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DHEC: 12 new deaths, 160 additional cases of Coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced 160 new cases of the coronavirus and 12 additional deaths were reported to DHEC. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 6,258 and those who have died to 256. Health officials say Eleven of the deaths…

Governor McMaster to lift SC ‘stay at home order’ on May 4th

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  South Carolina is slowly working to reopen the State. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster announced the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status on Monday, May 4th. In addition, the governor announced that beginning on May 4th, restaurants throughout South Carolina may provide outdoor customer dining service in addition to existing take out,…

Sea turtle nesting season underway in SC

Provided by SCDNR Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources says sea turtle nesting season began right on cue with a loggerhead turtle nest discovered at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife experts say sea turtle nesting season takes place between April 30th and October 31st. According to SCDNR, 2019 was a record-breaking season in which…

Governor McMaster to hold update on Coronavirus in 4pm briefing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Friday at 4:00 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. ABC COLUMBIA NEWS will carry the Governor’s briefing online on our Facebook page and Live on air. Categories: Local…