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Trump administration works on availability of COVID-19 tests

COVID-19 tests are in high demand as businesses and universities try to meet reopening guidelines
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(ABC News) — The Trump administration says it’s rapidly expanding the availability of testing, which they say will help states meet guidelines needed to reopen businesses across the country. However, some state officials say they still have a ways to go before they can reopen. now, colleges and universities are considering their options for the fall while some face lawsuits….

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Columbia Wildlife Center seeing huge increase in animals during pandemic

Carolina Wildlife Center (CWC) staff say they've been busier than ever amidst the pandemic.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Carolina Wildlife Center (CWC) staff say they’ve been busier than ever amidst the pandemic. They’ve been taking in almost double the number of animals as they normally do during this time. With people at home more due to quarantine, they’re finding more animals that have been hurt or orphaned. “We’ve just seen our numbers of animals…

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DHEC releases latest COVID 19 numbers

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– New numbers out Tuesday night from DHEC. According to the department there are 123 additional cases of covid 19 as well as 15 additional deaths. That brings the total number of 5,735 cases and 192 deaths. DHEC says of those who have tested positive for coronavirus, 76% have recovered from the illness.   Categories: Local News, News,…

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Local News, State

Myrtle Beach opens beaches

Rob Dew, ABC Team,

Courtesy: WPDE Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE, WOLO)–Myrtle Beach is open for business. Tuesday the Myrtle Beach City Council voted to reopen Myrtle Beach public beach access. The council also discussed a phased tourism recovery plan that would allow businesses to open as long as they only allow a certain percentage of occupancy. Last week, Gov. McMaster announced he would leave…
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County officials urge patience as delays in trash pick up continue

Rob Dew,

Photo courtesy: Richland Co. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. officials say as residents experience delays in trash pick up the county says it is working to make sure those needs are met. A spokesperson for the county says the companies it uses to contract trash collection are experiencing staff restrictions due to the COVID-19 crisis. County officials add that at…
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MUSC to offer free COVID 19 testing for 29203 zip code

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Medical University of South Carolina announced Tuesday it will begin providing free walk-up COVID-19 testing for those with a 29203 zip code. That includes parts of Columbia including Eau Clair, Denny Terrace, and Hollywood Hills. Organizers ask that anyone participating bring a valid ID. The testing will take place at Eau Clair High School, 4800 Monticello Rd….

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Party-goers criticized after packed house party goes viral

Illinois Mayor calls incident 'reckless, utterly unacceptable '
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(WLS/ABC) —- Chicago police said they have confirmed the location where a viral video reportedly showing a large house party on Chicago’s West Side was filmed. The video, showing party-goers barely able to move, has gone viral with over 1 million views and drawn criticism from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker. Chicago police said Monday afternoon they had…