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Black Is Beautiful Exhibit
Digital Exclusives and Features

‘Black is Beautiful’ exhibit at Columbia Art Museum

The exhibit will explore the second Harlem Renassaince of the 50's and 60's through September
ABC Columbia Staff,

The Black is Beautiful at the Columbia Museum of Art. Starting this weekend CMA will feature the photography of Kwame Brathwaite. Kwame S. Braithwaite is the Director of The Kwame Braithwaite Archive which showcases many of his father’s pieces of art including everything from fashion and activism, to music and fashion. This exhibition is the the first ever dedicated to…
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AAA predicts travel will be lowest in more than decade due to pandemic

The travel agency says that less people are traveling during the coronavirus pandemic
ABC Columbia Staff,

ABC Columbia travel Columbia, SC (WOLO) — AAA forecasts that the way Americans will take 700 million trips simply by looking gauging economic factors in addition to the reopening of many states around the country. AAA says the number of people deciding to take a trip regardless of how they get there, is down nearly 15% when compared to those…
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More than 2 dozen State Fair events canceled

Will SC State Fair follow suit or proceed with activities for 2020
ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC News) — Summer is here, and the global coronavirus pandemic has changed, delayed or caused the cancelation of several events. Some organizations are even looking further ahead to make decisions about things scheduled in the fall of 2020. Like returning to school and state fairs annually held across the country. Earlier this week, the South Carolina State Fair announced…

Mcmaster Update On Coronavirus
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Governor McMaster on COVID-19: “It is still a time that we must be very, very careful”

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday Governor Henry McMaster addressed the Coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster says the positive cases are increasing here in South Carolina, as well as across the Country. But the Governor went on to add that testing in the state has also increased. McMaster addressed the growing data that younger people are testing positive for the coronavirus and…

City Website
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City of Columbia hosts new web page dedicated to Coronavirus Information

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city’s new web page dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they have launched the new ‘microsite’ due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. City officials say the dedicated special microsite will have COVID-19…

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Coronavirus cases surge in SC, Health officials urge mask use, social distancing

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Record numbers of coronavirus cases in South Carolina were released Saturday. DHEC reported 1,157 new confirmed cases in one day and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have Coronavirus in South Carolina to 23,756. To find a mobile testing clinic event near you at scdhec.gov/covid19mobileclinics. Health officials say everyone is…

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DHEC encourages SC residents to help prevent spread of Coronavirus: wear mask

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. To help protect others from COVID-19, DHEC encourages everyone to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public. Learn more at https://t.co/gA3IO0XkgT. #StaySCStrong pic.twitter.com/aAKgVMUWjK — SCDHEC (@scdhec) June 17, 2020 Per DHEC: How South Carolinians Can Stop the…

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

SC Coronavirus cases spike again, DHEC reports 1,157

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Saturday, announced 1,157 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 5 additional confirmed deaths. According to Health officials,  there are currently 673 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to…

Benedict Test
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Prisma Health hosts Free Coronavirus Drive Thru testing at Benedict Stadium

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Happening today and Saturday, you can get tested for COVID 19 without an appointment. Prisma Health is hosting a free Coronavirus test Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20 from 10am-3pm. This testing will take place at Benedict College Charlie W. Johnson Stadium 2047 Two Notch Rd., Columbia (drive-through only) Officials say no appointment is needed and you should…