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More parents looking at Catholic schools due to uncertainty surrounding upcoming school year

The Principal of Saint Peter's Catholic School says more parents have contacted her about enrolling their children
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Several parents are stuck trying to decide what is best for their children with all the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year. Some are looking at alternative education pathways for their students to limit any risk associated with COVID-19. Prior to Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC)’s request to have schools offer in-person instruction this fall, several school districts,…

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Regional data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black SC community

The pandemic has unveiled inequities in communities throughout the country. 
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) that examines the disproportionate death rates of African Americans due to COVID-19. The pandemic has unveiled inequities in communities throughout the country. “Even though Black people comprise 27% of…
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Columbia’s Greek Festival cancelled

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– This year’s Columbia Greek Festival has been cancelled because of the coronavirus. Organizers posted on the festival’s Facebook page that with the health of attendees, volunteers, and the community in mind they made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s festival. This would have been the festival’s 34th year. No word yet on if a make up…
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SC for ED questions Sen. Hembree’s data claims

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– One of the lawmakers who spoke during Governor Henry McMaster’s Wednesday news conference on education was Horry Co. Republican Sen. Greg Hembree. Thursday the teaching advocacy group SCforED took exception to claims Sen. Hembree made during the news conference regarding students proficiency in English and math as a result of virtual learning during the pandemic. His exact…
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Initial jobless claims increase in SC

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–There’s been an increase in the weekly number of unemployment claims in the state. More than 19,000 people filed for the benefits last week, an increase of more than 3,000 from the previous week. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Department of Employment and Workforce has paid out more than $3 billion in unemployment benefits. Categories: Local…

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SC surpasses 1,000 COVID 19 deaths

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Now more than 1,000 people have died from COVID-19 in South Carolina. 69 deaths were reported Thursday but DHEC says there was another delay in reporting making the zero reported deaths Wednesday much less significant. DHEC says the deaths took place over the past several days and the delays can be attributed to ensuring the death is…