Tim Scott, Author at ABC Columbia

Midlands high schools hold outdoor graduations amidst pandemic

Dreher was one of the high schools that held a graduation Wednesday

Jun 3, 2020 11:24 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Even with schools being closed since March and subsequent events cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of high school students across the state have walked across the stage and received their diplomas in outdoor ceremonies. On Wednesday morning, Dreher High School joined the wave of schools celebrating their seniors with a new type of ceremony. After…

South Carolinians voting-by-mail in record numbers ahead of June primary

So far, 113,000 South Carolinians have opted to vote-by-mail for the primary

Jun 2, 2020 6:17 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With just one week left until the South Carolina primary, South Carolinians are opting to cast their vote through the mail in record numbers. The State Election Commission says nearly 80% of all absentee votes statewide are placing their ballots in the mailbox ahead of the June 9 primary. Just three weeks after the General Assembly voted…

UofSC to require incoming freshmen to take diversity training course this fall

University officials say the final version of this program should be ready by fall orientation

Jun 1, 2020 11:20 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Some students at the University of South Carolina will be learning new lessons about diversity and tolerance before coming to campus this fall. The university announced a new diversity training course required for all incoming freshmen as part of their new student orientation. Dr. Tracey Weldon, the Interim Chief Diversity Officer at the University of South Carolina,…

Exploring the connection between COVID-19 and heart health

DHEC says 62% of people who died from COVID-19 have had some sort of cardiovascular issue

May 29, 2020 11:21 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), a majority of people who have died from the coronavirus in South Carolina said they had heart disease. DHEC says 40% of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus had some sort of heart disease. They also say 62% of people who have died…

“We need our voices to be heard”: Peaceful protest to honor George Floyd to take place in Columbia

Protestors will march to the State House Saturday at 11 a.m.

May 29, 2020 6:17 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — In the days after George Floyd passed away while getting arrested, Minneapolis has become center stage to protests calling for an end to police brutality. After Reverend Al Sharpton issued a nationwide call-to-action, Lawrence Nathaniel started planning a march in the heart of Columbia, set to take place Saturday morning. “I just want to see change…

Gov. McMaster extends state of emergency, praises “accelerateSC” for work

The committee held what could be its last in-person meeting Thursday

May 28, 2020 5:22 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– “accelerateSC”, a task force created by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) to find ways to safely reopen the state economy held what might be its last in-person meeting Thursday. The group came up with a list of recommendations that will help spur any recovery efforts as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Ever since “accelerateSC” began holding meetings April…

Hundreds of child care centers across South Carolina starting to reopen

54% of all child care facilities in South Carolina are open

May 27, 2020 11:21 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the state slowly starts to reopen, more child care centers across the state are starting to open back up to children. The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) says about 1,300 facilities (54% of all child care centers in the state) are open again. When the coronavirus pandemic first hit South Carolina, nearly 1,300 child…

Richland County to combine nearly 70 polling locations ahead of June 9 primary

The reduction in polling places is due in part to fewer poll workers

May 26, 2020 6:19 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –If you plan on voting in the South Carolina primaries in Richland County, you might be heading to a new polling place. Terry Graham, the Interim Director of the county’s Board of Voter Registration and Elections, told the Richland County Legislative Delegation Tuesday up to 70 polling locations are being combined due to a lack of…

Midlands doctor encourages social distancing during Memorial Day weekend activities

Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch says if you're going outside and staying with family, you don't necessarily need a mask

May 22, 2020 7:54 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’re planning on hitting the beach or having a cookout this weekend, doctors remind you to be mindful of social distancing guidelines. As some people debate whether or not to have some fun in the sun this weekend, several people hanging out at Lake Murray this morning say they are being extra cautious. “Being aware…

Church leaders debate whether they should reopen amidst pandemic

Catholic churches in South Carolina are able to reopen with limited capacity

May 21, 2020 11:11 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the state slowly starts to reopen, churches across South Carolina are grappling with the idea of reopening their doors. Some have already had services in front of smaller crowds of worshippers in the past week, but some are keeping closed. Just weeks after being released from the hospital due to his fight with the coronavirus, Pastor…

Author: Tim Scott

Midlands high schools hold outdoor graduations amidst pandemic

Dreher was one of the high schools that held a graduation Wednesday

South Carolinians voting-by-mail in record numbers ahead of June primary

So far, 113,000 South Carolinians have opted to vote-by-mail for the primary

UofSC to require incoming freshmen to take diversity training course this fall

University officials say the final version of this program should be ready by fall orientation

Exploring the connection between COVID-19 and heart health

DHEC says 62% of people who died from COVID-19 have had some sort of cardiovascular issue

“We need our voices to be heard”: Peaceful protest to honor George Floyd to take place in Columbia

Protestors will march to the State House Saturday at 11 a.m.

Gov. McMaster extends state of emergency, praises “accelerateSC” for work

The committee held what could be its last in-person meeting Thursday

Hundreds of child care centers across South Carolina starting to reopen

54% of all child care facilities in South Carolina are open

Richland County to combine nearly 70 polling locations ahead of June 9 primary

The reduction in polling places is due in part to fewer poll workers

Midlands doctor encourages social distancing during Memorial Day weekend activities

Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch says if you're going outside and staying with family, you don't necessarily need a mask

Church leaders debate whether they should reopen amidst pandemic

Catholic churches in South Carolina are able to reopen with limited capacity

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