Author: Tim Scott

Comet Reax
Local News, News

Several COMET riders not too concerned about possible spread of coronavirus

COMET recently implemented changes like having hand sanitizer stations on their buses
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Experts say one of the places where disease could spread the quickest is on public transit vehicles. To tackle a possible spread of coronavirus, Central Midlands Transit (COMET) is stepping up its cleaning efforts and encouraging its riders to exercise good hygiene. Thousands of people ride COMET buses everyday to get to work or to get to…

Harden Street
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SCDOT studying possibility of reducing number of lanes on Harden Street

A recent SCDOT study found that the Five Points corridor of Harden Street is the deadliest in the state
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Several people are calling for one of the major roads running through Five Points to get a face-lift. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is looking into the possibility of shrinking a stretch of Harden Street from four lanes to two lanes. One local lawmaker and the Five Points Association say a refreshed Harden Street will…

House Budget
Local News, News, Politics

S.C. House passes amended version of the state’s $10 billion budget

One lawmaker proposed a five percent base pay raise for all state employees
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –After only one day of formal debate, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted, 120-2, to pass their amended version of the 2020-21 state budget. Armed with a nearly $2 billion surplus, lawmakers had been going back-and-forth Tuesday over what they want to use that money for, and how to allocate those funds to different agencies. “This…

Kershaw County
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“It’s scary”: Kershaw County residents respond to rise in COVID-19 cases

DHEC says five of seven presumptive positive cases have originated in the county
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KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — One confirmed case and five presumptive positive cases of coronavirus have been identified in people who live in Camden, according to South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). As a response, several people are taking extra precautions to keep themselves safe. “There’s a lot of people who are acting like they’re not concerned…

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DHEC, CDC investigate 2 presumptive positive cases of Coronavirus in SC

The CDC and DHEC are investigating two separate 'presumptive postive' cases of Covid -19 here in South Carolina.
ABC Columbia Staff, Tim Scott,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster released information Friday night saying the state is monitoring two possible cases of the2019 Novel Coronavirus  here in South Carolina. The Governor released a statement asking member of the public not to panic saying, “Healthcare authorities in South Carolina have been preparing for this eventuality and there is no reason for public alarm….

Dhec Update
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DHEC: No confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Carolina as of Thursday

DHEC presented the most recent results to members of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With the number of people who have come down with coronavirus continuing the rise, there are still no confirmed cases in South Carolina as of Thursday Officials with the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) spoke with members of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee Thursday morning to tell them people should not panic. DHEC officials…

State House Education Reform
Local News, News, Politics

Education reform bill moves one step closer to Governor’s desk

With a 41-4 vote, the bill will receive its second reading
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A bill that would bring sweeping changes to education across the state is one step closer to the Governor’s desk. With a 41-4 vote, the Education Overhaul Bill is moving onto its second reading, meaning it could go to the House as soon as Thursday. This comes after eight weeks of debate among the Senate. Senator Greg…

State House Education Reform
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S.C. Senators inching closer to a vote on education reform bill

Lawmakers discussed several amendments, expected to continue Wednesday
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Eight weeks have gone by, and lawmakers are still debating a bill that would change education across the state. However, some major strides were made in bringing the bill closer to a vote. Over the past few days, the Senate has passed amendments that would expand kindergarten for four-year olds and would eliminate the Education Oversight Committee…

Mcmaster Coronavirus
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No confirmed coronavirus cases in S.C. as of Monday; Governor tells people to “take it easy”

The Governor and his Public Health Emergency Plan Committee have protocols in place in case one is reported
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, public health officials are getting prepared in case someone comes down with the illness in South Carolina. As of Monday afternoon, South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says there are no confirmed cases in the state. Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) quoted a hit song…
Local News, News, Politics

Bernie Sanders second in SC Presidential Primary, SC supporters still behind him

Bernie Sanders finished a distant second Saturday night with just under 19 percent of the vote in South Carolina
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders finished a distant second Saturday night with just under 19 percent of the vote in South Carolina’s Presidential primary. The state director for Sanders’s campaign says their team knocked on a door a minute throughout the last few months, and say it’s time for their supporters to dust themselves off and pick themselves…

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