Author: Maria Szatkowski

Mcmaster Ppe
Local News, News, State

PPE distributed to 70 of 81 school districts in S.C.

Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure all school districts feel safe and prepared to reopen this fall amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Maria Szatkowski,

Lugoff, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure all school districts feel safe and prepared to reopen this fall amidst the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, he announced $10 million worth of personal protective equipment will be distributed to 70 school districts in the next few weeks. On Thursday, McMaster was joined by local legislators at Wateree Elementary…

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Local News, News, Politics, State

What a Harris, Biden presidential ticket means for Democratic voters in SC

We now know who will be on the Democratic presidential ticket this fall, as Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — We now know who will be on the Democratic presidential ticket this fall, as Joe Biden announced Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday. “She brings a youthfulness and a vitality to the party ticket, and we’re pretty excited about her,” said Trav Robertson, Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party Robertson said he’s…

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Local News, News, Richland

Inmate accused of orchestrating shootings from inside prison

Maria Szatkowski,

Courtesy:RCSD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling announced charges against an inmate who they say ordered shootings while behind prison walls. Lott and Stirling say this is just another example of needing to jam cell phone signals in prisons. “We know through the use of cellphones,…

The Nick
Local News, News

Enjoy movies through virtual screenings hosted by The Nickelodeon

The Nickelodeon movie theater on Main Street in Columbia has been closed mid-March, but they have been able to screen movies virtually.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Nickelodeon movie theater on Main Street in Columbia has been closed mid-March, but they have been able to screen movies virtually. “Go online and for about $12 per ticket, well we call it a ticket, but it’s basically a pass to watch films virtually. We’ve built a really curated set of films that people seem…
Local News, News, State

SAFE TO WORK Act would provide liability relief to SC businesses

Congress continues to debate the latest coronavirus stimulus package deal, which currently includes the SAFE TO WORK Act.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Congress continues to debate the latest coronavirus stimulus package deal, which currently includes the SAFE TO WORK Act. This would give liability protection to businesses that are following national and state COVID-19 guidelines. In South Carolina, there is no liability protection for businesses or schools during this pandemic. “In the absence of those, businesses are left…

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Local News, News, State

Harvest Hope holds ‘Fill the Gap’ campaign to restock high demand items

Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a new food initiative this month called 'Fill the Gap.'
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Harvest Hope Food Bank announced a new food initiative this month called ‘Fill the Gap.’ Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvest Hope has seen record numbers of people needing help the past few months. “People need food 24/7. So our mission was critical before COVID, and now just like any other crisis, it’s very critical,” said…

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Local News, News, State

Analyzing SC social media after Hurricane Isaias

Artificial intelligence-powered software at the University of South Carolina's Social Media Insights Lab analyzed how people have been responding to both.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Following Hurricane Isaias, South Carolinians are now dealing with both hurricane season and the COVID-19 pandemic. Artificial intelligence-powered software at the University of South Carolina’s Social Media Insights Lab analyzed how people have been responding to both. It’s not something many people are used to; hurricane season during a pandemic. “One thing that we did see,…

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Local News, News, State

Red Cross prepared for hurricane response even during COVID-19 pandemic

As Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in the state, Red Cross volunteers are ready.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — It’s the beginning of August and we’re already seeing our first hurricane of the season making landfall in South Carolina. This year, hurricane response and preparedness look different as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. But the American Red Cross of South Carolina is ready to respond to hurricanes in the state this season. “We work very closely…

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Local News

New study conducted at UofSC aims to understand effects of COVID-19 on the brain

Crysty Vaughan, Maria Szatkowski,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Professors and faculty at the University of South Carolina’s School of Public Health are working on a new study aimed to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski has more on the research. We’re learning new things about the virus every day throughout this pandemic. That includes reports of lingering issues, even…

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Local News, News, State

Special Olympics South Carolina cancels Fall State Games due to COVID-19

Special Olympics South Carolina is another organization feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Special Olympics South Carolina is another organization feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to Spring and Summer State Games, the organization recently announced the Fall State Games will also be canceled. Canceling any of the State Games is unprecedented. “It’s the first time we’ve ever had to do that in the existence of…

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