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Palmetto Priority
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Governor’s new “Palmetto Priority” program aims to highlight restaurants following guidelines

People can report restaurants who don't comply with safety guidance
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’re planning on going out to eat in the next few weeks, you might see a new sticker in the windows of some of your favorite restaurants. Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) is rolling out a new program showing customers which restaurants are following guidelines to keep customers and staff safe. Steve Cook, the owner of Saluda’s…
Local News, State

Lane reversal simulation held today

It's hurricane season and the state is ramping up their preparedness to make sure they are ready
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: WCIV) I-26 lane reversal simulation Thursday Columbia, SC (WOLO) — State Emergency officials are working to ensure South Carolina is prepared should a major hurricane hit our Coast. Thursday June 25 The Department of Public Safety, along with others will conduct a hurricane evacuation exercise. The lane reversal simulation will take focus on several spots, including 1-77 and 1-26….

Fewer Babies
National News

Coronavirus pandemic could lead to fewer births

New study predicts drop in the number of child births during the global health crisis
CNN,

(CNN) — One of the effects of the coronavirus could end up being up to half a million fewer births in the u-s than expected. That’s what experts at the Brookings Institution and the March of Dimes are predicting. researchers looked at data from U.S. fertility during the recession of 2007 through 2009 and the 1918 flu pandemic. The group…
Local News, Richland

RCSD looks to identify suspects in attempted burglary of liquor store

six suspects are wanted in connection to the attempted burglary of area liquor store
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co., SC (WOLO)— The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them identify six men that are wanted in connection with an attempted burglary of an area liquor store. Deputies say, May 31,  just before midnight (11:55 p.m)., six men were seen on video trying to break into the J Green’s Beverages (10233 Farrow Road). Authorities say…
Lexington, Local News, News

Lexington Co. man charged with neglecting family member

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Co. deputies say a man is in custody after they say they found one of his relatives lying in their Gaston home covered in waste. Investigators say Oliver Willard, 39, is charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult. According to deputies the victim was unable to walk or care for herself. Deputies say the…
Local News, News, State

AG Wilson says mask ordinances not unconstitutional

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says it’s not unconstitutional for city governments to require people to wear face coverings in public. Wilson says there is no state law preempting or prohibiting a city, which so far include Columbia and Greenville, from passing these ordinances. Wilson went on to say that he understands why people are upset about…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Solicitor: No charges in CPD officer-involved shooting

A Columbia police officer will not face charges in the shooting death of a young black man in April.
Rob Dew, Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia police officer will not face charges in the shooting death of a young black man in April. On Wednesday, Fifth Judicial Court Solicitor Byron Gipson said CPD officer Kevin Davis had reasonable belief that Joshua Ruffin, 17, posed an immediate threat. “This narrative tragically fits right into the social commentary, as we read another young,…

Covid6162020
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), National News, News

SC hits record high number of Coronavirus cases in one day, DHEC 1,291 cases

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, announced 1,291 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 10 additional deaths. According to health officials there are currently 832 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. ABC Columbia image DHEC say this brings the total number of people confirmed…