Author: Tim Scott

Riverbanks Zoo
Local News, News

Potential Riverbanks Zoo reopening could take place in phases with smaller crowds

No firm reopening date has been established
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Several members of Governor Henry McMaster’s “accelerateSC” task force talked about ways to reopen several South Carolina businesses, including major tourist attractions. Duane Parrish, the Director of South Carolina’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, told “Response” subcommittee members that he’s been talking with several major tourist spots, hinting that some could open up soon. The Riverbanks…

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AccelerateSC Response group meets to talk about safely reopening SC

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Members of the Response subcommittee for Governor Henry McMaster’s task force to safely reopen the state’s economy met via conference call Thursday. The subcommittee spoke about drafting up guidelines for “close-contact” businesses like barbers, salons, and fitness centers, as well as various outdoor and indoor attractions. Some of the suggestions have come from other states, and include the…

Accelerate Ed
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Educators bring up ideas at “AccelerateEd” meeting to safely bring students back to school

Some recommend shortening student-teacher ratios and capacity on school buses
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman gathered her education task force together Wednesday morning to hear suggestions about ways to safely reopen schools across the state. For the last eight weeks, most teachers across South Carolina have interacted with their students not near a chalkboard or desks, but rather on a screen. Some educators would like to move…

Accelerate Sc Tues
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Gov. McMaster: Decision on close-contact businesses could be coming soon

Gov. McMaster says he's waiting on guidance to advise these businesses to properly operate during a pandemic
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — “accelerateSC”, a task force created by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) met Tuesday afternoon to discuss safe solutions to help reopen the state’s economy. One topic discussed was the possibility of reopening close-contact businesses like beauty salons, barber shops, and fitness centers. Over the last few weeks, Gov. McMaster has heard from several people about widening the…

Outdoor Dining
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S.C. restaurants start offering outdoor dining following Governor’s order

Some restaurants owners say it's best to have a cautious approach in serving customers
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Monday marked the first day in more than a month that people could go out of their homes and have a sit-down meal at a restaurant. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) lifted his “work or home” order and allowed restaurants the option to have outdoor dining again. For Saluda’s owner Steve Cook, having a stretch of…

Cayce Dps
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Three weeks into curfew, Cayce DPS officers say there haven’t been too many violations

The Cayce curfew does not allow most people to be out and about between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) –For the last few weeks, officers across the state have been enforcing social distancing guidelines and doing what they can to prevent a spread of coronavirus. Some communities, like the City of Cayce, have instituted a curfew to make sure people don’t stay out between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. When coming to a crime scene in…

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Blythewood woman says “liquid gold” plasma helped her recover from COVID-19

Lisa Hardin was South Carolina's first convalescent plasma patient and made a full recovery
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Some treatment methods for coronavirus have been tried on patients across the country, but one gaining steam is receiving antibodies through plasma. Lisa Hardin, the first woman in South Carolina to go through and successfully recover from coronavirus using this treatment, credits it for saving her life. Hardin, a nurse at Prisma Health Richland and a…

Nursing Homes
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“It’s scary”: Number of positive COVID-19 patients in senior living facilities increases

DHEC said nearly 600 staff and residents have tested positive, with 44 deaths as of Tuesday
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Some of the areas that have been hardest hit by the coronavirus in South Carolina are nursing homes and assisted living centers. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) say roughly 23% of all deaths related to the virus reported as of Tuesday have been staff members or people living in these facilities. Some…

Richland County
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Richland County sets aside $1M in grants for businesses, nonprofits

The grants are intended to help those who are unable to receive federal relief
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Council is doing its part to provide relief to small businesses and nonprofits across the county, setting aside $1 million in relief grants. Of that $1 million, $500,000 will go directly to small businesses and $500,000 will go to nonprofits addressing food security and assistance for low-to-moderate income households. $250,000 of the…

Pastor Recovery
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Local pastor describes experience fighting and recovering from COVID-19

Pastor Charles Cureton fully recovered from the virus after contracting it at a funeral
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Leading the congregation at Friendship Baptist Church in Hopkins, Pastor Charles Cureton says he always has to stay strong, even in times of adversity. However, just a few days after coming across someone at a funeral who ended up testing positive for coronavirus, Pastor Cureton said he could feel a new challenge on his hands…

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