 officials are limiting access to the post. The new policy was put in place to stop the spread of the virus that officials last reported at 25 cases forcing officials to declare it a ‘public…

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Local News, State

Graduating seniors prepare for 2020 ceremonies with cautious optimism during outbreak

Students face a new reality as they approach graduation ceremonies amid coronavirus
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s safe to say that seniors graduating from high school this year will not get to go through most traditions like many of us did. Proms, senior outings, and those typical end of the year excitement they’ve been working towards for the last 4 years. Friday was another example of how these young adults are facing…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Richland

Prisma Health reduces COVID-19 drive through testing hours

Health officials say a decrerase in demand is leading to reduced coronavirus (COVID-19) testing hours
ABC Columbia Staff,

Prisma Health test SiteCoronavirus Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Starting this weekend Prisma Health will change their hours for those of you interested in taking advantage of the drive through coronavirus (COVID-19) testing. Health officials say, as of right now they plan to reduce their hours of operation because of a decrease in demand, however officials say these hours will adjust…

Lexington, Local News, News, State

LCSD deputy tests positive for COVID-19

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A deputy with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, according to a news release. The patrol deputy, based in the South Region office near Pelion, is now in home isolation. According to the Sheriff, the deputy is in good spirits as he rests. LCSD has thoroughly cleaned the facility the deputy…

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Health, Local News

Number of meals districts are using to feed children during outbreak jumps

School districts are making sure children out of school are getting healthy meals everyday
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — The number of meals served by Lexington – Richland School District Five has grown exponentially in the past three weeks. District officials say the first week they provided more than 9,700 meals. That number increased to more than 34 thousand meals the second week and to 44 thousand meals last week. Districts across the Midlands…

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Health, Local News

Prisma Health implements additional safeguards during outbreak

Prisma has put more changes into effect to keep patients and staff safe
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—Prisma Health recently updated its policy on what personal protective equipment its employees will have in order to match the guidelines from the centers for disease control and prevention and the world health organization In addition to ensuring that each team member has the proper equipment to coincide with a particular patient’s conditon, all Prisma team members who work…

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