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Fort Jackson one step closer to ‘steady state’ for normal operations

Brig. Gen. Milford H. Beagle, Jr: 'We are not reopening, because your Army and Fort Jackson never closed'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) —  Fort Jackson has announced plans to lift  some of the restrictions that were put in place March 19th due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Post officials made it clear that they do not have a definitive timetable for a return to normal operations, but instead say it’s something that will be monitored and assessed on a…

Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News

Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive pandemic

Movie theater chain AMC warns that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet
Associated Press,

Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, State

Everything voters need to know for Statewide Primaries

SC Statewide Primaries are Tuesday June 9, 8am-8pm
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Election Day is rapidly approaching and the South Carolina Election Commission wants to make sure voters don’t have to leave anything up to chance when it comes to knowing your options. Below is a complete list provided by SCElections Commission to answer possible questions you may have before you get to the polls Tuesday June 9….
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

City of Columbia: Lincoln Street parking facility closed until further notice

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you have plans on parking downtown Columbia near Lincoln Street and Washington, you need to be aware of some closures. The City has announced that the Lincoln Street Parking Facility, 820 Washington Street, is closed to the public until further notice. According to the city, drivers can use visitor parking at the Park Street Facility located…
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Prisma COVID-19 testing sites available Friday

Prisma announces new testing sites in Orangeburg
ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC(WOLO) — In a continued effort to expand testing accessibility throughout the state, Prisma Health is teaming up with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and state agencies to host another COVID-19 testing event in Orangeburg Friday June 5. Testing will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at William J. Clark Middle School, 919…

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Some Instagram users ‘black out’ Tuesday

Did you see a host of black boxes on social media Tuesday? Here's why.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you were scrolling through the social media site Instagram Tuesday and encountered a sea of blacked out squares, there was a reason you weren’t seeing things pictures. Some users joined a growing number of people in the entertainment industry that said they could no longer sit by an talk about their artists when there was…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News, State

Fourth day of peaceful protests at State House, bring out more conversation

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We are now in day four of protests in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. Watch Here: a Live update from the 5pm hour. Tuesday Peaceful protesters gathered at the State House, lining the sidewalk on Gervais Street. Protesters say down to hold a moment of silence. STATE HOUSEPeaceful protest Also on hand were people helping others…
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City of West Columbia reopens all City Parks and Playgrounds

Crysty Vaughan,

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can now enjoy all the outdoor fun West Columbia has to offer.  Today the City of West Columbia announced it has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus. City officials say social distancing measures are required at the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at…