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Mayor Steve Benjamin teams up with UofSC to welcome students back to campus

video urges students to take precautions to stay coronavirus free as they return to campus
ABC Columbia Staff,

UofSC/Twitter Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Students with the University of South Carolina are back after ending last semester early during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic here in South Carolina. As they return to campus, and classes, Mayor Steve Benjamin and Dr. Bob Caslen release a video reminding students to take precautions to keep themselves COVID-19 free by continuing to…

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SC EMD: Expect tropical storm conditions Monday near coast

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Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions ahead of Isaias. SC EMD says residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning late Monday and into Tuesday morning. Forecasters say high winds, rain, flash…

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Gov. McMaster, SC EMD monitoring Isaias track amid Pandemic

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Right now South Carolina Emergency Management, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster are monitoring the path of Isaias. The Governor is urging South Carolinians to be prepared in case the storm changes course and to monitor the track. This includes, preparing a hurricane kit and making sure your phone is charged. This Hurricane season is of course…

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Ready to Reopen? Governor McMasters new orders to take effect August 3

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ready to reopen? On Monday August 3, 2020,South Carolina Governor Henry McMasters new Executive Orders for the pandemic go into effect. Governor McMaster says starting Monday August 3 masks will be required in government offices. The Governor also announced restaurants will not be allowed to exceed 50% capacity, and employees and customers will  have to wear masks….

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Beat the Heat: Lexington Police Dept. hosting ‘Operation Cool Down’

The Police Department has launched 'Operation Cool Down', which offers a free box style fan to anyone in need
Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–The Lexington Police Department wants to make sure everyone is staying cool during these hot summer days. The Police Department has launched ‘Operation Cool Down’, which offers a free box style fan to anyone in need. Operation Cool Down typically assists over 100 individuals or families each year, say organizers. Image provided: Courtesy Lexington Police Department According to…

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SC Emergency officials urge coastal residents to review Hurricane plan

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As Hurricane Isaias churns in the Atlantic,  parts of South Carolina could be impacted by the storm. ABC Columbia Ahead of a potential landfall , or brush with the coast, even minimal,  South Carolina Emergency officials want you to be prepared. According to SCEMD Director Kim Stenson, “There is still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast. It…
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Planet Fitness to require face coverings at all locations

The new requirement will go into effect August 1
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A popular chain of fitness centers is now requiring everyone to wear a mask. Starting next month, Planet Fitness says it will require face covering at all of its locations. As of right now, employees already have to wear masks, but now members who use the facilities also must wear them to workout. The workout facility…
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‘Let’s Talk Race’ gives community chance to discuss race relations

Event is being held virtually tonight from 6:30-8:30PM
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its Let’s Talk Race ‘ program. Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where speakers will address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country. The library says programs like these are…
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President of Jordan Brand ‘Nike’, Benedict alumnus to speak for Benedict commencement

This will be the 150th Commencement Convocation for Benedict College, held Saturday August 8
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image Provided by: Benedict College Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the only ones able to gather to celebrate as they graduate from an institution of higher learning to real world education. For 2020, graduates will…