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Business owners, leaders react to Gov. McMaster’s hope for businesses reopening in May

Gov. McMaster said the peak of COVID-19 cases in South Carolina should happen before that point
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he’s hopeful businesses can start opening again in May and that the economy will thrive by the end of June. However, some business leaders say a gradual approach towards reopening the economy would help keep employees and customers safe. It’s been weeks since several South Carolina businesses had to close their doors…

April School
Local News, Richland

Midlands to welcome first school for children with dyslexia

The tuition free school is set to open in July 2021
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The midlands’ is getting ready to welcome the first school ofnits kind. A brand new, tuition free school set to open next year will give support for students who suffer from laguage based reading because dyslexia The institution, Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence (PACE) Academy, was approved by the Board of Trustees for the South Carolina…

Dhec
Local News, News, State

DHEC updates new cases of COVID 19, deaths

Rob Dew,

DHEC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– DHEC announced 163 new coronavirus cases Friday and seven additional deaths. According to the agency that brings the total number of confirmed cases in South Carolina to 4,086 and the death toll to 116. Officials say of those additional deaths three were elderly with underlying health conditions, three were elderly with no other health conditions, and…

Benedict
Local News

Benedict College to use half of $4 million received through CARES Act on technological upgrades

Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis says this will help with the transition to online classes
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Benedict College is one of several colleges and universities set to receive a helping hand from the federal government. Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Benedict College received more than four million dollars, half of which will go towards reimbursing students for money lost when the semester came to a halt. Benedict College…
Local News, News, Richland

City of Columbia holds “First Responders Salute”

Rob Dew,

Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–This morning several agencies banded together to say thank you to the city’s 911 team. Representatives from city government, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department, and the Richland Co. Coroner’s Office marched from city hall to the 911 call center at the corner of Laurel and Barnwell. The city says…
Local News, News, State

DHEC names new director of public health

Rob Dew,

Photo provided Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Friday the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Dr. Joan Duwve as the agency’s new Director of Public Health. According to DHEC, Dr. Duwve ha more than 20 years of experience in public health. Prior to joining DHEC, the agency says, she served as the Associate Dean of Practice for the Indiana…

Mcmaster Plan
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News, State

Governor McMaster’s Executive order reopens Public boat landings, ramps Friday at Noon

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order reopening public boat landings and ramps takes effect Friday at Noon. McMaster made the announcement during his state Coronavirus briefing Thursday. He said it’s a small step in the right direction to get South Carolina back to normal. The Governor had closed all public boat ramps, as well as public access points…

Seniors Meals
Local News, State

Thousands of meals go out to feed SC seniors in need during outbreak

Food is headed to some of the most vulnerable citizens during the coronavirus pandemic
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thousands of meals are on their way to South Carolina’s seniors. This morning the South Carolina Association of Council on Aging directors received a shipment of 33 thousand non-perishable; pre-packaged meals that will be distributed throughout the state.   Categories: Local News, State