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VA to host blood drive Wednesday

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The VA is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive Wednesday at the Dorn VA Medical Center on Garners Ferry Rd. The Share Your Health, Roll Up Your Sleeves” blood drive is part a nationwide effort to respond to the ongoing need for blood during the coronavirus public health emergency. If you are interested donating…
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New jobs coming to Midlands

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–57 new jobs are on their way to the Midlands. Tuesday the governor’s office announced KRA Operations is establishing a new facility in Newberry County. In addition to the jobs, the company is investing more than $11 million. KRA Operations performs metal stamping and injection molding. The facility is located in the Mid-Carolina Commerce Park and is already…
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State lawmakers to consider election changes

Associated Press,

Columiba, S.C. (AP)–South Carolina’s Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to “make plans to protect the voter and the vote” given that the pandemic continues in the run up to the November…
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Researchers: Flu, COVID can be spread via dust

CNN,

UC Davis, CA (CNN)–A new study indicates that dust particles may be able to carry and spread the flu and perhaps other viruses — such as coronavirus. University of California Davis researchers reported the results Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. Studies using tissues soaked with the virus and allowed to dry could send off possibly infectious particles when crumpled….

Cayce Mural
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Local artist turns heads with Cayce mural

The mural is located at 2018 State Street in Cayce
ABC Columbia Staff,

Cayce, SC (WOLO) — A new mural painted along the side of a building in the City of Cayce is turning some heads. Local artist Ija Charles is the young lady behind the art work she is calling ‘Cayce Wonders’. Ija says she initially created the artwork for last year’s South Carolina State Fair. You can even see the infamous…

Rep. Jim Clyburn's Speech At 2020 Dnc
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Watch Rep. Jim Clyburn’s speech at 2020 DNC

ABC Columbia Staff,

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – Rep. Jim Clyburn addressed the Democratic National Convention Monday night live from Charleston. Clyburn is the highest-ranking Black lawmaker in Congress, the House Democratic Whip, and one of the few 1960s civil rights movement leaders still in elective office today. He brought that connection to the past to the DNC. Watch the video above for the…

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SC Senate called back to ‘protect the voter and the vote’

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – South Carolina’s Senate is coming back into session in two weeks to mull over possible election law updates necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak. Senate President Harvey Peeler said Monday that state senators would return Sept. 2 to “make plans to protect the voter and the vote” given that the pandemic continues in the run up to…

Back To School
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Frequently asked COVID-19 related questions as schools resume

Here is a list of some of the most common questions parents, student have as they head back to class
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As many of you get ready to either go back to school or prepare to send your children back to in person instruction there are a lot of questions still looming out there are the coronavirus pandemic continues. The South Carolina Department of health and Environmental Control (DHEC) put together a list of some of the…