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St. Pat’s in Five Points postponed over coronavirus concerns

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The St. Pat’s in Five Points festival has been postponed because of concerns over the coronavirus. Wednesday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin made the announcement that in the wake of the spread of the disease, that the festival cannot move forward as planned. Benjamin said despite the tradition and importance of the festival to both commerce and…

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DHEC announces new presumptive case of Coronavirus in SC

DHEC is investigating one new possible case of the #COVID19 novel coronavirus in Lancaster County
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Department of Health officials announced Wednesday, they are investigating another possible case of Coronavirus. SC DHEC officials say the new case is a woman in Lancaster County. Officials say there is no known travel outside of the U.S. and they are working to determine who she may have had contact with. This latest cases brings…

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The COMET takes measures to try and prevent Coronavirus on Buses

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The COMET bus system says it is working to take steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. In a release sent to ABC Columbia News, COMET officials detailed the procedures to reduce the spread.  Some of those preventive procedures include, hand sanitizing stations on all buses, information from the CDC posted on all buses, and all buses…

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Fort Jackson cancels family day, limits graduation ceremonies for foreseeable future

Modifications to normal operations are being made at Fort Jackson in response to the coronavirus threat.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Modifications to normal operations are being made at Fort Jackson in response to the coronavirus threat. Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle, Jr. said the decision to cancel family day and limit soldier graduations is in an effort to protect the community. “We consider ourselves, not only a part of the community but we live in the community. So…
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COMET bus system implements changes to ward off coronavirus

With the number of people becoming infected with the coronavirus growing , one bus company ismake adjustments to reduce the risk.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: The COMET /ABC FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) is taking precautionary  measures to prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from affecting our passengers. Below is a list of the changes the transit system has put into effect immediately: Hand sanitizers are installed on all 83 vehicles. Signs are inside all restrooms encouraging people…