Tim Scott, Author at ABC Columbia

Gov. McMaster calls on DHEC to release numbers of students, staff who test positive for COVID-19

This comes after schools in Georgia and Tennessee reported outbreaks of the virus

Aug 10, 2020 6:20 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is calling on the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to release data showing the impact of COVID-19 in schools once they reopen this fall. The Governor wrote a letter to the state’s public health agency asking to reveal the numbers of students and staff who tested positive for the virus….

More than 200 S.C. schools are without a full-time nurse

129 of the schools don't have a nurse on staff, and 74 have a part-time nurse

Aug 7, 2020 6:11 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As schools set to reopen their doors this fall, some schools will be without a critical person in the fight against COVID-19 — a school nurse. The South Carolina Department of Education says 129 schools do not have a nurse on staff at all, and 74 only have a part-time nurse. Now in the middle of a…

Rise in evictions, unemployment could lead to an increase in human trafficking cases in S.C.

Lighthouse for Life CEO says she has received more calls in the last three months about people trying to break the cycle

Aug 6, 2020 7:25 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Hundreds of people in South Carolina have gone through human trafficking, but some received a boost in getting their lives back together. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, via its Office for Victims and Crime, recently gave the state a $500,000 grant…

Midlands restaurant owners say new executive order simply codifies what they’ve been practicing for months

The new executive order requires masks at restaurants and bars, and also prohibits standing and congregating around bars

Aug 5, 2020 6:19 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you have gone out to eat over the last few days, you might have seen some changes at your favorite bars and restaurants Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC)’s new executive order requires customers and staff to wear a mask whenever they are inside an establishment, prohibits indoor capacity to 50%, and preventing gathering around a bar. The…

Saliva testing in South Carolina? Medical experts promote idea at Senate hearing

Saliva testing is already being used in Major League Baseball as well as several states

Aug 4, 2020 11:10 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — There could be a new type of COVID-19 test coming to South Carolina. Senators in the Reopen S.C. Tracing and Testing Subcommittee heard testimony from medical professionals Tuesday afternoon talking about the benefits of saliva-based testing. Saliva-based testing has been used in Major League Baseball, and is now being used in several states, including Oklahoma, Arizona, and…

Dominion crews adjust to new COVID-19 procedures in preparation for Isaias

Crew members are wearing masks and washing hands and equipment more frequently

Aug 3, 2020 6:14 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As Hurricane Isaias moves closer to the South Carolina coast Monday night, thousands of people could be at risk of losing their power. Even after adjusting procedures due to COVID-19 pandemic, Matt Long, a spokesperson for Dominion Energy said their crews are ready to safely tackle any outage. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, crew members will be…

A surprise graduation: Soldier receives college diploma upon return from Middle East

U.S. Army Spc. Douglas Long achieved his Associate's Degree in Building Construction Technology while studying virtually overseas

Jul 31, 2020 11:40 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Thousands of college students had to finish off their semesters learning virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one Midlands Technical College student not only managed to achieve his degree on his computer, but did so while serving overseas. U.S. Army Specialist Douglas Long completed his Associate’s Degree while serving with the South Carolina National Guard in…

Gov. McMaster: No plans to order evacuations ahead of Hurricane Isaias

The Governor says SCEMD will continue to monitor the storm's path as it moves closer

Jul 31, 2020 8:15 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) told reporters Friday he has no plans of filing any evacuation order as Hurricane Isaias creeps closer to the Carolina Coast. However, he does encourage South Carolinians to start getting prepared in case the storm changes course. Even after Hurricane Isaias became a Category One storm overnight, Gov. McMaster says the…

Midlands teachers look to utilize caution, creativity when school starts back up

Several teachers will be back in the classroom teaching amid the pandemic

Jul 30, 2020 8:14 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With the start of the school year just around the corner, several teachers are preparing to educate their students in several different ways. Even with some students sitting in their desks or some tuning in on their computer on the first day of school, Fulmer Middle School teacher Adam Godfrey says he and his colleagues will…

Arguments over Gov. McMaster’s $32 million SAFE Grants program heard in court Wednesday

An Orangeburg County attorney filed for a temporary injunction since he says the program is unconstitutional

Jul 29, 2020 11:15 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — A judge heard arguments and testimony concerning Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC)’s plan to give millions of dollars worth of scholarships for low-income students to attend private schools this fall. However, Judge Edgar Dickson left the courtroom Wednesday without making a decision. The hearing took place after an Orangeburg County attorney filed for a temporary injunction to…

Author: Tim Scott

Gov. McMaster calls on DHEC to release numbers of students, staff who test positive for COVID-19

This comes after schools in Georgia and Tennessee reported outbreaks of the virus

More than 200 S.C. schools are without a full-time nurse

129 of the schools don't have a nurse on staff, and 74 have a part-time nurse

Rise in evictions, unemployment could lead to an increase in human trafficking cases in S.C.

Lighthouse for Life CEO says she has received more calls in the last three months about people trying to break the cycle

Midlands restaurant owners say new executive order simply codifies what they’ve been practicing for months

The new executive order requires masks at restaurants and bars, and also prohibits standing and congregating around bars

Saliva testing in South Carolina? Medical experts promote idea at Senate hearing

Saliva testing is already being used in Major League Baseball as well as several states

Dominion crews adjust to new COVID-19 procedures in preparation for Isaias

Crew members are wearing masks and washing hands and equipment more frequently

A surprise graduation: Soldier receives college diploma upon return from Middle East

U.S. Army Spc. Douglas Long achieved his Associate's Degree in Building Construction Technology while studying virtually overseas

Gov. McMaster: No plans to order evacuations ahead of Hurricane Isaias

The Governor says SCEMD will continue to monitor the storm's path as it moves closer

Midlands teachers look to utilize caution, creativity when school starts back up

Several teachers will be back in the classroom teaching amid the pandemic

Arguments over Gov. McMaster’s $32 million SAFE Grants program heard in court Wednesday

An Orangeburg County attorney filed for a temporary injunction since he says the program is unconstitutional

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