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Churches put precautionary measures in place for Sunday services

Churches in the Midlands are putting precautionary measures in place to protect worshipers against risk exposure
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO ) — As the numbers of those effected by the coronavirus continues to climb, some are questioning possible exposure to the virus while in worshiping this Sunday. Fort Jackson says they will no longer allow hold all community chapel services or events until further services because of coronavirus concerns. This decision includes all regularly scheduled worship services…
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Fort Jackson adds additional modifications to keep soldiers coronavirus free

As the number of coronavirus cases grow around the world, and here in SC, Fort Jackson military post has no cases and introduces changes to keep it that way
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Fort Jackson Commanding General @Twitter Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Fort Jackson announced Thursday that Family Day and Graduations are cancelled for the foreseeable future. Fort Jackson’s Commanding General says the cancellations includes next week’s events for 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment on March 19th. The ceremony will still be held, but it will be live streamed on the Fort Jackson…

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Local Living: A look at some of the events canceled due to Coronavirus concerns

From St Pats in Five Points to The Cup - Here's a list of some events that are canceled or postponed
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is a big line up of local events that are being impacted due to concerns over the coronavirus. One of the Midlands largest events, the annual St. Pats Festival in Five Points, has been postponed. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he and the Five Points Merchants Association agreed with the decision and that it will be…
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Prisma Health offers free ‘Virtual Visits’ for coronavirus concerns

ABC Columbia Staff,

ABC Columbia image- video Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health’s new ‘Virtual Visits’ website launched earlier this month. The 24-7 service will give anyone who has concerns of possibly having the coronavirus or perhaps just has questions about symptoms they may be displaying, will now have a chance to speak to someone in the medical field without having to leave…

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DHEC announces new presumptive case of Coronavirus in SC

DHEC is investigating one new possible case of the #COVID19 novel coronavirus in Lancaster County
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Department of Health officials announced Wednesday, they are investigating another possible case of Coronavirus. SC DHEC officials say the new case is a woman in Lancaster County. Officials say there is no known travel outside of the U.S. and they are working to determine who she may have had contact with. This latest cases brings…
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Local Living: Solve a mystery with Sherlock Holmes

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at the Sherlock Holmes Special Exhibit at the SC State Museum
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, calling all sleuths! The South Carolina State Museum is unveiling the secrets of one of the most revolutionary literary detectives in history. You can check out the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes at the Museum. The exhibit will walk guests through the fictional characters methods and inventions. Museum officials say ‘The…
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COMET bus system implements changes to ward off coronavirus

With the number of people becoming infected with the coronavirus growing , one bus company ismake adjustments to reduce the risk.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: The COMET /ABC FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is taking precautionary  measures to prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from affecting our passengers. Below is a list of the changes the transit system has put into effect immediately: Hand sanitizers are installed on all 83 vehicles. Signs are inside all restrooms encouraging people…

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Local Living: Elmo, Big Bird and more at Colonial Life Arena ‘Sesame Street Live!

Sesame Street Live! Make your Magic at Colonial Life Arena
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, we are headed to Sesame Street. Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is at the Colonial Life Arena for two shows. The first show takes place Tuesday at 5:30pm. But if you missed the first show, there is a second show. The second show is Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 am….

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City of Columbia passes emergency ordinance for Council Meetings amid Coronavirus

City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance to suspend normal operating procedures of City Council Meetings
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia’s City Council does not want people to come to council meetings because of Coronavirus fears. During a work session Tuesday, Council unanimously passed an ‘ordinance’ in which only the Mayor and three members attend meetings while the others participate via teleconference. Leaders are also urging citizens wanting to attend, to instead, watch the live stream of the…