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Pandemic not enough to slow down new wave of restaurants in the Midlands

Republic Biergarten, Kairo's, Market on Main among the new spots that have opened
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Even though several local businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, some new businesses pushed through these challenges to open their doors in an effort to establish a culinary foothold in the Midlands. Several restaurants have opened up across Columbia, looking to revitalize the Capital City’s dining scene. Setting up shop where the Flying Saucer once…

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15-year-old’s body recovered after bridge-jumping accident

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HICKORY TAVERN, S.C. (AP) – The body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered from a South Carolina creek following a bridge-jumping accident. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the county coroner’s office say emergency crews located the body of Max Hofbauer in Rabun Creek near Hickory Tavern on Thursday evening. Officials say Hofbauer was with friends when…

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Coronavirus data by schools now released by state agency

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time, state heath officials have released coronavirus numbers associated with South Carolina public and private schools. DHEC announced Friday there were 158 reported cases of the virus associated with students, faculty and staff . 89 of those were students and 69 school employees. The report only includes K-12 students and staff who are…

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Labor Day weekend is perfect time to make sure your student is ready to go back to school

Monday is Labor Day, and for many students that means it's officially time to head back to school.
Maria Szatkowski,

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO) — Monday is Labor Day, and for many students that means it’s officially time to head back to school. Whether that’s virtually or in-person, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to make sure you’re student is ready for the start of the school year. “It has been one of the rather challenging years this year with back…
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More than 1,400 UofSC students, employees with active COVID-19 cases

Rob Dew,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina updated its COVID-19 numbers Friday afternoon. According to the university there are more than 14,000 students and 18 employees with active cases of COVID-19. Since the start of August more than 17,000 students and faculty have been infected. Thursday the university had to temporarily halt its saliva tests because a…
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DHEC reports 1,511 new cases of COVID-19

Rob Dew,

SCDHEC/Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The number of tests conducted in the state has increased and non-unexpectedly so has the number of new cases. Friday DHEC announced of the more than eight thousand tests processed Thursday 1,511 came back positive. That’s a positivity rate of 18.3%. It also increases the total number of cases to 121,378. In addition DHEC says 37 more…
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UofSC expands space for students in quarantine

Tim Scott,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The University of South Carolina has increased the number of available beds for students who need to quarantine due to COVID-19. Friday morning, the university announced a partnership with the Spring Hill Suites in the Vista which would provide up to 132 more rooms for students. These additional rooms will house more students alongside the two…
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Schools on lock-down during Lexington Co. manhunt

Rob Dew,

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Three schools were placed on lock down Friday morning during a manhunt in Lexington County. Carolina Springs Elementary and Middle school as well as White Knoll High School were locked down after officials say they pulled over a car with three people inside with ski masks and assault rifles. According to authorities they all ran off– but…
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Myrtle Beach extends mask ordinance

Rob Dew,

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (AP)–A South Carolina beach town has renewed its mask mandate as coronavirus cases trend downward following a spike linked to the tourist destination this summer. Myrtle Beach on Thursday extended the July executive order mandating face coverings to be worn in public places through Sept. 30. The city manager says “this is not the time to stop…