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SC Senator pens open letter to Governor for not making masks mandatory

'People are literally dying for you to lead, where are you?'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Senator Mia McLoud calls Governor Henry McMaster ‘irresponsible’ and ‘reckless’ to encourage residents to follow recommendations for ‘good hygiene’ in what she referred to as a mere ‘pep talk’ instead of responding to the data being given to the public by health officials. McLeod says she has had several email communications with the Governor…
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McCoy unanimous pick to be South Carolina’s new US attorney

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A former state lawmaker is now officially the top federal prosecutor in South Carolina. (US Attorney SC/Twitter) Attorney General William Barr said that Peter McCoy had been sworn in on Monday as the state’s interim top federal prosecutor.The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Peter McCoy to be the U.S. Attorney for South Carolina on Thursday. President Donald…

Cdc Recommends General Public Wear Facemasks As Coronavirus Death Rate Starts To Surge
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Greenville to be first SC city to pass face mask requirement

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – A South Carolina city has become the first in the state to require people to wear masks in grocery stores and pharmacies to help fight COVID-19. Greenville City Council voted unanimously for the mask requirements Monday. All employees in restaurants, retail stores, salons, grocery stores and pharmacies will have to wear masks. Customers in grocery stores…

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NC Teen is attacked by shark during visit to beach

The 16 year old is recovering after the shark bite into his leg and would not let go
CNN,

(CNN) — A North Carolina teenager is warning others to not let their guard down after surviving a shark attack off the coast. 16 year old Nick Arthur is now recovering after a shark grabbed him and wouldn’t let go. Allison Smith has the details. Categories: National News
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At least 26 cases of COVID-19 linked to Myrtle Beach

One county in West Virginia has more than 2 dozen cases authorities say is link to a visit to the Grand Strand
ABC Columbia Staff,

More than two dozen coronavirus cases in West Virginia have been linked to Myrtle Beach. Health officials say 26 cases in one county can be directly traced to people who spent time on the Grand Strand. Other cases in the mountaineer state were also connected to people who had visited South Carolina. Categories: Local News, State
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What Richland Co. voters should know before June 23 runoff elections

Some voters will head back to the polls Tuesday, for Richland County's runoff primary election.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Some voters will head back to the polls Tuesday, for Richland County’s runoff primary election. This comes after the June 9 primaries, where some people waited in line for hours or received incorrect ballots. Now, the South Carolina State Election Commission is preparing for the runoff primaries. “Having a little more involvement and oversight on all…

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Governor McMaster joins Senator Tim Scott to discuss Justice Act Bill

ABC Columbia Staff,

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster joined U.S. Senator Tim Scott Monday to talk about Scott’s police reform bill. Scott says the’ Justice Act Bi’ll provides law enforcement with better training, provides the public with transparency and holds law enforcement departments more accountable. The Republican Senator says the bill was also designed in consultation with President Donald Trump’s objectives around…

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ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC reports 1,002 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

DHEC reports six additional deaths
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Monday, announced 1,002 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus  and 6 additional deaths. DHEC says there are currently 731 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19. (ABC Columbia) SC Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell speaking about the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials…

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Richland Co. Coroner identifies victim of shooting outside Family Dollar

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim in a fatal shooting outside a Family Dollar Sunday off Fairfield Road. According to Watts, 61 year old Kenneth Young,  of Alcott Drive, was transported by EMS to Prisma Health Richland Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  An autopsy revealed that Young died as a result of a…

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City of Columbia hosts new web page dedicated to Coronavirus Information

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city’s new web page dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they have launched the new ‘microsite’ due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases. City officials say the dedicated special microsite will have COVID-19…