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US Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to Supreme Court Nominee

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. The Republican from South Carolina issued the following statement: “Judge Barrett is highly qualified in all the areas that matter – character, integrity, intellect, and judicial disposition. She is an…
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DHEC: Who should get tested for Coronavirus

Health officials answer the question
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State Health officials are answering the question,  ‘Who should get tested? DHEC says if you are out and about in the community, around others, or not able to socially distance or wear a mask, they recommend that you get tested for Coronavirus at least once a month. According to health officials, routine testing allows public health workers to…

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Midlands Technical College reacts to passing of Faculty Member

Crysty Vaughan,

Shirley Bannister courtesy MTC COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Midlands Technical College is reacting to the death of faculty member Shirley Bannister. In a statement released on Twitter, the college’s President Dr. Ronald Rhames, issued the following: On the death of S. Bannister, chair of the MTC Nursing Dept.: “My heart is broken. Shirley was like an angel on Earth. Her…

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DHEC: 569 new cases of Coronavirus and 3 additional deaths in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

SCDHEC/Twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday 569 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 3 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 141,909 and confirmed deaths to 3,144. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC says the total number…
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City of Columbia Parks and Rec cancels ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’ due to COVID-19

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of a popular event. There will be no ghosts and goblins at the City of Columbia’s annual Halloween party. City Parks and Recreation officials have canceled this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to help minimize the spread COVID-19. In addition, no Halloween events will be held at any city parks…