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What changes passengers should expect to see before heading to CAE

Like airports across the country, Columbia Metropolitan Airport is implementing new measures to keep passengers and staff safe during the pandemic.
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West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Like airports across the country, Columbia Metropolitan Airport is implementing new measures to keep passengers and staff safe during the pandemic. “We’ve got a lot of new protocols put in place, mainly focused around the cleanliness of the facilities,”said Mike Gula, Executive Director of CAE. “You’ll see folks are starting to wear the face masks….

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Patrons glad to return to restaurants as limited indoor dining begins

On Monday, the next phase of reopening began as restaurants could allow in-person dining, with restrictions.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Last week, restaurants in South Carolina were able to open for outdoor dining , as long as they followed certain guidelines. On Monday, the next phase of reopening began as restaurants could allow in-person dining, with restrictions. “It’s our priority as a restaurant industry, to make sure that all of our customers and our employees are…

How Long Can Coronavirus Last On Various Surfaces?
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DHEC: 113 new cases of COVID in SC, 1 more death

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 113 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death. The death occurred in an elderly individual in Marion County. There are now 7,653 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state, and those who have died to 331. DHEC also announced new COVID-19 mobile testing clinics….
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4 families affected by house fire in Fort Jackson

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FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Saturday night, there was a fire in Fort Jackson housing that affected a four-block of townhomes. According to a press release, all four families were moved to another post housing facility, and no family members were hurt. Two responding firefighters had minor burns that were treated, and they returned to duty. The cause of the…

Milwood Ave Crash
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Accident causes temporary closure Gervais St. at Milwood Ave

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Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a tweet by Columbia Police Department, an accident has temporarily closed Gervais Street at Milwood Ave. One person has been reportedly transported to a local hospital. No other information is available at this time, but stay with ABC Columbia as we keep you updated. Categories: Local News, News

Chop Shop Pelion
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3 arrested, charged in Pelion chop shop operation

According to a press release from Lexington County Sheriff's Department, three people have been taken into custody and are charged in connection to a chop shop operation in Pelion. 
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From left to right: Crystal Black, Richard Davis Jr., Daniel McCarthy Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — According to a press release from Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, three people have been taken into custody and are charged in connection to a chop shop operation in Pelion. Crystal Marie Black, 27, and Richard Wade Davis Jr., 33, are charged with three counts of…
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DHEC: 10 more deaths, 168 new cases of COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —On Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths. This now brings the total number of people confirmed to have the virus in South Carolina to 7,531 and those who have died to 330. Eight deaths occurred in elderly individuals in…

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Bill designed to help deaf or hard of hearing people if they’re pulled over now SC Law

Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they're pulled over by law enforcement officers
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West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A new bill designed to help deaf or those hard of hearing is now law. Governor McMaster signed the bill into law, earlier this year, it will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they’re pulled over by law enforcement officers. The DMV Bill H 3357 was signed into law in March. “The…

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New law will help S.C. drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing if they’re pulled over

Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they're pulled over by law enforcement officers.
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West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they’re pulled over by law enforcement officers. The DMV Bill H 3357 was signed into law in March. “The DMV bill has already been passed, and it will be effective next year. So…

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Local urgent care centers testing for COVID-19 antibodies

In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests. MEDcare Urgent Care clinics are now testing patients for COVID-19 antibodies. “When exposed to bacteria or viruses, such as the coronavirus, your body mounts a reaction and antibodies are formed. Takes about 14 plus days for antibodies to be detected,” said…

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