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Sen. Graham: Every South Carolinian can do their part to help hospitals, slow spread of COVID-19

The Senator was in Columbia to meet with members of the SC Hospital Association

Jul 14, 2020 6:33 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says every South Carolinian can play a role in curbing the COVID-19 pandemic by simply wearing a mask. The Republican Senator was in Columbia Tuesday to speak with hospital leaders about how the government can help them combat growing hospital capacity. “All of our hospitals are doing the very best they can, but…

CPD announces longtime officer has died from COVID-19

Jul 14, 2020 5:40 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department says one of its own has died from COVID-19. Master Police Officer Robert J. “Bob” Hall (CPD) Master Police Officer (MPO) Robert J. “Bob” Hall died early Tuesday morning. Hall was a 35-year veteran of the force and was part of the Special Events Unit and served at events even as recently…

Three charged with murder for fatal Newberry shooting last year

Jul 14, 2020 5:18 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

Newberry County deputies say three men have been charged with murder for a fatal shooting at a party last year.

Lexington Medical Center hosts COVID-19 testing today

The Free testing will be held at Lexington High School starting at 8:30a.m.

Jul 14, 2020 1:25 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Medical Center will offer free COVID-19 testing Tuesday July 14th. The testing will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Lexington High School located at 2463 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC 29072. Officials say you do not have to have symptoms in order to be tested and you do not have to make…

School districts grapple with idea of reopening schools this fall

Some are considering traditional, hybrid, or entirely virtual models for instruction

Jul 13, 2020 11:22 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –School districts across the state are debating whether or not to bring students back to the classroom this fall. Some are considering distance learning, while others are considering hybrid models where some students would come into the building. There are several factors dictating whether schools opt to reopen like student and teacher health, as well as guidelines…

What is MIS-C? Doctors explain inflammatory condition in some children with COVID-19

At least two children in South Carolina were hospitalized with the condition this past weekend

Jul 13, 2020 6:35 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –This weekend, South Carolina saw its first cases of a rare inflammatory condition affecting children who have had COVID-19. South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported least two patients under the age of 10 were diagnosed with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), but now have been released from the hospital. Since May, doctors…

Couple sought in credit card theft

Jul 13, 2020 4:55 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: Crimestoppers Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Bureau of Protective Services says it is looking for a couple who stole a credit card while visiting the SC State Museum. Investigators say the man and the woman were captured on surveillance cameras at the Museum on June 12th and again later that day using the stolen card at Dave and Buster’s at Columbiana…

Suspect arrested in Two Notch robbery, assault

Jul 13, 2020 4:34 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Richland Co. (S.C.)–Richland County deputies say they’ve arrested a man who robbed a Family Dollar and assaulted a store employee. Investigators say on June 14th Raeshaun Stampley, 38, was confronted by an employee of the store’s location on Two Notch Rd. after setting off the store merchandise alarms trying to leave with stuffed pockets. According to deputies, while he was…

UofSC announces scholarship named for Panthers owner, wife

Jul 13, 2020 4:25 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

The scholarship will be awarded to four incoming freshmen each year who will receive $10,000 per year for their education as well as other opportunities.

DHEC reports 1,532 new Coronavirus cases and 13 new deaths

Jul 13, 2020 3:07 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Monday, announced 1,532 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 13 additional confirmed deaths . Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 58,003, and confirmed deaths statewide to 961. DHEC says there are currently 1,488 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested…

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Sen. Graham: Every South Carolinian can do their part to help hospitals, slow spread of COVID-19

The Senator was in Columbia to meet with members of the SC Hospital Association

CPD announces longtime officer has died from COVID-19

Three charged with murder for fatal Newberry shooting last year

Lexington Medical Center hosts COVID-19 testing today

The Free testing will be held at Lexington High School starting at 8:30a.m.

School districts grapple with idea of reopening schools this fall

Some are considering traditional, hybrid, or entirely virtual models for instruction

What is MIS-C? Doctors explain inflammatory condition in some children with COVID-19

At least two children in South Carolina were hospitalized with the condition this past weekend

Couple sought in credit card theft

Suspect arrested in Two Notch robbery, assault

UofSC announces scholarship named for Panthers owner, wife

DHEC reports 1,532 new Coronavirus cases and 13 new deaths

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