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South Carolinians voting-by-mail in record numbers ahead of June primary

So far, 113,000 South Carolinians have opted to vote-by-mail for the primary

Jun 2, 2020 6:17 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With just one week left until the South Carolina primary, South Carolinians are opting to cast their vote through the mail in record numbers. The State Election Commission says nearly 80% of all absentee votes statewide are placing their ballots in the mailbox ahead of the June 9 primary. Just three weeks after the General Assembly voted…

DHEC: one additional death, 285 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Jun 2, 2020 4:11 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday, 285 new cases of the coronavirus and 1 additional death. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 12,415 and those who have died to 501. The death occurred in an elderly individual from Horry County, say…

Fourth day of peaceful protests at State House, bring out more conversation

Jun 2, 2020 3:53 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We are now in day four of protests in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. Watch Here: a Live update from the 5pm hour. Tuesday Peaceful protesters gathered at the State House, lining the sidewalk on Gervais Street. Protesters say down to hold a moment of silence. STATE HOUSEPeaceful protest Also on hand were people helping others…

George Clooney calls racism ‘America’s greatest pandemic’

"There is only one way in this country to bring lasting change: Vote."

Jun 2, 2020 2:32 PM EDT

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By George Costantino via GMA Forget COVID-19, George Clooney thinks America’s greatest pandemic is racism, and the cure is to vote. In response to nationwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis police, Clooney wrote an essay published by The Daily Beast on Monday. “How many times have we seen people of color killed…

City of West Columbia reopens all City Parks and Playgrounds

Jun 2, 2020 2:22 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can now enjoy all the outdoor fun West Columbia has to offer. Today the City of West Columbia announced it has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus. City officials say social distancing measures are required at the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at…

Frank Martin tests positive for Coronavirus, makes full recovery

Jun 2, 2020 1:22 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

On Tuesday, Gamecock basketball coach Frank Martin announced he tested positive for Coronavirus back in May.

A look at Monday’s Protests in Columbia, peaceful protest at State House

Jun 2, 2020 1:05 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan, Maria Szatkowski,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, there were no planned organized events at the State House, although a few protesters took to the sidewalk, peacefully, holding signs. On Monday the scene was different, it marked the third day of organized protest in Columbia, following the death of George Floyd. ABC Columbia’s Maria Szatkowski covered the protests all weekend and into the beginning…

Today: Free COVID-19 Testing hosted by Lexington Medical Center and DHEC

Jun 2, 2020 11:03 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

(LEXINGTON, SC ) –If you are looking to get tested for Coronavirus, some Midlands health officials are hosting a free event Tuesday. Lexington Medical Center is partnering with DHEC to host free COVID-19 testing at White Knoll High School in Lexington County Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hospital officials say the testing is open to everyone…

Bishop blasts Trump’s church photo-op as ‘antithetical to the teachings of Jesus’

"We need reconciliation and we need justice," Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said.

Jun 2, 2020 10:47 AM EDT

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington said she had no idea President Donald Trump was going to visit her church as protesters flooded the U.S. capital on Monday evening.

Joe Biden speaks on the unrest across US as protests call for justice

"I won’t fan the flames of hate," Biden said.

Jun 2, 2020 10:12 AM EDT

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By John Verhovek and Molly Nagle ABC News – Following a week of nationwide unrest and protests following the death of George Floyd, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president Joe Biden delivered an emotional speech Tuesday morning in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, condemning President Donald Trump, and addressing what he describes as a “wake-up call” for a country upended by…

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South Carolinians voting-by-mail in record numbers ahead of June primary

So far, 113,000 South Carolinians have opted to vote-by-mail for the primary

DHEC: one additional death, 285 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Fourth day of peaceful protests at State House, bring out more conversation

George Clooney calls racism ‘America’s greatest pandemic’

"There is only one way in this country to bring lasting change: Vote."

City of West Columbia reopens all City Parks and Playgrounds

Frank Martin tests positive for Coronavirus, makes full recovery

A look at Monday’s Protests in Columbia, peaceful protest at State House

Today: Free COVID-19 Testing hosted by Lexington Medical Center and DHEC

Bishop blasts Trump’s church photo-op as ‘antithetical to the teachings of Jesus’

"We need reconciliation and we need justice," Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said.

Joe Biden speaks on the unrest across US as protests call for justice

"I won’t fan the flames of hate," Biden said.

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