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DHEC: 1,053 new Coronavirus cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday,  reported 1,053 new Coronavirus cases in South Carolina and 7 new deaths. Today’s cases and deaths (scdhec.gov/COVID19) Health officials say there were 8,279 individual test results reported statewide yesterday and the Percent positive was 12.7%. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 202,422 and…

DHEC urging SC Residents to get tested, Hosting Midlands testing sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to get tested for the Coronavirus on a regular basis, if you are regularly out in the community. Health officials say they are offering dozens of testing sites across the Midlands.   Free DHEC Testing DHEC-sponsored testing is always no-cost and open to anyone regardless…

Prices at the pump drop during Holiday weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you’re filling up at the pump this weekend, there is some good news for your wallet. Gas prices are a lot lower today, than in years past. According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina are among the lowest in the nation. Drivers here were paying around a $1.68 a gallon, headed into the Thanksgiving Holiday. The…