Author: Maria Szatkowski

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2 Gaston teens charged in Friday night fatal shooting

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Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — Two teens from Gaston are now in custody and charged in connection to a fatal shooting Friday night. According to a press release sent by the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department, Daniel Jones, 18 and Christopher Shumpert, 19, are charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime….

How Long Can Coronavirus Last On Various Surfaces?
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2 more COVID-19 deaths announced in SC, brings state’s total to 15

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is announcing two more deaths due to COVID-19.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is announcing two more deaths due to COVID-19. Both were elderly patients with underlying health conditions. One was a resident of Richland County, the other was from Horry County. “Our sincere sympathies are with the family and friends of these individuals as well as the family…

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Joann Fabrics working to combat mask shortage with ‘mask kits’

Joann Fabrics nationwide are helping to fight the mask shortage for health care workers with a take-home mask kit.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Joann Fabrics nationwide are helping to fight the mask shortage for health care workers with a take-home mask kit. “Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” said Prisma Health worker Paula Taylor, who went to pick up a mask kit herself. On Monday, Joann Fabrics entered the fight to combat the current mask…

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Local company selling ‘Palmetto Strong’ shirts to help nurses fighting COVID-19

A local business is doing what it can to help nurses fighting coronavirus, by selling t-shirts and donating a portion of the proceeds.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A local business is doing what it can to help nurses fighting coronavirus, by selling t-shirts and donating a portion of the proceeds. Palmetto Shirt Company, of Columbia, is selling ‘Palmetto Strong’ shirts. “Just bouncing words around and ‘strong’ is a good word to describe South Carolina,” said Rusty Koss, owner of Palmetto Shirt Company and…

Adios Corona Song Goes Viral
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Local teen’s ‘Adios Corona’ song gives people something to smile about

A Midlands teen has written and performed a song that captures a feeling we all probably have: coronavirus, you're not wanted here.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A Midlands teen has written and performed a song that captures a feeling we all probably have: coronavirus, you’re not wanted here. It’s a performance that’s gone viral and is making people smile. Blake Weinbach, 17, attends Hammond School. Like other kids in the state, he’s been going to school online. Which means he’s been spending…

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Senior Resources providing free meals to Richland Co. senior citizens

Senior Resources is making sure that no senior citizen in Richland County goes hungry, as the threat of COVID-19 continues.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Senior Resources is making sure that no senior citizen in Richland County goes hungry, as the threat of COVID-19 continues. On Monday, the Emergency Senior Nutrition Program began. “There’s a lot of uncertainty, especially with our seniors, they’re very vulnerable to this COVID-19, so we want to make sure they’re staying safe and they’re staying home…

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Red Cross Blood Shortage: How you can help

The Red Cross says there's a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The American Red Cross says there’s a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus. “We are in an extreme situation. We’ve had 70 cancellations, which represents over 2,000 units of blood that we’re not collecting,” said Rebecca Jordan, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central South Carolina. “So that is a…

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Red Cross urges healthy donors to give blood as coronavirus cancels blood drives

The American Red Cross says there's a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The American Red Cross says there’s a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus. “We are in an extreme situation. We’ve had 70 cancellations, which represents over 2,000 units of blood that we’re not collecting,” said Rebecca Jordan, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central South Carolina. “So that is a…

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Community member’s post to help neighbors inspires a network of people willing to help

But one community member is offering to help neighbors who may need assistance getting groceries.
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Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) — The community continues to take things day by day, as the situation with coronavirus in the Midlands is constantly changing. But one community member is offering to help neighbors who may need assistance getting groceries. “The whole world is just so crazy right now, and I just want to be able to make someone’s day a…

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