Author: Tim Scott

Test Before Turkey
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Hundreds of South Carolinians follow Gov. McMaster’s advice to get “tested before turkey”

DHEC says some popular testing sites see as many as 100 people per hour
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Across the state, hundreds are lining up at COVID-19 testing sites to get tested before celebrating Thanksgiving. This spike in people willing to be tested comes after Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) urged South Carolinians to take action and prevent spreading COVID-19 if possible. Over the last two weeks, South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…

Suicide Rates
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With suicide rates rising, mental health experts look to new ways to help people find healing

The SCMDH-DAODAS mental health questionnaire can connect a person to a mental health expert online
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — More South Carolinians have been calling mental health providers with concerns about loved ones contemplating suicide. Experts say the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are partly to blame for this uptick. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, mental health experts have been hearing about people who are struggling with anxiety, addiction, and depression for the first…

Testing In Schools
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Gov. McMaster: All SC public schools will be able to test students for COVID-19 after Thanksgiving

DHEC will be providing the schools antigen testing kits that could produce a result in 15 minutes
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As COVID-19 cases rise across the state, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) has some new strategies to contain the spread in schools. In a press conference Thursday, he announced that all public schools in South Carolina will have enough rapid test kits to make sure students don’t come into school testing positive for COVID-19. Since the start…

Cola Concerts
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New entertainment venue in Cayce set to bring live shows, music back to the Midlands

Kip Moore was the headlining act for the first show at the Columbia Speedway Entertainment Center
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CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) — A new music and entertainment venue in Cayce is set to bring a rocking new sound back to the Midlands. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic still lingering, the events at the Columbia Speedway Entertainment Center will put a strict emphasis on social distancing and keeping people safe. The new venue is setting up shop on the…

Dhec Vaccine Update
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DHEC experts say it could take months before most South Carolinians can get a COVID-19 vaccine

This comes despite Pfizer-BioNTech's plan to file for emergency authorization to mass produce doses this week
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Several companies are on the doorstep of getting federal approval for their COVID-19 vaccines, but South Carolina experts say it could take some time before everyone can get their shots. In the last week, Moderna and the Pfizer-BioNTech partnership have announced that their vaccines have been more than 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. The CEO of…

Graham Ga Votes
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SC Democrats call for an investigation into Sen. Lindsey Graham’s discussions with Georgia’s Secretary of State

Georgia's Secretary of State thought that Graham suggested throwing out legal ballots in the Georgia recount
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Democratic Party (SCDP) is calling for an ethical investigation into Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)’s conversations with elections officials in Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada. This comes after Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R-GA) told CNN and the Washington Post Graham called him with the implication to get rid of several legal ballots. Raffensperger…

Pickleball
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Pickleball making its mark in Lexington County, bringing dozens out to play each week

More than 30 people show up per week to play games across Lexington County
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LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — One of the fastest growing sports in the country is making its mark in Lexington County. Pickleball, a game that was invented more than half a century ago, has gained a following in the county, bringing dozens to tennis courts across the county to play games each week. Even though the name sounds like something you’d…

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“It was time for a change”: Gamecock fans react to Will Muschamp’s firing

Muschamp only won three of his last 13 games at the helm
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Less than a day after the University of South Carolina parted ways with the Head Coach of their football team, Will Muschamp, several fans are thinking that the time was right to make a change. The University announced the news Sunday following a 59-42 loss on the road against the University of Mississippi. Muschamp had spent…

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South Carolina State Univ. partners with IBM to introduce more STEM opportunities to students

Several HBCU's are taking part in IBM's nationwide initiative to bring more diversity to STEM careers
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina State University is working to give more of their students a chance to pursue careers in science and technology. The school recently entered into a $2 million partnership with IBM to help students find more ways to succeed. The Pew Research Institute says Black workers only make up about 9% of the STEM workforce….

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