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DHEC updates Coronavirus testing recommendations

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  DHEC announced, what the agency is calling updated recommendations, for COVID-19 testing. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is encouraging anyone who would like to be tested, to get tested. In a release, “DHEC continues to emphasize the importance of testing,“ said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC Physician. “While many people with COVID-19…
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15 UofSC students, 6 Greek organizations suspended for violating student conduct

University officials say students, organizations actions 'jeopardizes public safety'
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina is cracking down on students and organizations that violate the student code of conduct after they are accused of holding large parties. The University not only are the actions of the individuals involved ‘behavior that jeopardizes public safety’, but adds the actions are in direct breach of the Executive…

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CPD fires officer accused of using racial slur during weekend altercation

The Columbia Police Deaprtment says officers actions deemed as 'Unsatisfactory Performance'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia Police Foundation@ColumbiaPDFSC Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police department has fired a longtime officer after he was caught on camera using a racial slur during a verbal altercation in Five Points over the weekend. CPD says their Disciplinary Review Board met Monday afternoon to hear more about the investigation where authorities say Sergeant Chad Walker used a racial…

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International Overdose Awareness Day emphasizes importance of keeping prescriptions safely stored

Monday marked International Awareness Day, which is a global event to raise awareness that overdose deaths are preventable.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Monday marked International Awareness Day, which is a global event to raise awareness that overdose deaths are preventable. It’s also in an effort to reduce the stigma around drug-related deaths. “Overdose Awareness Day is a time to remember those who lost their lives from an overdose and acknowledge the grief of their families, friends and loved…

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Largest settlement in state history awarded in lawsuit over Savannah River Site plutonium

Federal Givernment agrees to pay SC and remove tons of plutonium in the Savanah River Site
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Attorney General Alan Wilson (R-SC) announced Monday morning that the U.S. Department of Energy has agreed to pay the state $600 million, and has also agreed to remove 9.5 metric tons of plutonium from the Savannah River Site. Under the settlement, the Department of Energy has until 2037 to clear the site of the plutonium and…
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Teen killed in Fairfield Co. accident

Rob Dew,

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A 16 year old was killed in a car crash Friday. A spokesperson for the Fairifield County Coroner’s Office says Abiyah Fee was driving when her car hit another vehicle at the intersection of East Peach Rd. and 321 South. The coroner says fee had to be extricated from the car before she was taken to…
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Benedict, CVS partner to provide COVID 19 testing

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C.  (WOLO)– CVS and Benedict College are partnering together to provide COVID-19 testing. The testing is taking place at 1903 Two Notch Rd. and is open to the public by appointment and officials tell us results will be available on the spot. Patients are being asked to pre-register in advance by calling 803-705-4351. Testing will continue through Sept. 30th….

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DHEC: 651 new cases of Coronavirus, 12 additional deaths in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials reported, on Monday, 651 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus and 12 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 117,333 and confirmed deaths to 2,588. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here.   The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports…
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Graffiti at UofSC calls for campus shutdown

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the University of South Carolina’s COVID-19 tracker, there are more than 500 active cases on campus and more than 600 since the beginning of August. Monday morning someone had painted on the wall of the Russell House, “Mister Caslen shut it down, 600 sick, ?? must die??”. The graffiti has since been covered up. A…