Predicted SC COVID-19 deaths rise as more reopening debated
Health officials say predicted coronavirus deaths in South Carolina are rising as more reopening measures are being debated.
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Midlands Gives sets new record high on ‘Giving Tuesday’
Tuesday's annual fundraiser surpasses $3 million dollars in donations
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina has done it again! Midlands Gives ends their annual fundraiser topping last year’s tally of more than $2.2 million dollars in donations. This year, philanthropists throughout the Midlands helped the charity event raise $3,116,904.00 a new record high. Tuesday was the fifth annual ‘Midlands Gives’ event where more than 22 thousand donations came in…
Gov. McMaster: Decision on close-contact businesses could be coming soon
Gov. McMaster says he's waiting on guidance to advise these businesses to properly operate during a pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — “accelerateSC”, a task force created by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) met Tuesday afternoon to discuss safe solutions to help reopen the state’s economy. One topic discussed was the possibility of reopening close-contact businesses like beauty salons, barber shops, and fitness centers. Over the last few weeks, Gov. McMaster has heard from several people about widening the…
City of Columbia begins Five Points beautification project
Construction is underway in the heart of the entertainment district
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A location in the heart of Five Points is getting ready to undergo some major changes. The City of Columbia has broken ground on a revitalization project to complete a beautification project of the Exxon parking lot located near Saluda Avenue and Harden Street. City officials say Monday may 4th, they started work on the lot…
DHEC: 13 additional deaths, 93 new coronavirus cases in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Tuesday, announced 93 new cases of the coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,841 and those who have died to 296. Health officials say twelve of those deaths occurred in elderly…
Local urgent care centers testing for COVID-19 antibodies
In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests. MEDcare Urgent Care clinics are now testing patients for COVID-19 antibodies. “When exposed to bacteria or viruses, such as the coronavirus, your body mounts a reaction and antibodies are formed. Takes about 14 plus days for antibodies to be detected,” said…
Richland County Delegation, MUSC to host free testing in certain Zip Codes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More coronavirus testing will soon be available in Richland County. On Tuesday, Members of the Richland County Delegation and MUSC announced a new testing site for residents in the 29223 and 29229 zip codes. Officials say these zip codes rank one and two in the number of confirmed cases in the state and testing is essential. According…
SC launches ‘one stop shop’ website for COVID-19 related information
SC announces the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Anyone looking for information and access to coronavirus resources in South Carolina now have a website they can turn to for centralized information. Governor Henry McMaster announced the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov. On Tuesday, the Governor and the SC Department of Administration launched what they are calling a one-stop-shop website. accelerate sc website State officials…
‘AccelerateSC’ meets to discuss ways to safely reopen South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The ‘accelerateSC’ group is meeting for the second time. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is leading the meeting. ABC Columbia imageAcceleratesc meeting The group first met April 23, and since then, smaller groups have met at the USC Alumni Center to talk about ways to reopen the state’s economy. The Governor opened the meeting by saying to…
Governor McMaster to lead Accelerate SC meeting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday afternoon, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will lead the second meeting of Accelerate SC, at 2 pm. Accelerate SC ABC Columbia image According to the governor’s office, McMaster created AccelerateSC as a coordinated economic revitalization plan involving small and large business owners, leaders in manufacturing, healthcare professionals, education professionals, and local government officials. ABC Columbia news…
