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New law will help S.C. drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing if they’re pulled over

Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they're pulled over by law enforcement officers.

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they’re pulled over by law enforcement officers. The DMV Bill H 3357 was signed into law in March. “The DMV bill has already been passed, and it will be effective next year. So…

DHEC: Nine additional deaths, 97 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Wednesday, announced 97 new cases of the coronavirus and 9 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,936 and those who have died to 305. Health officials say all of the deaths occurred in elderly individuals…

DHEC plans to test residents and staff at every nursing home in SC for COVID-19

DHEC says testing will also take place in under resourced minority and rural areas, urban areas and more

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State health officials say they have a plan to extend testing for the coronavirus in the state.   Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it will test residents and staff members at every nursing home in the state for COVID-19. Health official say the extensive testing plan is part of DHEC’s ongoing…

SC Superintendent of Education leading AccelerateED meeting

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Today State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman is leading the second full meeting of AccelerateED. Information regarding AccelerateED, its members, and an agenda for the meeting can be found by following this link. At today’s “accelerateEd” meeting, which began at 9am, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman charged her committee to find the best practices and tips to…

Healthcare Heroes truck to honor SC healthcare workers

Image provided by SCHSA press release COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Healthcare workers will be given a show of appreciation with a visit from the ‘Healthcare Heroes truck ‘.  The South Carolina Hospital Association announces it will deploy a “Healthcare Heroes Truck” to visit hospitals across the state to honor healthcare workers. According to officials,  the Healthcare Heroes Truck will travel across…