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SC Supreme Court to hear CARES Act funding lawsuit

Rebecca Ball,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The State Supreme Court will hear arguments over Governor Henry’s McMaster’s decision to spend $32 million of federal coronavirus relief funds on grants for private school tuition. The justices will hear opening on arguments September 18th. This comes after an Orangeburg County attorney filed for a temporary injunction to block the funding he says is unconstitutional. Categories: Local…
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Cayce issues new mask ordinance

Rob Dew,

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Cayce has extended its mask ordinance. Members of the city council voted to extend the law at their meeting Wednesday night. The initial mandate was issued on July 7th. The only difference is this includes the Department of Education’s mandate that masks be worn on school buses and in all public school buildings. Categories: Lexington,…
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City of Columbia, DHEC continue free COVID 19 testing

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Columbia and DHEC are continuing their partnership offering free COVID-19 testing. The testing will take place Friday and Saturday at the old Pardon and Parole building at 2204 Lee St. Testing will also be held on the 25th, 28th, and 29th of this month. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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Seniors, Meals, and Mask initiative underway

the collaboration between Senior resources, Columbia Housing Authority
ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Starting today, Wednesday August 19, Senior Meals and Masks initiatives begin. Senior Resources and Columbia Housing Authority will kick off a community provide not only meals,  but also deliver masks to 323 senior citizen every week. Seniors that reside in four housing units through the Columbia Housing Authority will receive two frozen meals and a supplemental…

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Owner, Founder of ‘Halls Chophouse’ dies

Halls Chophouse: "We are devastated"
ABC Columbia Staff,

IMAGE: Bill Hall via Halls Chophouse @Facebook Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The owner and founder of the popular steak restaurant, ‘Halls Chophouse’ has passed away according to those close to the family. The business posted a message on the eateries social media pages saying Hall passed ‘unexpectedly’ Wednesday morning August 19. Those who knew Hall personally say he was more…
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Nearly 800 children in DSS custody remain unaccounted for

The reports was revealed Wednesday saying the children have been missing since schools shut down due to pandemic
ABC Team,

ABC Columbia (FILE) COLUMBIA, SC (WCIV) — A report Wednesday to South Carolina lawmakers reveals 780 children across the state remain unaccounted for since March, when schools shut down in-person instruction and sent students home in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Officials with South Carolina’s Dept. of Social Services (DSS) say those 780 children are ones its agency staff, school…