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Lexington, Local News, Richland

West Columbia PD search for missing teenager

The Police Department is asking for help locating missing 16 year old not seen for days
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: West Columbia Police Department West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The West Columbia Police Department hopes someone may have information the whereabouts of a teen they say has been missing for several days. According to authorities, 16 year old Gavin Merrill was last seen Tuesday April 21st after leaving his residence. Officials say he was wearing, a white tank top, a…

Dhec
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DHEC: Five new deaths, 160 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Wednesday, announced 160 new cases of the coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 4,761 and those who have died to 140. ABC Columbia image Health officials say the three deaths occurred in…

Flexibility Statewide Schools
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

McMaster thanks parents and teachers: SC Schools to remain closed for the school year

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster thanked parents and teachers during a briefing Wednesday about keeping schools closed in SC
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster thanked parents and teachers during a briefing Wednesday about keeping schools closed in South Carolina. McMaster, along with State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, announced that the state’s public K-12 schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. Both McMaster and Spearman acknowledged the difficulties surrounding the remote learning…
Local News

City of Columbia gives small businesses a big boost

Council members vote in favor of giving 2 hundred businesses some financial support
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —As many reopen their doors today, some businesses across the City of Columbia received a big boost. The City Council voted to give nearly $1 million dollars to more than 200 businesses as part of the city’s Economic Sustainability Plan. Later this week, ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott will have much more on this new initiative and how…

Spartanburg Healthcare Parade
Digital Exclusives and Features, State

Community heals the spirit of those who heal us

Members of one Spartanburg community shows their appreciation for the those on front line of coronavirus
CNN,

(CNN) — Residents in one upstate community paid tribute to their local health care workers by giving them a loud and proud parade. Sirens and signs of support overshadowing fears of the coronavirus in Spartanburg. Here are some of the sights and sounds from the event. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, State

Yesterdays Closes
Local News

Yesterdays Restaurant & Tavern ‘hang it up’

The Five Points restaurant says they decided to shut their doors after more than 40 years
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday was the first day some South Carolina stores and restaurants were able to open their doors back up after Governor Henry McMaster relaxed part of his Executive Order that left some businesses under lock and key. While some were eager to welcome customers back into their shops, not everyone is back in business. Yesterday’s Restaurant…

Shopping
Local News, News

Several small businesses welcome back customers for first time in weeks

Certain small businesses were able to open up again under an executive order from Gov. Henry McMaster
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — For the first time after the coronavirus pandemic forced some businesses to close, several people had a chance to visit some of their favorite local businesses. Tuesday marked the first day several small businesses could open their doors to customers under a new executive order from Governor Henry McMaster. The executive order allowed businesses like jewelry stores,…