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SC Governor: new Executive Order allows Law Enforcement to disperse groups of 3 or more

If a Law enforcement official determines, in their discretion, that any such gathering could pose, a threat to public health

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In an Executive Order on Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is now urging South Carolinians to avoid gatherings of three or more people in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In a series of tweets, the Governor went on to clarify the order in further detail. http://@henrymcmaster “This weekend, we saw large crowds…

Senior Resources providing free meals to Richland Co. senior citizens

Senior Resources is making sure that no senior citizen in Richland County goes hungry, as the threat of COVID-19 continues.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Senior Resources is making sure that no senior citizen in Richland County goes hungry, as the threat of COVID-19 continues. On Monday, the Emergency Senior Nutrition Program began. “There’s a lot of uncertainty, especially with our seniors, they’re very vulnerable to this COVID-19, so we want to make sure they’re staying safe and they’re staying home…

DHEC: Two more reported deaths related to Coronavirus in South Carolina

DHEC is reporting the state’s fourth and fifth deaths related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the state’s fourth and fifth deaths related to the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to five. According to a release, one patient was an elderly person from Clarendon County, who had underlying health conditions. The second patient was an elderly…

Columbia City Council approves $6 million economic stimulus plan

City of Columbia Council meeting Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Columbia City Council passed an emergency economic relief package it says will help businesses and residents survive the pandemic. According to Mayor Steve Benjamin the “Resilient Columbia” stimulus package will fortify small businesses, non profits and first responders. According to the mayor the relief will provide law enforcement and first responders with…

US Dept. of Ed grants SC request to waive some standardized testing

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Students in South Carolina will not take any more standardized tests this school year. Monday state superintendent Molly Spearman announced the US Department of Education has approved the state’s assessment suspension waiver. That means the state will not administer SCREADY, SCPASS ,EOC exams, Pre-K and alternate assessments. In a news release,  Spearman says, “the suspension of South Carolina’s…

City of Columbia: Free Parking Meters and Garages in wake of Coronavirus

The City of Columbia Parking Services Announces no Payments for Parking Meters and Garages to Support Social Distancing

City of Columbia parking meter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, the City of Columbia Parking Services announced the parking meters and parking garages in the city would be free. According to a release from City officials, “as the City of Columbia Parking Services Division continues to support efforts of social distancing and our entire business community; parking payments will not be required for on-street parking meters until further…