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No confirmed coronavirus cases in S.C. as of Monday; Governor tells people to “take it easy”

The Governor and his Public Health Emergency Plan Committee have protocols in place in case one is reported
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, public health officials are getting prepared in case someone comes down with the illness in South Carolina. As of Monday afternoon, South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says there are no confirmed cases in the state. Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) quoted a hit song…

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Coronavirus impacting the stock market, but investors shouldn’t panic

The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears. Michael Oana, a certified retirement counselor, said this isn’t the first time a global sickness has impacted the stock market, and it probably won’t be the last. China is an important part of the global economy. It’s also the epicenter…

Gas Prices Still Falling
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Gas Prices down in the Midlands, could continue to dip say experts

According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen 8.3 cents in the last week
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are still dropping in  South Carolina. According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen 8.3 cents in the last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.10 a gallon. Nationwide prices are much higher, with an average of $2.41 a gallon. According to a GasBuddy release, “As the spread…

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SC Democratic Party says SC Presidential Primary drew record numbers

The South Carolina Democratic Party says this year's Presidential primary was record breaking
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Democratic Party says this year’s Presidential Primary was record breaking. According to the South Carolina Democratic Party, 539,020 Democrats and Independents voted in the First in the South Presidential Primary, Saturday. These numbers surpass the 2008 Presidential Primary, which held the previous record, by nearly 7,000 votes, say party officials. In a release, State…
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Richland Co. deputies investigating attempted abduction

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies are looking for someone they say tried to abduct a 14 year old girl. Investigators say last Wednesday night after 10pm the girl was walking her dog on Heron Glen Rd. in Northeast Richland County. Deputies say a man jumped out from behind an air conditioner unit and tried to put her in a…
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Gas leak shuts down part of N. Main St.

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A gas leak shut down part of North Main St. Monday afternoon. Columbia Police say a crew working near the intersection of N. Main St. and Cook St. hit the gas line. Police say Columbia fire crews and Dominion Energy workers are on the scene to monitor and remedy the situation. Categories: Local News, News,…

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AP: Police: Death of suspect in custody under investigation

The death of a person who died in police custody in South Carolina over the weekend is under investigation
Associated Press,

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – The death of a person who died in police custody in South Carolina over the weekend is under investigation. News outlets report a suspect arrested after a domestic violence call became unresponsive Saturday while being taken to jail in Rock Hill. Paramedics took the suspect to a hospital where the person was pronounced dead. Police…

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Gov. McMaster leads Public health meeting on Coronavirus, there are no SC Cases

There are no confirmed cases in South Carolina
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster  led a meeting with the Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to discuss how the state is preparing to combat any cases of Coronavirus in the state. DHEC says, as of now, there are no confirmed cases in South Carolina. image CDC The meeting’s agenda included a Coronavirus update from DHEC…