Author: Maria Szatkowski

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State COVID-19 Strike Team works to combat coronavirus fraud schemes

On Monday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announced a Strike Team to combat COVID-19 fraud schemes.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina announced a Strike Team to combat COVID-19 fraud schemes. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are part of South Carolina’s new Strike Team. “We’re working with the state level and the federal level to come together to combine our resources, to make sure we…

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Local music school launches ‘Cabin Fever Busters’ to help students try something new

Private lessons are continuing, but now they have access to 'Cabin Fever Busters.' It's an online group that offers free lessons, classes, games and contests.
Maria Szatkowski,

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) — Businesses across the country remain shut down because of COVID-19, and that includes music schools. But one local school is still teaching music virtually, and now offering even more free services for its students. Being under quarantine isn’t stopping Columbia Arts Academy music students from learning. “Music is a powerful thing, especially in a time of…

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Family celebrates grandma’s 93rd birthday through social distance

On Sunday, a local family brought some birthday cheer to their loved one who's turning 93 on Monday.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday, a local family brought some birthday cheer to their loved one who’s turning 93 on Monday. Grandma Zelba is currently at NHC Parklane in Columbia, recovering from a bad fall a few months ago. She broke her hip. The health center she’s in isn’t currently allowing visitors in because of coronavirus concerns. But on…

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SC Strong shirts raise more than $10,000 to help health care workers

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Palmetto Shirt Company is already more than halfway to their fundraising goal to help nurses. The company has raised over $10,000 through their ‘SC Strong’ t-shirt fundraiser. The shirts are $10 each, with $2 from each sale going to the South Carolina Nurses Foundation and the South Carolina Hospital Association. The money will help fund nursing…
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DHEC: 4 more deaths, 132 new cases of COVID-19 in state

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Coronavirus video image Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Four more deaths, and 132 new cases of COVID-19 were announced Sunday by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). There have now been 44 deaths statewide with 2,049 confirmed cases. Three of the deaths were in elderly patients. Two had underlying health conditions, and one remains under investigation. The…
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6 additional deaths, 217 new cases of COVID-19 in S.C.

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 217 more confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state, and six additional deaths. This now brings the state’s death total to 40, and the number of confirmed cases to 1,917. The six deaths announced Saturday were elderly patients with underlying health conditions. Two lived in…

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

Tips to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The current coronavirus crisis can cause anyone feelings of anxiety  and fear.  But there are some things you can do to help your mental health. “This is unprecedented. Most of us have never lived through a pandemic. So how do we adjust to it? It’s completely normal to be confused, to wonder how we deal with…

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Maintaining your mental health during the pandemic

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people are feeling a heightened sense of anxiety, stress and a lack of control over the situation.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people are feeling a heightened sense of anxiety, stress and a lack of control over the situation. “This is unprecedented. Most of us have never lived through a pandemic. So how do we adjust to it? It’s completely normal to be confused, to wonder how we deal with…
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Helping families affected by Alzheimer’s navigate through the COVID-19 crisis

During this pandemic, it can be extremely stressful if you're a caregiver for a loved one battling dementia or Alzheimer's. 
Maria Szatkowski,

Alz.org Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — During this pandemic, it can be extremely stressful if you’re a caregiver for a loved one battling dementia or Alzheimer’s. Millions of families across the U.S. are affected by the disease, and right now it can be tough to navigate through the pandemic. “Just because a dementia patient may not understand what’s happening right now,…

Funeral Homes And Corona
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Funeral homes feel impact as COVID-19 threat continues

Local funeral homes are feeling the impact as the spread of COVID-19 continues.
Maria Szatkowski,

Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) — This is an unprecedented time for all of us, and it can be especially tough if you’ve recently lost a loved one. Because of changing state and federal guidelines, funeral homes are having to adjust how they operate. “It’s definitely been an eye-opener for us to keep our employees safe and the families safe when they…

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