Tim Scott, Author at ABC Columbia

Richland One set to begin hybrid model of learning Monday

Students from Pre-K to 2nd grade have the chance to come back to the classroom two days a week on Monday

Oct 22, 2020 10:58 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — One of the largest school districts in South Carolina is joining a wave of other districts in welcoming students back to the classroom two days a week. Starting on Monday, students in Pre-K through second grade will have the option to return to the classroom. The students will be put in two groups, and each group…

AARP: SC Assisted living facilities coronavirus death rate highest among other states

New study shows SC long term care facilities COVID-19 deaths rate tops other states

Oct 22, 2020 3:35 AM EDT

Tim Scott,

Image: AARP Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A nationwide study found that a higher rate of South Carolinians who live in long-term care facilities are dying more than in any other state. According to AARP for every 100 nursing home residents across the country, South Carolina accounts for 5.8 cases of COVID-19, 1.2 deaths related to the virus. The study…

Prisma Health sees slight uptick in hospitalizations, urges people to stay diligent against COVID-19

Oct 21, 2020 6:14 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Prisma Health is starting to see an uptick in the number of people being hospitalized due to COVID-19. Physicians say the number is only a third of the peak they recorded during the summer, but that people should still stay diligent. Even though South Carolina isn’t seeing thousands of new COVID-19 cases a day like in…

SC State Fair Drive through opens, bringing the fun of the Fair straight to your car

Oct 20, 2020 5:16 PM EDT

Mike Olson, Tim Scott,

Even amid the pandemic, one Palmetto State tradition keeps on rolling, the South Carolina State Fair. This year, Fair organizers decided to change things up with a two day drive-through experience.

Columbia, Richland County leaders promise swift action against voter intimidation, harassment

Columbia Police Department, Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say officers will be on hand to address any concerns on Election Day

Oct 19, 2020 6:15 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do their part to make sure everyone’s vote is protected from intimidation. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said at a press conference Monday afternoon there are no…

Governor McMaster signs new Firefighter healthcare Bill

Oct 18, 2020 4:00 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — After serving their communities in times of crisis, firefighters have one more team in their corner: the state of South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) has signed a bill that will give firefighters state-sponsored health benefits if they get cancer. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says firefighters are nine times more likely than the average…

Prisma Health using innovative new device aimed at improving accuracy of breast cancer surgery

The MagSeed is implanted into the breast, and allows surgeons to precisely located where cancerous tissue is located

Oct 16, 2020 6:10 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Prisma Health is adding a new tool to its arsenal to help thousands of women win their battle against breast cancer. Through a small device inserted in the breast, surgeons can now precisely remove cancerous tissue without having to use a wire. In breast cancer surgery, if cancerous tissue can only be detected by a mammogram…

CDC Director meets with state public health leaders in Columbia, encourages wearing face masks

Oct 15, 2020 8:24 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The head of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) was in Columbia Thursday afternoon to learn more about South Carolina’s COVID-19 response. Dr. Robert Redfield spoke with a panel of state leaders and health experts, including Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC), State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell, Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Acting Director Dr. Marshall…

Gov. McMaster signs bill giving state-sponsored health benefits to firefighters battling cancer

Oct 14, 2020 6:11 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — After serving their communities in times of crisis, firefighters have one more team in their corner: the state of South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) signed a bill Wednesday morning that would give firefighters state-sponsored health benefits if they get cancer. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says firefighters are nine times more likely than the…

Orangeburg Co. joins wave of school districts expanding number of face-to-face instruction days

Oct 13, 2020 6:16 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — Several school districts across the Midlands are giving students the chance to go into school more days a week. Orangeburg County is among the most recent in allowing students to come back to the classroom two days a week. This new plan started on Monday, and splits students up based on their name in the alphabet….

Author: Tim Scott

Richland One set to begin hybrid model of learning Monday

Students from Pre-K to 2nd grade have the chance to come back to the classroom two days a week on Monday

AARP: SC Assisted living facilities coronavirus death rate highest among other states

New study shows SC long term care facilities COVID-19 deaths rate tops other states

Prisma Health sees slight uptick in hospitalizations, urges people to stay diligent against COVID-19

SC State Fair Drive through opens, bringing the fun of the Fair straight to your car

Columbia, Richland County leaders promise swift action against voter intimidation, harassment

Columbia Police Department, Richland Co. Sheriff's Department say officers will be on hand to address any concerns on Election Day

Governor McMaster signs new Firefighter healthcare Bill

Prisma Health using innovative new device aimed at improving accuracy of breast cancer surgery

The MagSeed is implanted into the breast, and allows surgeons to precisely located where cancerous tissue is located

CDC Director meets with state public health leaders in Columbia, encourages wearing face masks

Gov. McMaster signs bill giving state-sponsored health benefits to firefighters battling cancer

Orangeburg Co. joins wave of school districts expanding number of face-to-face instruction days

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