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Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President that “the end is in sight.” He said it’s a small step in the right direction to get South Carolina back…

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Treating physical therapy patients continues through Telehealth

As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options.
Maria Szatkowski,

Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO) — As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options. That includes physical therapy clinics. Despite COVID-19, people still get hurt and still need the help of a physical therapist. “I think it’s still very important that people get the care they need,” said Michael Isreal, a physical…

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DHEC announces additional cases of COVID 19, deaths

Rob Dew,

DHEC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Thursday DHEC announced 276 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the state’s total number of cases to 3,931. DHEC officials say there were also two additional deaths. That brings the state’s death toll from the virus to 109. As of Thursday health officials say more than 55% of the state’s hospital beds are in use.   Categories: Local…

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Watch: Governor expects SC businesses to be open by June

Associated Press, Rob Dew, (BI) Ziemer,

(ABC Columbia/FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  In a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and Speaker of the House Jay Lucas, Gov. Henry McMaster suggested waiting until June for the General Assembly to return as a safety precaution. In the letter the governor writes, “Returning before May 14th for session, even briefly, could place the health and safety of your members…
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Lexington Medical Center seeking mask donations

Rob Dew,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– You can help those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. Lexington Medical Center is asking for donations of homemade cloth masks that would go to hospital employees working in non-clinical areas and not involved with patients directly. Barbara Willm, Vice President of Community Relations and Development at LMC says, “These donations will help…
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SCDEW: 87,686 file initial claims for unemployment benefits

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolina continues to receive staggering amounts of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, in the week of April 5th through April 11th, 87,686 people made their initial claims for unemployment benefits. That is up slightly from the previous week’s number of…
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The Comet bus implements more changes to their level of service

The transportation service is changing some of their routes in response to COVID-19
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) —-The Comet is making more schedule changes. The Comet will transition from a Saturday level of service to a Sunday level of service with added on-demand service for areas not served on the Sunday routes. The changes will go into effect on Monday, April 20thg, 2020. All services are free at this time. If you still have…