Tim Scott, Author at ABC Columbia

Prices for beef, chicken rise to new highs as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

The closing of processing plants, restaurants affected supply lines for producers

Jul 9, 2020 6:12 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have seen that some meats are more expensive. The US Department of Agriculture says the prices of many products, including beef and chicken, have gone up since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Recent data shows that the price of ground beef is $4.46/lb, up from $3.81/lb last June….

AG Barr: Funding police departments is just as important as rebuilding trust with minority communities

The Attorney General was in Columbia Wednesday to talk with faith leaders and officers

Jul 8, 2020 6:28 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –United States Attorney General William Barr says reform is needed to mend the relationship between law enforcement and the African American community. The Attorney General was in Columbia Wednesday morning to talk with community leaders and officers about changes they’d like to see. After talking with community leaders and law enforcement, Attorney General Bill Barr says he’s…

Thousands of restaurants choose to take part in statewide “Palmetto Priority” initiative

Gov. McMaster started the program to promote restaurants who take employee and customer safety seriously

Jul 7, 2020 11:20 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Three weeks ago, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced the creation of the “Palmetto Priority” program, an initiative promoting restaurants who go the extra mile to keep staff and customers safe. According to the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA), 3,000 establishments across the state have applied; 1,800 have already had their applications approved, and 2,000 applications…

Surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations could lead to fewer elective procedures, plans to free up beds

The statewide contingency plan would free up to 3,000 hospital beds statewide

Jul 6, 2020 7:30 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –In the last month, hundreds of people in South Carolina have been hospitalized due to COVID-19. According to the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), 1,260 hospital beds are currently occupied by COVID-19 patients or people being investigated to see if they have been infected by the virus. Last month at this time, only 482…

Going out for the Fourth? Here’s what you can expect

Lake Murray Fireworks still going on as scheduled Saturday night

Jul 3, 2020 6:17 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Many families across the state are debating whether to stay at home or go out to watch fireworks as part of their Fourth of July celebration. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic still going, public health experts say holiday weekends are ripe opportunities for the virus to spread. Citing the spike in cases after Memorial Day, some…

Hospital occupancy surging due to increased COVID-19 cases in SC

More than 76 percent of hospital beds in the Midlands are currently occupied

Jul 2, 2020 3:13 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan, Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hospital usage is surging due to increased cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina. According to the latest numbers from South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), there are currently 1,125 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. The same data set says 2,836 inpatient hospital beds…

Blowfish close gates after Governor doesn’t give green light to fans at ballpark

Ownership plans on re-applying with the Governor's Office to see if they let fans in

Jul 1, 2020 11:09 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

LEXINGTON COUNTY , S.C. (WOLO) — After South Carolina had more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the eleventh time in twelve days, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced that he hasn’t given the green light for fans to attend sporting events. Even though he issued an executive order May 20 that allowed amateur sports to start playing games “with…

Midlands colleges get ready to safely welcome students back to campus

Some are requiring social distancing and mask-wearing both inside and outside the classroom

Jul 1, 2020 7:50 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With students set to return to college campuses in the fall, some Midlands schools are making plans to curtail any sort of spread of COVID-19. Some are requiring testing for students and staff, while others are toying with scheduling models in case the virus makes a resurgence this fall. The University of South Carolina already announced that…

Local communities, groups work to bridge the digital divide in South Carolina

Citizens in Newberry now could have have access to one gigabyte of broadband in their homes

Jun 30, 2020 6:25 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) –Over the last few months, the idea of providing broadband to all South Carolinians is something that has been picking up steam. Some estimates show that thousands of South Carolinians still don’t have basic internet access. Recently, members of the General Assembly voted to set aside $50 million to help some communities strengthen broadband access, continuing a…

RCSD: 83 people arrested due to riots, more arrests could come this week

Authorities need the public's help in identifying six suspects for their role in the riots

Jun 29, 2020 11:16 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Throughout the last month, authorities have been working around the clock trying to find people who sought to cause damage throughout Columbia following peaceful protests last May. “We’re continuing to work, we’re going to continue looking for people. Lots of videos out there that was provided by the media, but also social media and our surveillance…

Author: Tim Scott

Prices for beef, chicken rise to new highs as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

The closing of processing plants, restaurants affected supply lines for producers

AG Barr: Funding police departments is just as important as rebuilding trust with minority communities

The Attorney General was in Columbia Wednesday to talk with faith leaders and officers

Thousands of restaurants choose to take part in statewide “Palmetto Priority” initiative

Gov. McMaster started the program to promote restaurants who take employee and customer safety seriously

Surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations could lead to fewer elective procedures, plans to free up beds

The statewide contingency plan would free up to 3,000 hospital beds statewide

Going out for the Fourth? Here’s what you can expect

Lake Murray Fireworks still going on as scheduled Saturday night

Hospital occupancy surging due to increased COVID-19 cases in SC

More than 76 percent of hospital beds in the Midlands are currently occupied

Blowfish close gates after Governor doesn’t give green light to fans at ballpark

Ownership plans on re-applying with the Governor's Office to see if they let fans in

Midlands colleges get ready to safely welcome students back to campus

Some are requiring social distancing and mask-wearing both inside and outside the classroom

Local communities, groups work to bridge the digital divide in South Carolina

Citizens in Newberry now could have have access to one gigabyte of broadband in their homes

RCSD: 83 people arrested due to riots, more arrests could come this week

Authorities need the public's help in identifying six suspects for their role in the riots

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