Author: Maria Szatkowski

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McMaster opens entertainment venues in latest executive order

Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's aimed at slowing the spread in the state. 
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s aimed at slowing the spread in the state. As of Monday, Aug. 3, entertainment like venues can reopen with restrictions. “Festivals, parades, concert, theater, stadium, arenas, coliseum, auditorium, hall, amphitheater, gymnasium, chamber, assembly, concert hall, dance hall, nightclub, performing arts center,…

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Local News, News, Politics, State

S.C. Law Enforcement Reform Committee meets for first time

The House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement Reform Committee met Tuesday for the first time.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The House Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement Reform Committee met Tuesday for the first time. This is the committee that was formed last month in the wake of local and national protests over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police. The 18 member bipartisan committee will be reviewing topics like police…

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UofSC researchers conducting study into effects of COVID-19 on brain

There's a new study now being conducted through the University of South Carolina that aims to understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — There’s a new study now being conducted through the University of South Carolina that aims to understand the effects of COVID-19 on the brain. We’re learning new things about the virus every day throughout this pandemic. That includes reports of lingering issues, even after a patient has recovered. “People describe things like brain fog, which is…

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Staying safe while enjoying time in the river

Officials say that you need to be extra cautious when swimming or spending time in moving waters, like rivers.
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West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Earlier this week, 17-year-old Javion Cannon of Columbia, lost his life after drowning in the Congaree River. Witnesses say he jumped off some rocks, went underwater, and never resurfaced. Crews searched for three hours before they found him. West Columbia’s Swiftwater Rescue Team responds to calls for help at local rivers. “Those technicians are trained…

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RCSD accepting applicants for fall internship program after successful summer program

Because of the pandemic, many college students finished the school year with virtual learning, and had internships cancelled or put on hold.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Because of the pandemic, many college students finished the school year with virtual learning, and had internships cancelled or put on hold. But despite that, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department continued to offer their internship to 12 students. “I just wanted more exposure and more experience about it, and I pretty much did a local Googling…

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S.C. photographers participate in ‘10,000 Headshots’ initiative

Hundreds of photographers across the country made an impact Wednesday through the ''10,000 Headshots' photo initiative.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Hundreds of photographers across the country, including here in South Carolina, made an impact Wednesday through the ‘10,000 Headshots’ photo initiative. This was the largest, single-day initiative that provided thousands of Americans new, professional headshots free of charge. “So when you have a professional headshot, it says I’ve invested in myself, I’m taking this seriously,” said…
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Why revoking the ruling on international student visas matters

With the coronavirus pandemic still underway, some higher education institutions may be considering having only online classes as opposed to face-to-face.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Earlier this week, the Trump Administration backed down from plans to revoke the visas of international students attending universities and colleges in the U.S., if that institution is going completely virtual for the upcoming school year. With the coronavirus pandemic still underway, some higher education institutions may be considering having only online classes as opposed to…

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Local News, News, State

Regional data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black SC community

The pandemic has unveiled inequities in communities throughout the country. 
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) that examines the disproportionate death rates of African Americans due to COVID-19. The pandemic has unveiled inequities in communities throughout the country. “Even though Black people comprise 27% of…

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Richland Co. pools open for summer with precautions in place

Richland County pools are now open for the first time this summer, and you can swim for free.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County pools are now open for the first time this summer, and you can swim for free. But there are some changes and precautions in place as numbers of COVID-19 cases rise. “We want you to come out and swim, and we want you to be safe cause that’s our thing. Safety is our number…

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