Author: Rob Dew
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DHEC announces change in leadership, names Dr. Traxler interim Public Health Director

Traxler had previously served as Chief Medical Officer during the state's pandemic response
Rob Dew, Tim Scott,

Photo provided Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — After a flurry of activity surrounding the status of one of South Carolina’s leaders in the response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is announcing a change in leadership. The agency announced that Dr. Joan Duwve is leaving the agency, and that Dr. Brannon Traxler has been named…
Lexington, Local News, News

Cayce DPS unfurl flag in honor of 9/11

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Photo: Matt Perron Friday morning the Cayce Department of Public Safety raised an American flag at 8:46 this morning at the Blossom St. bridge. 8:46 was the time that American Airlines flight 11 was flown into the north tower of the World Trade Center during the terrorist attack. Officers with Cayce Public Safety say it is an honor to honor…
Local News, News, Richland

9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Columbia

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Photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–To mark the 19th anniversary of 9/11, a tribute to South Carolina first responders and military was held Friday morning. The “9-11 Morning of Remembrance” took place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Lincoln St. The program also marks the 9th anniversary of the dedication of Columbia’s 9-11 historical memorial to honor local heroes….
Local News, News, Richland, State

Dr. Birx meets with SC, UofSC, and local leaders

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Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A member of the white house’s coronavirus task force was in the midlands today. Dr. Deborah Birx took part in a roundtable with University of South Carolina leadership, state and local officials, and healthcare professionals. Dr. birx says it is critical that people continue to follow the guidelines including wearing masks and social distancing. She…
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Test numbers up. New cases, percent positive remain down

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SCDHEC/Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–More testing but the number of new cases and percentage of positive test remains low. According to numbers released by the Department of Health and Environmental Control Thursday afternoon of the 4,417 tests results reported Wednesday, 264 were positive. That is a positivity rate of 6%. DHEC says there were also 24 more deaths attributable to covid-19…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, State

More tegu lizards spotted in SC

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Courtesy: SCDNR Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources  is reporting more tegu sightings in South Carolina. The agency says there have been eight confirmed sightings of the black and white lizards since its initial report last month. Five were from Lexington and Richland Counties, two were from Berkeley County, and another was in Greenville County. Officials…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland

Deputies searching for missing teen

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Courtesy: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies say they are trying to find a 16-year-old girl. investigators say Bella Pierce was last seen by family on July 20th when she left her home in West Columbia around midnight. Deputies say she has some family in Blythewood. Pierce is 5’9”, about 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes….
Local News, News, State

Unemployment claims up slightly in SC

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–There was a slight increase in the number of people filing for unemployment insurance in South Carolina last week. Officials with the Department of Employment and Workforce say 5,113 people filed for first time benefits. That’s up 91 from the previous week. Since March more than 715,000 people have filed for unemployment benefits in South Carolina. Many South…

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