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DHEC: 13 additional deaths, 93 new coronavirus cases in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 93 new cases of the coronavirus  and 13 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,841 and those who have died to 296. Health officials say twelve of those deaths occurred in elderly…

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Local urgent care centers testing for COVID-19 antibodies

In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests. MEDcare Urgent Care clinics are now testing patients for COVID-19 antibodies. “When exposed to bacteria or viruses, such as the coronavirus, your body mounts a reaction and antibodies are formed. Takes about 14 plus days for antibodies to be detected,” said…

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SC launches ‘one stop shop’ website for COVID-19 related information

SC announces the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Anyone looking for information and access to coronavirus resources in South Carolina now have a website they can turn to for centralized information. Governor Henry McMaster announced the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov. On Tuesday, the Governor and the SC Department of Administration launched what they are calling a one-stop-shop website. accelerate sc website State officials…

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‘AccelerateSC’ meets to discuss ways to safely reopen South Carolina

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The ‘accelerateSC’ group is meeting for the second time. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is leading the meeting. ABC Columbia imageAcceleratesc meeting The group first met April 23, and since then, smaller groups have met at the USC Alumni Center to talk about ways to reopen the state’s economy. The Governor opened the meeting by saying to…

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Governor McMaster to lead Accelerate SC meeting

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday afternoon, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will lead the second meeting of Accelerate SC, at 2 pm. Accelerate SC ABC Columbia image According to the governor’s office,  McMaster created AccelerateSC as a coordinated economic revitalization plan involving small and large business owners, leaders in manufacturing, healthcare professionals, education professionals, and local government officials. ABC Columbia news…

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S.C. restaurants start offering outdoor dining following Governor’s order

Some restaurants owners say it's best to have a cautious approach in serving customers
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Monday marked the first day in more than a month that people could go out of their homes and have a sit-down meal at a restaurant. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) lifted his “work or home” order and allowed restaurants the option to have outdoor dining again. For Saluda’s owner Steve Cook, having a stretch of…

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Aiken teen, 13, prepares to graduate high school while already enrolled in college

Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won't be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic.
Maria Szatkowski,

Aiken, S.C. (WOLO) — Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won’t be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic. But this student is anything but typical. In fact, Caitlin Shirey’s been dual-enrolled in college, and she’s only 13. “She started multiplying at 5, and doing algebraic equations at 6,” said Elizabeth Shirey,…