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Local News, Politics, State

Some want SC Governor to implement ‘Stay at Home’ order

In an effort to curb the rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) some in the state say they like to see a 'Stay at Home' order put in place
ABC Columbia Staff, Alexis Frazier,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — as the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina local and state leaders are asking Governor Henry McMaster to make more changes. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier spoke with the Mayor of Columbia, Steve Benjamin who says the order would save lives. Categories: Local News, Politics, State
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Fort Jackson declares ‘Public Health Emergency’ with 25 COVID-19 cases

Ft. Jackson officials declare health emergency as COVID-19 cases jump in one week
ABC Columbia Staff,

Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) — Fort Jackson announces a spike in the amount of cases from 2 just last week to 25 confirmed cases on post Monday March 30th, 2020. Brigadier General Milford Beagle, Jr., now declaring a ‘Public Health Emergency’ saying in a statement released Monday saying in part, “In order to ensure I possess the necessary authorities required…
Local News, News, State

SCDC correctional officer tests positive for COVID-19

A Broad River Correctional officer has tested positive for the coronavirus
ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A correctional officer at Broad River Correctional Institution has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to SCDC. Friday night, the Department of Corrections released a statement saying this is the first SCDC employee who has tested positive. No inmates are positive for COVID-19. According to SCDC, the officer was last at work on March 17 and…

Planting Seeds
Local News

Planting seeds of hope during the coronoavirus outbreak

City leaders work to beautify an area of Columbia while planting hope during emotionally tolling time
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO) — Planting seeds for a better future. Friday morning Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders planted wildflower seeds at the intersection of Main Street and Elmwood Avenue. City leaders say when they bloom the flowers will be part of the city’s on-going gateway project but they area also there to provide hope during a time that is…

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Local News, News, Orangeburg, State

Third suspect arrested for murder in deadly “ambush robbery” of teenager

ABC Columbia Staff,

UPDATE: HOLLY HILL, SC (WOLO) – Cheron Williams, 21, became the third person charged with murder on Friday in connection with the death of an 18-year-old Holly Hill man. ______________ ORIGINAL STORY: HOLLY HILL, SC (WOLO) – Two men have been arrested for a deadly shooting that happened just outside of Holly Hill Monday morning. Raynard Gardner, Jr., 21, and…

Columbia Housing Affordable Plan
Local News

Columbia Housing helps residents with COVID-19 related income loss

residents with a loss of COVID-19 related income loss can now get assistance faster
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Columbia Housing is taking steps to help its residents who have lost jobs or income due to the spread of COVID-19. According to a spokesperson for the agency, if a resident has had a loss of income, if they apply for a rent reduction it would go into effect on April 1, 2020. Previously a loss in…
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Prisma Health suspends COVID-19 related patient payments

patients getting COVID-19 related services through Prisma will no longer require payments
ABC Columbia Staff,

Prisma Health-image courtesy Prisma Health news release Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health announces changes to statements and billing during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prisma Health officials have suspended all COVID-19 related patient payments. A spokesperson for the facility says they made the change to make sure anyone in need of health care will be able to have access so…
Local News, Richland

Columbia Housing set to temporarily close at end of month

Columbia housing agency that manages 1600 properties will temporarily close due to 'Stay at Home' order
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: Columbia Housing) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Housing tells ABC Columbia News they will temporarily close their doors to act in with the City of Columbia’s ‘Stay at Home’ order put in place Thursday March 26th, 2020. Columbia Housing says they will shut their doors Monday, March 30th and they will remain close through Friday April 17th,2020 during which…

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