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SC launches ‘one stop shop’ website for COVID-19 related information

SC announces the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Anyone looking for information and access to coronavirus resources in South Carolina now have a website they can turn to for centralized information. Governor Henry McMaster announced the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov. On Tuesday, the Governor and the SC Department of Administration launched what they are calling a one-stop-shop website. accelerate sc website State officials…
Digital Exclusives and Features, National News, Politics

FEMA funds ‘Crisis Counseling’ program to help communities cope

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health month kicks off in perfect time to help those suffering with anxeity, stress
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to make sure resident in South Carolina have access  to counseling made possible by federal funding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials say they are seeing more people who are trying to find ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Back on April 30, President Trump made a disaster…

Teacher Appreciaton Week
Digital Exclusives and Features

Show your gratitude during ‘Teacher Appreciation’ week

Make sure you take some time to thank a teacher this week
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s teacher appreciation week!! This is the perfect time to recognize all of the hard work teachers put into educating students across the country. Of course, things are a little different year with teachers doing most of their classwork with students online because of the global pandemic. But,  there are other ways to show your gratitude!…

Midlands Gives
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Midlands Gives Online Fundraising hoping to help local non profits

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The time for you to give back to Midlands Non Profits is almost here The Fifth annual ‘Midlands Gives’ kicks off  Tuesday, May 5 with 18 hours of online giving. The online fundraiser helps support over 400 non-profit groups across eleven counties in the Midlands. Due to the Coronavirus, many organizations are in greater need of your…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Monday SCDMV reopens branches by appointment only

SCDMV expands online capabilities as they get ready to reopen all 66 branches
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Starting Monday May 4th the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will reopen their 66 branches in order to serve customer more efficiently. However, customers will only be able to visit branches after making an appointment which will need to be scheduled online. All visitors must still adhere to social distancing guidelines as a precaution…

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Digital Exclusives and Features

EPA releases list of qualified disinfectants to safeguard against COVID-19

If you're having a hard time finding specific cleaning supplies like lysol, or hand sanitizer the EPA has alternatives
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: EPA logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is continuing its efforts to provide critical information on surface disinfectant products that can be used to protect the health of all Americans throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency. In support of these efforts, EPA now has nearly 400 products that have qualified to be effective against SARS-CoV-2,…