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Richland County Coroner: COVID-19 not listed on death certificates without a test

DHEC says only a coroner or medical examiner can make the determination if a person died from the virus
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –One person who has seen the true impact of COVID-19 firsthand is your county’s coroner. South Carolinas Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says a coroner or medical examiner has the power to determine if someone’s cause of death is COVID-19. When working on death investigations prior to the pandemic, Richland County Coroner Gary Watts told…
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SC man wins $250,000 on scratch-off lottery ticket

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO, AP) – A South Carolina man who took his time to scratch off the numbers on a lottery ticket ended up winning $250,000. The winner, who asked not to be identified, took a chance on a 50X ticket at El Cheapo on Farrow Rd. in Columbia. He told lottery officials it was “a good thing” he waited…

Bent Tree Circle Two Fb
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Lexington couple accused of trafficking drugs, unlawful conduct toward child

Authorities say the duo were found with marijuana, heroin, meth, and guns
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: LCSD Lexington Co, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County narcotics agents have arrested a man and woman accused of trafficking various types of drugs from a Gaston Mobile home. According to authorities, 22 year old Martiza Sanchez and 33 year old Derrick Johnson face multiple charges including trafficking meth, marijuana, heroin, having possession of 3 firearms during a violent…

19th Amendment
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Women leaders celebrate 100th anniversary of 19th Amendment at State House

Tuesday, Aug. 18 marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Tuesday, Aug. 18 marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote. In honor of that, women leaders from across South Carolina met at the State House to celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage. “I share with you the pride in being a woman, being at the table, being able…
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Columbia City Council declares Juneteenth a city holiday

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– During Tuesday’s city council meeting council members approved an ordinance declaring Juneteenth a city-wide holiday starting on June 19th 2021. Juneteenth, is recognized as the end of slavery and is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, that slaves in Texas…
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No new curfew for Columbia…for now

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will not institute a new curfew, for now. The possible new emergency management curfew was on the agenda for Tuesday afternoon’s council meeting. Ultimately the council wanted the governor to extend his current ban on bars and restaurants selling alcohol after 11pm. The council is also instituting a house party ordinance. The measure would…
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UofSC to implement saliva testing for COVID 19

Associated Press,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, S.C. (AP)–The University of South Carolina is joining a handful of universities nationwide to implement saliva tests for COVID-19. The school said Tuesday the tests will be free for students, faculty and staff on its Columbia campus. The implementation of the tests comes amid the university’s attempt to hold classes, which are set to begin Thursday, in…
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Another day with low new COVID 19 case, testing numbers

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The number of new coronavirus cases continues to be low but so too do the number of tests. Tuesday DHEC reported 691 new positive cases and 47 additional deaths. The number of tests processed Monday continues to be among the lowest since the agency began testing with 3,716 samples tested. The positivity rate was up significantly from yesterday…
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Congressman Clyburn visits Midlands post office

Rob Dew,

Photo: Rich Wandover Eastover, S.C. (WOLO)–Fresh off of his appearance during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Tuesday afternoon. Clyburn visited the Eastover post office to meet with Postmaster Lee Chorey to discuss the services the post office provides to the local community. The visit comes as lawmakers in Washington are…
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Clear the Shelters event a howling success

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: Columbia Animal Services Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– This year’s Clear the Shelters event was a big success. According to Columbia Animal Services, 46 pets were adopted last Friday. But there are still plenty of forever friends available for you to take home. If you are interested the shelter is located at 127 humane lane. You can also find more information…