Storms rake Deep South, 1 week after deadly tornado outbreak
Forecasters warned residents to brace for possible overnight tornadoes after storms hit several states in the Deep South.
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Report: McMaster plans to have retail stores reopen Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The Post and Courier says that South Carolina retail stores and public beach access points will be allowed to reopen on Tuesday. Gov. Henry McMaster’s chief of staff told the newspaper that the governor will issue the reopening orders on Monday. The order will apply to numerous nonessential stores, including department stores, flea markets, florists, bookstores…
Pope Francis unveils ‘plan for resurrection’ from coronavirus
The Pontiff says we need to unite and end, care for planet, and the poor
(CNN) — Pope Francis has written a so-called “plan for resurrection” from the coronavirus pandemic in which he calls for a united effort to end wars, care for the planet, and take care of the poor. In the plan, which was published in an article on Friday, the Pontiff says the pandemic has shown the, quote, “fragility of what we…
Major street in SC’s capital closed to fix railroad crossing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A major street in South Carolina’s capital will be closed this week as crews do maintenance and repairs to a railroad crossing. Norfolk Southern says Assembly Street in Columbia south of the Statehouse will be closed starting Monday for most of the week. Crews hope to reopen the crossing between Catawba Street and Whaley Street by…
1 more death, 136 additional cases of COVID-19 in S.C.
On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 136 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death.
Coronavirus video image Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 136 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This now brings the state’s total confirmed to have coronavirus to 4, 377 with 120 deaths. Sunday’s death occurred in a middle-aged individual from Jasper County with no known underlying health conditions….
Line of Strong Storms Will Blow Through Early Monday Morning
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)– A line of very strong storms will blow through early on Monday morning. The best estimate on timing is between 4AM and 10AM. The threat of tornadoes is not as high as it was last week, but it’s not zero either. The biggest threat from this line of storm will be damaging wind from the thunderstorms…
More than 10% of SC labor force jobless during outbreak
SC Department Workforce unemployment COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – For the fourth straight week, the number of people who live or work in South Carolina saying they lost their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak has gone up, with the number of claimants since the pandemic began now representing more than 10% of the state’s labor force. The South Carolina Department…
DHEC: 165 new cases of COVID-19 in S.C., 3 more deaths
On Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 165 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths.
In this April 3, 2020, file photo, the COVID-19 coronavirus is shown.In this April 3, 2020, file photo, the COVID-19 coronavirus is shown.European Centre For Disease Prevention And Control via DDP via /ZUMA Press, FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 165 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional…
DHEC offers online resources for updates on coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for local updates from health officials on the Coronavirus and updates on state cases, you can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control website. The site is a resource for COVID-19. Below are some links: PER DHEC DHEC’s COVID-19 webpage is updated daily with a map of positive cases as well…
Vista Guild unveils public art piece ‘Green Eyes’
The debut was delayed because of coronavirus, but is now up and on drive-by display
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Friday the Congaree Vista Guild and Lewis and Clark unveiled the Vista’s newest public art piece ‘Green Eyes’. The sculpture was due to be unveiled by Clark Ellefson of Lewis and Clark as part of the 38th Annual Artista Vista 2020. Due to the events postponement because of the coronavirus finally getting the chance to unveil…
