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W6 P Plasma Donation 2
Local News, News, State

Immediate need for convalescent plasma donors to help COVID-19 patients

There's also a need for convalescent plasma, which is one treatment being used to help patients battling a severe case of coronavirus.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As we continue navigating through this pandemic, there’s still a desperate need for blood donations. There’s also a need for convalescent plasma, which is one treatment being used to help patients battling a severe case of coronavirus. “We need more convalescent plasma donors immediately,” said Allie Van Dyke, Media Coordinator with The Blood Connection. “We are…

Digital Divide
Local News, News

Local communities, groups work to bridge the digital divide in South Carolina

Citizens in Newberry now could have have access to one gigabyte of broadband in their homes
Tim Scott,

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) –Over the last few months, the idea of providing broadband to all South Carolinians is something that has been picking up steam. Some estimates show that thousands of South Carolinians still don’t have basic internet access. Recently, members of the General Assembly voted to set aside $50 million to help some communities strengthen broadband access, continuing a…

Corona
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News, News

SC hits new record high with Coronavirus cases

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)–The  South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 1,741 new confirmed cases  of the coronavirus and  17 additional deaths. This is a new record high for single day cases. DHEC says there are currently 1,021 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. Health officials say the…

Entertainment News

AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks

AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks
Associated Press,

AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the closure because of COVID-19. The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30 and the remaining 150 the following week.

Rcsd Arrests
Local News, News

RCSD: 83 people arrested due to riots, more arrests could come this week

Authorities need the public's help in identifying six suspects for their role in the riots
Tim Scott,

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Throughout the last month, authorities have been working around the clock trying to find people who sought to cause damage throughout Columbia following peaceful protests last May. “We’re continuing to work, we’re going to continue looking for people. Lots of videos out there that was provided by the media, but also social media and our surveillance…

Taylor
Lexington, Local News, News

Explosives, guns, $30k in drugs seized in Lexington County bust

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – $30,000 worth of drugs along with explosive devices were seized during an investigation into drug and gun activity during a Lexington County Sheriff’s Department investigation last week. TAYLOR, WILLIAM KYLE (LCSD) William Taylor, 22, faces charges of possession of LSD, possession of a schedule II substance, possession of Ecstasy, possession of a destructive device, three counts…

City Of Newberry
Local News, Newberry, News

Mandatory mask ordinance passed by Newberry city council

Ordinance requires face masks in grocery stores and pharmacies
ABC Columbia Staff,

NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) – Masks will be mandatory in Newberry grocery stores and pharmacies starting Wednesday. In an unanimous vote Monday, the Newberry city approved an ordinance requiring face masks because of the threat of COVID-19. The ordinance requires face masks or coverings in all grocery stores and pharmacies. It also requires employees of those businesses to wear a face…