(CNN) — Google has added a new kids tab on google play for content it’s calling teacher approved. The apps are meant to be entertaining, spark curiosity and some are simply for fun. some apps have a “teacher approved” badge in the Google play store. Google is introducing the kids tab somewhat earlier than initially planned because parents have given…
Shandon Baptist Church is hosting a curbside collection on April 20, to help families during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) said in his latest coronavirus news briefing that there is “no reason” to reschedule the state’s primary election on June 9 due to the ongoing pandemic. Gov. McMaster said data shows the peak number of cases in South Carolina would occur in early May, saying that the state’s primary should not be…
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC (WOLO) – Students in Lexington County School District 3 could soon have meals mailed to them. It’s part of the Meals-To-You Program which the district had applied and been accepted to. The program provides shelf-stable, kid-friendly breakfasts and lunches to students in rural school districts who were receiving meals at a free or reduced price. The district will…
(Courtesy: Prisma Health) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health is joining the national investigation that’s testing a possible treatment for patients severely suffering from COVID-19. As part of the test, the health facility will take blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19, and then administer it to critically ill patients currently hospitalized with life threatening symptoms of the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President that “the end is in sight.” He said it’s a small step in the right direction to get South Carolina back…
Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO) — As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options. That includes physical therapy clinics. Despite COVID-19, people still get hurt and still need the help of a physical therapist. “I think it’s still very important that people get the care they need,” said Michael Isreal, a physical…
DHEC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Thursday DHEC announced 276 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the state’s total number of cases to 3,931. DHEC officials say there were also two additional deaths. That brings the state’s death toll from the virus to 109. As of Thursday health officials say more than 55% of the state’s hospital beds are in use. Categories: Local…
(ABC Columbia/FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– In a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and Speaker of the House Jay Lucas, Gov. Henry McMaster suggested waiting until June for the General Assembly to return as a safety precaution. In the letter the governor writes, “Returning before May 14th for session, even briefly, could place the health and safety of your members…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– You can help those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. Lexington Medical Center is asking for donations of homemade cloth masks that would go to hospital employees working in non-clinical areas and not involved with patients directly. Barbara Willm, Vice President of Community Relations and Development at LMC says, “These donations will help…
