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South Carolina ranked 10th-worst in public health and natural disaster preparedness

by Tony Fortier-Bensen

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — South Carolina, much like the rest of the country, is in the middle of dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. In spectacular timing, according to QuoteWizard.com, they rank the Palmetto State as the 10th-worst state prepared for a public health concern, like the coronavirus, or a natural disaster. The website takes into account of hospital preparedness, paid time…

MUSC offers free online coronavirus screenings

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The Medical University of South Carolina announced Saturday it will give in-state residents free online coronavirus screenings through its telehealth program. The service is for people who are worried they may have been exposed to the virus, and are suffering from mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. To have a screening, visit MUSC’s virtual health care website, MUSC.care. Once there,…

The risk of the coronavirus in SC remains low, SCDHEC says

By Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

COLUMBIA,SC (WPDE) — Gov. Henry McMaster and state public health officials held a press conference Saturday morning to discuss possible cases of the 2019 coronavirus in South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster and a team of health officials want the public to continue their daily routines and encourage everyone to stay calm after the two possible cases of the coronavirus in SC were…

1 dead in Dillon County wreck

by Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

DILLON COUNTY (WPDE) — One person is dead in a car crash in Dillon County. It was reported at 6:40 a.m. according to Dillon County Master Trooper Brian Lee. Lee said a 2012 Nissan Maxima ran off the ride side of the roadway and overcorrected causing the car to overturn and hit a utility pole. The passenger was not wearing a…

CPD updates Bailey St. shooting incident

CPD Crime Scene Graphic Courtesy Columbia Police Twitter(CPD) – Columbia Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a 3-year-old boy critically injured yesterday Authorities say the incident took place at approximately 5 p.m. at The Colony Apartments on Bailey Street. Investigators with the Special Victims Unit believe that the boy was able gain access to a gun and discharged…

The Bachelor ‘Women Tell All’ tackle online bullying

ABC — coming up next week The Bachelor Finale, who will Pilot Pete choose? See it right here on ABC Columbia. But first, we’re going behind the scenes with an exclusive look at “The Women Tell All” where the show revealed some of the messages the contestants have been getting calling attention to cyber bullying. Here’s ABC’s Abbie Boudreau. Categories:…