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DHEC: 706 new Coronavirus cases and 9 additional deaths in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Saturday 706 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 134,052 and confirmed deaths to 3,017. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total…
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SC Governor McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mcmaster tweeted Saturday morning that Ginsburg was a guiding inspiration for many Americans. McMaster reacts to Ginsburg death in tweet: ‘Justice Ginsburg is a guiding inspiration for many Americans. There is no doubt that her determination and tenacity will continue to inspire future…

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President Trump orders flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Crysty Vaughan,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg died Friday night at the age of 87. According to a statement from the President,  all flags at the White House, all public buildings and grounds and military bases throughout the country are to be flown at half-staff until…

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City, DHEC COVID-19 testing efforts kick off Saturday

Free COVID-19 testing starts today and will run over the next 14 days at the locations listed below
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  Thursday DHEC, Governor Henry McMaster, the City of Columbia, and the University of South Carolina announced the launch of an expansive multi-day testing initiative. The free testing will begin Saturday September 19, 2020 The drive through testing sites will be held at various locations including,  Founders Park and at MLK park on Greene street. Below is…

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“We’re doing what we’re meant to do”: Village Idiot Pizza celebrates 30th anniversary

Brian and Kelly Glynn have owned the popular pizza place since 2003, expanding to three Midlands locations
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — One of the Midland’s longest-running pizza places is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Over the last three decades, Village Idiot Pizza has served thousands of customers at their three Columbia locations, including their flagship location in Five Points. With some dough, cheese, and Marinara sauce, Brian Glynn and his wife Kelly have found the ingredients to…
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State leadership, representatives respond to passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As news spread of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing Friday night, local, state and national leaders representing South Carolina have responded to the news of her death. The Supreme Court of the United States announced Friday that Justice Ginsburg died from complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. While I had many differences with her on…

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Columbia celebrates first ever Black Voter Day

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday morning, the Columbia Urban League announced the first ever Black Voter Day. The organization says the purpose of this day is to help black citizens against voter suppression and ensure that their vote counts in the upcoming election.  The group says long lines, poll worker shortages and lack of access for disabled voters are all forms…

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Raising awareness over veteran suicide during National Suicide Prevention Month

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — We can all help to prevent suicide. This month helps raise awareness over that, as September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s especially important for veterans, as they’re at higher risk for suicide than the average person. “Suicide prevention is the number one clinical priority for the VA system. And so that makes September a really…

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SCGOP calls for Jaime Harrison to drop staffers after offensive tweets are revealed

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina republicans are calling on Senate candidate Jaime Harrison to release two of his staffers after their past controversial tweets resurfaced.  The tweets, attributed to Bre Maxwell and Guy King, contain antisemitic and homophobic slurs. Harrison, his campaign manager, as well as Maxwell and King released the following statements in response: Zack Carroll, campaign manager: “These inappropriate…