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Reward offered after dog found for severely burned

A black staffie mix dog is found suffering from severe burns. A reward is now being offered as officials attempt to track down more information
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Charleston Animal Shelter Charleston, SC (WOLO)— The Charleston Animal Society says they are giving medical attention to a dog found severely burned in North Charleston Sunday. Members of the Animal Society say they do not know the identity of the black staffie-mix, but have given him the nickname “Harvey” because he was found on Harvey Avenue near I-26 and…

House Budget
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S.C. House passes amended version of the state’s $10 billion budget

One lawmaker proposed a five percent base pay raise for all state employees
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –After only one day of formal debate, the South Carolina House of Representatives voted, 120-2, to pass their amended version of the 2020-21 state budget. Armed with a nearly $2 billion surplus, lawmakers had been going back-and-forth Tuesday over what they want to use that money for, and how to allocate those funds to different agencies. “This…

City Emergency Ordinance
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City of Columbia passes emergency ordinance for Council Meetings amid Coronavirus

City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance to suspend normal operating procedures of City Council Meetings
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia’s City Council does not want people to come to council meetings because of Coronavirus fears. During a work session Tuesday, Council unanimously passed an ‘ordinance’ in which only the Mayor and three members attend meetings while the others participate via teleconference. Leaders are also urging citizens wanting to attend, to instead, watch the live stream of the…

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SC DHEC confirms two new possible cases of Coronavirus

DHEC announced they are investigating two new possible cases of Coronavirus in Camden, in Kershaw County
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday afternoon they are investigating two new possible cases of the Coronavirus in Camden, in Kershaw County. According to DHEC, the new cases are household contacts who tested presumptive positive for the Coronavirus and are currently hospitalized. DHEC says it is working with the healthcare facility and…

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Longtime state senator announces retirement

Associated Press,

Photo:scstatehouse.gov Orangeburg, S.C. (AP)–A state senator who has served in the South Carolina General Assembly since 1975 says he will step aside at the end of the year. Sen. John Matthews said Tuesday he will not file for reelection later this month. The 79-year-old Democrat from Orangeburg County spent 10 years in the House after being elected in 1974. He…

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Prisma Health providing updates on health care system’s preparedness for Coronavirus

Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Crysty Vaughan, Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Leaders at Prisma Health Midlands are providing updates on the health care system’s preparedness for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. The Prisma Health team is discussing the extensive protocol used to care for Coronavirus patients within the hospital system. “Anyone that comes in with febrile respiratory symptoms, such as a cough, is immediately placed in…

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Columbia City Council to discuss suspending normal operating procedures of Council meetings due to Coronavirus

City Council to discuss suspending normal operating procedures of City Council meetings, during City Council Work Session
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Today City of Columbia leaders will discuss changing council meeting protocols because of the Coronavirus. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following information about the growing concern: “In the interest of public health, City Council will discuss suspending normal operating procedures of City Council meetings, during the City Council Work Session on Tuesday, March 10th at 2 p.m.”…