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DHEC: 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Tuesday 701 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 22 additional confirmed deaths. Health officials say this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 130,917 and confirmed deaths to 2,943. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. DHEC  says the total number…

Southern Campaign of the American Revolution increasing visitor access

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution announced they will be adding to visitor access at Ninety Six National Historic Site, Cowpens Historical Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park. The increased access will go into effect September 16. The National Park Service is working with federal, state and local health authorities to create a phased approach…

Reopen SC Rally at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Protesters gathered at the South Carolina State House Tuesday for a “Re-Open SC rally”. Many on hand were holding up signs that said ‘un mask now’ or ‘reopen the state’. Demonstrators showed support for ending mask mandates and opening the state fully.   Categories: Local News, State Tags: Coronavirus, reopen sc

Suspect arrested by Sumter County Sherrif on robbery charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Sumter County Sherrif’s Office says they arrested 18-year-old De’Quandre Perry on Septermber 9 on the charge of strong arm robbery. According to the warrant, Perry is charged with taking a cell phone valued at over $800 and cash from the victim who was walking on Concord Circle on August 14. Categories: Local News, Sumter Tags: Robbery,…

Prisma Health launches campaign for affordable flu vaccines

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health has launched a system-wide campaign to provide reduced-cost flu vaccines in 11 counties throughout the Midlands and Upstate.    This campaign is being offered through Prisma’s physicians offices, hospitals, medical clinics, community outreach and business health-sites. Prisma Health hopes to vaccinate over 200,000 people through the upcoming flu season, a record for the health organization….

Study reveals ‘Stay at Home’ orders work

Number of COVID-19 cases dropped during 'Stay at Home' orders

(CNN) — As stay-at-home orders popped up in different states this spring as the pandemic hit the United States, the number of COVID-19 infections in those areas dropped. Mandy Gaither shows us the argument behind staying home during a pandemic. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News Tags: pandemic, stay home