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DHEC releases updated COVID 19 case numbers for SC

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Friday afternoon DHEC announced 953 new confirmed cases of COVID 19. According to the agency, of the more than 7,000 test results reported Thursday 13.2% were positive. DHEC also announced 15 confirmed deaths related to the virus. So far COVID-19 has claimed 3,748 lives in South Carolina. For more information click here. Categories: Local News, News, State
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SCSU announces plans for spring semester

Rob Dew,

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Friday South Carolina State University announced its plans for the spring semester. According to a university spokesperson, Students will begin classes remotely on January 4th of 2021. A limited number of students will return to campus on January 16th and 17th. University officials say the decision to limit in person classes and dorm room space was made…

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Richland County Council continues series of mask giveaways

The next free event will take place Friday November 6, 2020
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County Council continues their series of mask giveaways in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Friday November 6, Councilwoman Chakisse Newton is holding two mask giveaways in Lower Richland. This has been an ongoing effort by the county after getting 67,000 masks that are being given away to residents who my need…

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Facebook bans big ‘Stop the Steal’ group for sowing violence

ABC Columbia Staff,

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Facebook banned a large group called “Stop the Steal” that supporters of President Donald Trump were using to organize protests against the presidential vote count. Some members had called for violence, while many falsely claimed that Democrats are “stealing” the election from Republicans. Though the group amassed more than 350,000 members before Facebook took it down…

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Republicans break with Trump over baseless vote-fraud claims

ABC Columbia Staff,

Supports of President Donald Trump holds signs during a demonstration outside the State Farm Arena where Fulton County has a voting counting operation, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) WASHINGTON (AP) – Some Republicans are breaking with President Donald Trump as he attempts to falsely declare victory in the presidential race and halt vote counting in Pennsylvania…

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UofSC hosts virtual 5K for ‘Friends of Fisher House’

The organization 'Friends of Fisher House' helps raise money for families of veterans
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Lace up your shoes. The University of South Carolina is hosting a virtual 5-K event to help raise money for veterans. The 5-k runs this Friday November 6, 2020 through Sunday November 8, 2020. You can take part in a number of challenges like walking, running or you can ruck. Officials say those participating in the…