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Columbia Parks & Rec reopen with safety requirements in place

City official will reopen many of these areas in phases thoroughout the summer
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Columbia Parks and Recreation Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced plans to reopen area parks and amenities but in 5 phases that will run throughout the summer to give citizens a chance to enjoy the great outdoors, but with restrictions.  The safety guidelines put in place by city officials  ‘must be…
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DHEC: 199 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths reported

South Carolina DHEC releases number of coronavirus cases for Thursday May 21, 2020
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces the latest numbers of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state. As of today, Thursday May 21, 199 new cases of coronavirus have been reported, while 9 more people have now died as a result of the virus.  The state total now sits at 9,379 confirmed cases…

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Local leaders calling for the expansion of broadband to rural, remote areas

Hundreds of millions of dollars are already earmarked to the state by the FCC to expand broadband
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As some South Carolinians try to get their lives back on track, some are saying now is the perfect time to expand broadband access, especially in rural areas. With thousands of South Carolinians losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, some say people in rural areas are struggling even more since some don’t have one thing:…
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Sheriff: Three murder suspects awaiting trial attempt escape

Rob Dew,

Source: OCSO Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says three men awaiting trial for murder tried to escape from jail. Deputies say Curtis Green, 22, is charged with escape while  Leroy Bowers, 36, and Steve Rolley, 22, are charged with assisting Green. Investigators say on Saturday the three tried to escape by digging through a wall. In addition, deputies…
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Funeral held for the unclaimed in Richland Co.

Rob Dew,

Photo: Matt Perron Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A somber occasion Thursday morning in Richland Co. Coroner Gary Watts held a funeral for 24 unclaimed people. The burial took place at the Richland County Cemetery which is the final resting place for those who are unclaimed or whose families cannot afford a burial. Coroner Watts says the cemetery, located on Old…
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Go Fund Me set up for surviving daughters of shooting victim

Rob Dew,

Source: GoFundMe.com St. Matthews, S.C. (WOLO)–A GoFundMe account has been set up in memory of a Calhoun Co. woman and her two daughters. Calhoun Co. deputies say Shanta Singleton and daughters Essence and Trevay were killed last Sunday in an incident of domestic violence. According to family members the funds raised will go to Singleton’s two surviving daughters. If you…
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Fort Jackson says it has more COVID 19 recoveries than active cases

Rob Dew,

Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)– They’re turning the corner in the fight against COVID-19 at Fort Jackson. According to a base spokesperson, Fort Jackson has more people that have recovered from the virus than those still coping with it. In addition, the base says the first two soldiers diagnosed on base graduated from basic training on may 14th. Recently the base…

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SC Housing, Non-profit offering rental assistance program

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–There is a new program in place to help South Carolinians struggling to pay the rent during the pandemic. SC Thrive, a non-profit that helps those in need in our state gain access to resources, announced a rental assistance program in coordination with the state housing department. There are several criteria applicants must meet: Applicants must be South…
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SC unemployment claims continue to fall

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The number of initial unemployment claims in South Carolina continues to fall. This morning the Department of Employment and Workforce announced for the week of May 10th through the 16th more than 29,000 people filed for unemployment. That is a decrease of more than 3,000 from the previous week. Over the past nine weeks, a department spokesperson says…