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Covid 19 Friday June 5
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News, State

DHEC announces 1,723 single day COVID-19 cases, 22 new deaths

These are the latest numbers as of Thursday July 9th, 2020
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,723 new confirmed cases and one new probable case of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, 22 additional confirmed deaths and no new probable deaths. Officials say they are also seeing an uptick in the amount of hospital beds being occupied during the pandemic. Health officials say right now…

Beef Chicken
Local News, News

Prices for beef, chicken rise to new highs as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

The closing of processing plants, restaurants affected supply lines for producers
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have seen that some meats are more expensive.  The US Department of Agriculture says the prices of many products, including beef and chicken, have gone up since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Recent data shows that the price of ground beef is $4.46/lb, up from $3.81/lb last June….
Local News, News, Richland

Does your water taste weird? There’s a reason.

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– If you live in Columbia and you feel like your water’s tasted a little off lately, you’re not wrong. The Columbia Water Department tweeted Wednesday that customers may have noticed a chlorine taste and odor in their tap water starting Tuesday. Officials say this was due to a brief interruption of the addition of ammonia to the…

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Local News, News, Richland

Suspects sought in deadly weekend shooting

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. are looking for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting. Deputies say Tony Trapp,23,  shot and killed a man at Rowan Apartments on Southern Drive Sunday night. Investigators say Trapp is armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Deputies say they are also searching for the driver of a 2020 silver Toyota…

Hugh Weathers
Local News, News, Politics, State

Hugh Weathers tests positive for COVID-19

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Department of Agriculture says Director Hugh Weathers tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson for the department says Weathers was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is experiencing only minor symptoms.   Today, Commissioner of Agriculture @HughWeathers was notified that he’d tested positive for COVID-19. He was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is…

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Lexington, Local News, News, State

380 new jobs coming to Midlands

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–380 new jobs are on the way to the Midlands. Thursday the governor’s office announced Nephron Pharmaceuticals is expanding its operations in West Columbia. In addition to the new jobs the expansion brings an investment of $215.8 million. Officials say the expansion should be complete by early next year. If you’re interested in applying go to nephronpharm.com/careers Categories:…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Area non profit offers COVID-19 sanitation kits to families with disabilities

Able SC is offering the kits for free click below to see if you qualify
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Able SC, the non profit organization that is committed to helping those living with disabilities continue do so as independently as possible. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, and numbers of cases increase, the organization is hoping to help. The non-profit says they are offering free COVID-19 Sanitation Kits to those who live in households where a family…

W11 P Pools Reopen
Local News, News

Richland Co. pools open for summer with precautions in place

Richland County pools are now open for the first time this summer, and you can swim for free.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County pools are now open for the first time this summer, and you can swim for free. But there are some changes and precautions in place as numbers of COVID-19 cases rise. “We want you to come out and swim, and we want you to be safe cause that’s our thing. Safety is our number…