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Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Trump is “sticking up for” Biden who has denied sexual assault allegation
(ABC NEWS) – Former Vice President Joe Biden is strongly denying an allegation of sexual assault. The claim comes from a former female staffer who says Biden sexually assaulted her while she briefly worked in his senate office in 1993. For the first time we’re hearing Biden’s response to the accusation. “No, it is not true. I’m saying unequivocally, it…
More than 64,000 US COVID-19 deaths as some vaccines have been approved for human testing
(ABC NEWS) – More than 64,000 people in the US have died from COVID-19, nearly 10,000 of them since Monday. We’re learning more though, about efforts to fast-track treatments and vaccines, as some states move forward with controversial plans to re-start their economies. Watch the video above for the full report. Categories: National News, News
State parks are now reopened with safety guidelines
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– State parks in South Carolina reopened Friday. But the re-openings come with certain guidelines. Visitors are asked to maintain social distance from others. The parks will shut gates regularly to limit visitor capacity and visitors should limit groups to less than three. Picnic shelters and community buildings, will remain closed. SC state parks staff is also encouraging…
Fort Jackson extends closure of post schools
The military installation says they will continue using distance learning
Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) — Fort Jackson announces plans to extend their closure of post schools on the military installation. Commanding Brigadier General Milford Beagle, Jr. says instead they will continue using distance learning for the rest of the 2019/2020 school year. Commanding General Beagle says this was not an easy decision to make since he acknowledges how important it…
SC state parks to reopen with safety precautions in place
You can get back to the great outdoors Friday, but you will still have to adhere to CDC guidelines
South Carolina state parks plan to reopen Friday May 1st, but there will be some changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prisma Health expands COVID-19 testing with seven new locations
Prisma Health expands COVID-19 testing with 7 new locations
On May 2, Prisma Health is teaming up with DHEC to offer community screening for COVID-19 at seven locations statewide.
COVID-19 cases increase in Clarendon County while the state has peaked
MANNING, SC (WPDE) – State leaders say Washington University reports cases of coronavirus have peaked and that’s why they’re moving forward with reopening the state. Clarendon County however, is seeing a big increase in cases and now has the most confirmed cases per capita, most estimated cases per capita and most deaths per capita in the state. Watch the video…
EPA releases list of qualified disinfectants to safeguard against COVID-19
If you're having a hard time finding specific cleaning supplies like lysol, or hand sanitizer the EPA has alternatives
Image: EPA logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is continuing its efforts to provide critical information on surface disinfectant products that can be used to protect the health of all Americans throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency. In support of these efforts, EPA now has nearly 400 products that have qualified to be effective against SARS-CoV-2,…
Movie releases may never be the same after succes of Trolls World Tour during COVID-19 pandemic
(ABC NEWS) – The recent success of the Trolls World Tour movie release could change how new movies are released even after the pandemic and resulting shutdown ends. The Oscars have also announced new rules for nominee’s during the pandemic. Watch the video above for the full report. Categories: Entertainment News, National News, News
