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UofSC postpones Davis Field coronavirus testing due to staffing shortages

Officials say they will resume testing once they are able to get ample staff to conduct COVID-19 testing
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) Officials at the University of South Carolina coronavirus testing at Davis Field is cancelled due to a staffing shortage at the lab. Officials say they are postponing the saliva testing until additional resources are available. in the meantime, leaders say students experiencing symptoms should contact student health services to make an appointment. If you are exhibiting symptoms…

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UofSC studying wastewater samples in effort to limit COVID-19 outbreaks across campus

Scientists say COVID-19 could be detected in fecal matter before people start feeling symptoms
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — In trying to push through a school year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of South Carolina is looking at ways to stop outbreaks before they begin. One of those ways involves studying what comes through the sewer. With more than 35,000 students on campus, the University of South Carolina is flush with something that can…

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Be Pro Be Proud SC mobile workshop highlights skilled jobs across the state

There will be a new mobile workshop traveling the state this fall, showcasing skilled profession careers that are available throughout South Carolina.
Maria Szatkowski,

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — There will be a new mobile workshop traveling the state this fall, showcasing skilled profession careers that are available throughout South Carolina. The Be Pro Be Proud SC initiative launched Thursday, as Gov. Henry McMaster cut the ribbon on the new mobile workshop. “So this is going to open a lot of doors for people,”…
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Suspect wanted in Orangeburg Co. robberies

Rob Dew,

Source: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–Orangeburg Co. deputies say they are searching for a man they believe held up two businesses Thursday. Investigators say he attempted to rob Dollar General on Bamberg Highway Cordova area before holding up the North Rd. Discount Liquor store at the intersection of North Rd. and Kennerly Rd. Investigators say he was driving a tan or…
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Survey: SC among fastest recovering job markets

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–When it comes to job recovery, South Carolina is among the nation’s best. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina has the 5th fastest recovery for weekly unemployment claims in the country. The survey was based on three metrics, comparing last week’s unemployment claims to last year, the start of 2020, and the start of the pandemic. For a complete…
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DHEC clarifies CDC info on COVID deaths, numbers on the rise again in SC

Rob Dew,

SCDHEC/Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–According to DHEC there is a misunderstanding about newly released data from the CDC as it pertains to deaths related to COVID-19. The agency says, “Provisional death data updated by the CDC last week shows that for six percent of COVID-19 deaths, COVID-19 was the only cause of death mentioned. The remaining 94 percent of deaths were…

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Midlands man facing child sexual abuse material charges

Rob Dew,

Camden, S.C. (WOLO)–According to the SC Attorney General’s Office a Camden man had multiple files depicting children being sexually abused. Investigators say Thomas Eugene Durant, 44, is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree, a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count. According to the AG’s Office, investigators received a…
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Huckabee-Sanders to address Silver Elephant Dinner

Rob Dew,

Photo: ABC News Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A former White House press secretary will be the guest speaker at this year’s Silver Elephant Dinner. The South Carolina Republican Party announced Thursday that Sarah Huckabee-Sanders will speak at the dinner on September 11th. The event is the longest running GOP event in the state’s history. Huckabee-Sanders recently wrote a book about here time…
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Magazine rates Columbia “Coolest up and coming city”

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– We all know Columbia is famously hot, it turns out we’re pretty cool too! Thursday the city announced Columbia was named the coolest up and coming city by Hemispheres Magazine. Hemispheres is the in-flight magazine for United Airlines and the results were publicly released in the September issue. For a link to the magazine click here. Categories:…