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Zoo To Reopen
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Gov. McMaster: Tourist attractions, including Riverbanks Zoo, able to open this weekend

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will reopen to a limited crowd on Saturday
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is allowing tourist attractions to open their doors once again. One of those destinations is the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, which has been preparing for the public to safely return for months since closing in mid-March The zoo announced their plans to reopen to a limited…

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DHEC announces 125 new cases, 8 deaths in SC

DHEC has released the latest number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Wednesday, May 20
Rob Dew, ABC Columbia Staff,

FILE photo, European Centre For Disease Prevention And Control via DDP via /ZUMA Press, FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC released the latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Carolina. According to the Department of  Health and Environmental Control (DHEC),  as of Wednesday May 20, there are 125 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, while 8 new deaths have been reported…

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As SC begins to reopen from COVID, Harvest Hope continues to help thousands of people

Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Because of the pandemic and job loss, many people are finding themselves in need of some help feeding their families. Harvest Hope Food Bank has been busier than ever these past few months, and Wednesday was no exception. Harvest Hope has been helping thousands of families in the Midlands get through the pandemic. But even as…
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Riverbanks Zoo announces opening date

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–With the governor’s announcement that tourist attractions in the state can once again open to the public Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens has announced its return date. A spokesperson says the zoo will reopen to guests on Saturday, May 23rd. “We’ve been diligently preparing for the Zoo’s reopening for several weeks and look forward to welcoming our members and…
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Governor lifts restrictions on athletic facilities, tourist attractions

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — More restrictions lifted in South Carolina. Wednesday afternoon governor henry mcmaster announced that the state is scaling back restrictions on certain athletic facilities and tourist attractions. The athletic facilities include places like baseball fields, parks, and playgrounds. Those restrictions will be lifted May 30th with competitive play resuming on June 15th. Tourist attractions like Riverbanks Zoo…
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Governor to update SC COVID-19 response

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and state health officials will update the state’s response to COVID-19 at 4pm Wednesday according to a press release from the governor’s office. ABC Columbia News will carry the news conference live on air and on our Facebook page. Categories: Local News, News, State