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DHEC, UofSC team up on a targeted testing approach to better understand community spread of COVID-19

"SC Strong" will involve 32,500 people randomly getting tested for the virus throughout November

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you happen to get a blue envelope in the mail from DHEC in the next week, they want you to get tested for COVID-19. DHEC and the University of South Carolina are teaming up to randomly test 32,500 people in order to understand the true spread of COVID-19 across the state. The initiative, known as…

Richland One set to begin hybrid model of learning Monday

Students from Pre-K to 2nd grade have the chance to come back to the classroom two days a week on Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — One of the largest school districts in South Carolina is joining a wave of other districts in welcoming students back to the classroom two days a week. Starting on Monday, students in Pre-K through second grade will have the option to return to the classroom. The students will be put in two groups, and each group…

UofSC to replace spring break with ‘wellness days’ in revised schedule

The University of South Carolina released the most recent updated version to their schedule Thurday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina has released an updated version of their Spring schedule that will continue having students have the face to face learning they have been able to use while keeping those on campus protected from the risk of COVID-19. Part of keeping possible exposure at bay, in March of 2021 students will not…