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Dozens of Chapin assisted living residents looking for pen pals

It started with a post on Facebook, with some residents looking for pen pals with a similar interest as them.
Maria Szatkowski,

Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) — There’s been a trend going viral on Facebook, where assisted living facilities are looking for pen pals for the senior citizens living there. One local assisted living facility is joining in and now feeling the love, as residents are getting pen pals from all over the world. “We had 400 letters probably come just today. It’s…
Lexington, Local News, News

Car crashes into Midlands McDonald’s

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: Cayce DPS Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for the Cayce Dept. of Public Safety says no one was hurt and no one was charged after a car crashed into McDonald’s on Charleston Highway Monday afternoon. Investigators say there were three women in the car when they had to swerve to get out of the way of an oncoming van….

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: 1,505 new cases of Coronavirus in SC, 6 additional deaths

SC continues to see a rise of more than a thousand new cases of coronavirus cases a day
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Monday, reported 1,505 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 6 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 46,247 and confirmed deaths to 819 statewide. Health officials say, there are currently 1,260 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are…

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SC DNR offices reopen with Coronavirus guidelines in place

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has reopened its’ offices after being closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, offices reopened Monday for hunting licenses, boat titles, and other transactions, for the first time since the middle of March. The agency says it will continue to offer services online and by mail for anyone who does…

Mask Ordinance
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

More areas in the Midlands now require a mask, effective today

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Many cities, towns and counties in our area are now requiring you to wear a mask. Richland County’s mask ordinance went into effect today, July 6, 2020. It will be in place for 61 days. Richland County Council unanimously approved the mask ordinance during a special council meeting last week. More than 65 percent of residents who…

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Health officials: Wear a mask, help stop the spread of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As cases continue to surge, State health officials are sharing ways you can ‘help stop the spread’ of the coronavirus. Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director, is urging the use of masks. "Your face mask helps protect others and their face mask helps protect you." -Dr. Joan Duwve, DHEC Public Health Director. Learn more at https://t.co/HcFY8dd5dc. #StaySCStrong…

Local News

Two Dead, 8 injured in SC Nightclub Shooting

Associated Press,

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – A sheriff’s official says a shooting at a South Carolina nightclub left two people dead and eight wounded. No one was immediately taken into custody following the early Sunday shooting at Lavish Lounge, but a Greenville County sheriff’s spokesperson said they were looking for two suspects. Authorities had originally said 12 people were hurt, but later…