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DHEC: 10 more deaths, 168 new cases of COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —On Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 168 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional deaths. This now brings the total number of people confirmed to have the virus in South Carolina to 7,531 and those who have died to 330. Eight deaths occurred in elderly individuals in…

Congrats Class Of 2020
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A look at Graduation Ceremony Plans across Midlands School Districts

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some Midlands school districts are moving ahead with Graduation Ceremonies and outdoor plans. abc columbia image Here’s a look at how some of the area school district plan to host Graduations for the Class of 2020, with social distancing practices in place. Richland One will hold its high school graduation ceremonies June 2-5 at the district’s football…

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Coroner: 48-year-old Sumter man shot and killed

ABC Columbia Staff,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A man in Sumter has died after a shooting Friday night. According to the Sumter County Coroner, Michael Wilson, 48, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The shooting happened on Boulevard Road in Sumter shortly after 5 p.m. Initial details were limited. Categories: Local News, News, Sumter Tags: SCNews

Indoor Dining
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Gov. McMaster allows indoor dining with limited capacity at SC restaurants

Restaurants can only have a maximum of 50% of their posted occupancy inside at one time
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced Friday that restaurants across the state can start offering indoor dining starting on Monday, but they can only have a small number of customers inside at one time. Under these new guidelines, which were compiled by “accelerateSC” with suggestions from the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, restaurants can only seat 50%…

Resilient Meeting
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Columbia Mayor says consumers not confident enough to reopen

'Resilient Midlands' hold discussion on economic recovery efforts
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says consumer confidence in returning to businesses is not where it should be for a mass economic reopening. Benjamin held a meeting with his Resilient Midlands Economic Recovery Task Force Friday morning to discuss how and when to reopen the city. The Mayor along with local business leaders talked about what safe…

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DHEC: Four additional deaths, 238 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced 238 new cases of the coronavirus and four additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 7,367 and those who have died to 320. Health officials, the four deaths occurred in elderly individuals in…

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SC Governor McMaster: Restaurants can reopen for limited dine in May 11

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You will soon be able to dine inside some of your favorite restaurants, according to South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. On Friday, McMaster announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday, May 11. The Governor’s office says based on advice and recommendations from the “Response” component of…
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Camden man shot, killed

Rob Dew,

Camden, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in Camden are investigating after a man was found dead early Friday morning. The Kershaw County Coroner’s Office says Lawrence Reed, 65, was found shot to death in his home around four am. The coroner says the window in the door was broken out. We have reached out to the Camden Police Department for more information Categories:…