Author: Maria Szatkowski

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Columbia passes mask ordinance, takes effect Friday at 6 a.m.

Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they're out in public.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they’re out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called meeting Tuesday. “This is not a perfect solution. It’s a move and a thoughtful step in the right direction that continues to guide us to our true north….
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What Richland Co. voters should know before June 23 runoff elections

Some voters will head back to the polls Tuesday, for Richland County's runoff primary election.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Some voters will head back to the polls Tuesday, for Richland County’s runoff primary election. This comes after the June 9 primaries, where some people waited in line for hours or received incorrect ballots. Now, the South Carolina State Election Commission is preparing for the runoff primaries. “Having a little more involvement and oversight on all…
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Red Cross testing donor blood for COVID-19 antibodies

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — This week the American Red Cross announced that all donor blood will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle, Donor Recruitment Representative with American Red Cross. “When we send off the blood donation to be tested like we normally do, that’s when we’ll do the antibody…

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Fundraiser collects supplies for Epworth Children’s Home after fire damages shed

Over the past two days, community members have come out to support Epworth Children's Home after a fire damaged a storage shed earlier this month.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Over the past two days, community members have come out to support Epworth Children’s Home after a fire damaged a storage shed earlier this month. Washington Street United Methodist Church held a supply drive to restock some of the supplies lost in the fire. Safety precautions were in place, as volunteers took the donations directly from…

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Juneteenth celebration held at SC State House

On Friday, people gathered at the State House in recognition of Juneteenth.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)— On Friday, people gathered at the State House in recognition of Juneteenth. The event was organized by the Xi Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. “As we celebrate that freedom, we want to rally the call across our state and across our nation, that not only should this be a federal holiday but it should be…

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‘I’m Booked’ community campaign promotes reading, literacy

As we continue through the uncertainty of COVID-19 and protests around the world, one local organization is promoting literacy and encouraging kids to read.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As we continue through the uncertainty of COVID-19 and protests around the world, one local organization is promoting literacy and encouraging kids to read. On Thursday, local nonprofit Blanketing Families hosted the ‘I’m Booked’ community campaign. “There is so much going on in and outside of our community and the world. And a lot of our…

Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
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Even during a pandemic, local organization works to support fathers

Fathers play a vital role in a child's life. Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) is a non-profit that helps all fathers build strong families. 
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Father’s Day is this upcoming Sunday, and it’s a time to show your love for your father or father figure in your life. But for one local organization that works to support fathers, it’s also a time to give back. Fathers play a vital role in a child’s life. Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) is a non-profit…

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Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies

On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle, Donor Recruitment Representative with American Red Cross. “When we send off the blood donation to be tested like we normally do, that’s when we’ll do the antibody…
Local News, News, State

Unemployment insurance initial claims rise past 580,000 in SC

Since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have been out of work and filing for unemployment insurance.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March, hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians have been out of work and filing for unemployment insurance. The weekly number of initial claims has gone down as the state’s begun to reopen, but there’s still a significant amount of people unemployed. “I think in regards to totals, I think we’re…

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