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Governor to meet with health officials on 2 ‘presumptive’ cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media update with state public health officials  Saturday to address 2 potential cases of Coronavirus in South Carolina. Late Friday the Governor released a statement in response to word that there are two possible cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina: “Healthcare authorities in South Carolina have been preparing…
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Spring Craft Show blooms at Fairgrounds: Local Living

Annual Craftsmen’s Spring Classic underway at State Fairgrounds this weekend
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at ‘Local Living’ Spring has sprung, at least at the State Fairgrounds. Underway this weekend, the annual Craftsmen’s Spring Classic. The craft show will take place in both the Cantey and Goodman buildings. The show features southern artisans with work ranging from pottery and woodwork to ornaments and handmade jewelry. If you’d like to…

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DHEC, CDC investigate 2 presumptive positive cases of Coronavirus in SC

The CDC and DHEC are investigating two separate 'presumptive postive' cases of Covid -19 here in South Carolina.
ABC Columbia Staff, Tim Scott,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster released information Friday night saying the state is monitoring two possible cases of the2019 Novel Coronavirus  here in South Carolina. The Governor released a statement asking member of the public not to panic saying, “Healthcare authorities in South Carolina have been preparing for this eventuality and there is no reason for public alarm….

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Respects paid as local veteran with no known family is laid to rest

More than 100 people were at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning, to pay their respects to a veteran that had no known family.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — More than 100 people were at Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning, to pay their respects to a veteran that had no known family. Sgt. Robert Blake, Jr., of Columbia, passed away last month at the Dorn VA. He was 71 years old. He was laid to rest through the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program….

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Women accused of stealing from assisted living facility resident

Rob Dew,

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Lexington say they are looking for two women accused of stealing a credit card from a resident at an assisted living facility and then using it illegally. Investigators say they responded to Wellmore of Lexington Wednesday to meet with the victim who reported several incidents of credit card fraud. Police say they determined a woman…
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Teachers planning second state house rally

Associated Press,

(ABC Columbia) Teacher rally at the State House in May 2019 Columbia, S.C. (AP)– The South Carolina teacher group whose rally last year brought 10,000 people to the Statehouse is planning another school day rally later this month. SC for Ed announced its plans for a March 24 rally on social media Friday. The announcement came a day after the…

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Boat manufacturer opening operations in Midlands

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A boat designer and manufacturer is setting up shop in the Midlands. Friday the governor’s office announced Xplor Boatworks LLC will invest $3.4 million in Richland County and create 63 jobs. The facility will be located on Pineview Dr. in Columbia. if you’re interested in one of those jobs, click here. Categories: Local News, News, Richland, State