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Senator Tim Scott says he tested Negative for Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -U.S. Senator Tim Scott, from South Carolina, announced on Twitter that he tested negative for Coronavirus Saturday. In the tweet, the Republican Senator said: ‘I tested negative for COVID this afternoon. In the past week, I had little to no close interaction with colleagues who have tested positive thus far. I will continue praying for my colleagues,…

South Carolina State Fair releases ‘Drive-Through’ fair details for October 2020

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can still grab those tasty fair food treats, from corn dogs to funnel cakes this year, just in a different way. The South Carolina State Fair has released more details about this year’s Drive-Thru South Carolina State Fair. The free event is happening Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Guests will…

DHEC: 649 new cases of Coronavirus, 31 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 649 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 31 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 145,953 and confirmed deaths to 3,243. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total number of…

SC Voter Registration information and Deadlines

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election officials say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to vote, ahead of the November election. In South Carolina the deadline is October 4, 2020. Per the SC Election Commission: Emailed and faxed forms must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 4. Mailed forms must be postmarked by Monday, October 5.*   For…

“COVID-19 is no joke”: Irmo Mayor talks about his fight against the coronavirus

Barry Walker just completed his two weeks of quarantine on Friday

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) — With President Donald Trump testing positive for COVID-19, one Midlands leader who overcame the virus says the coronavirus is no joke. A couple of weeks ago, Irmo Mayor Barry Walker found out that his wife had tested positive for COVID-19. Just a few days and a couple test results later, Walker found out that he too…