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The Comet bus implements more changes to their level of service

The transportation service is changing some of their routes in response to COVID-19

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —-The Comet is making more schedule changes. The Comet will transition from a Saturday level of service to a Sunday level of service with added on-demand service for areas not served on the Sunday routes. The changes will go into effect on Monday, April 20thg, 2020. All services are free at this time. If you still have…

Local colleges set to receive millions to recover losses caused by pandemic

The CARES Act has set aside $14 billion to support local colleges and universities

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) –Alongside millions of Americans starting to receive economic relief checks this week, the federal government is set to help out another group: local colleges and universities. As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, $14 billion is set to be distributed to public and private schools to help offset losses caused by the…

Retired nurse, 90, making face masks for local health care workers and the homeless

A 90-year-old retired nurse is still doing what she can to help during this pandemic. She and her daughter-in-law are cutting and sewing facemasks for health care workers and homeless in the Midlands.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A 90-year-old retired nurse is still doing what she can to help during this pandemic. She and her daughter-in-law are cutting and sewing facemasks for health care workers and homeless in the Midlands. “I’m doing my part by cutting material to make masks for the local medical staff in Columbia, South Carolina,” said Elpidia Jusino, 90. …

Consumer: Looking for that stimulus check? Here’s how to track the payment

The IRS says the website now allows you to track your payment

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Many of you may have received your stimulus check direct deposit today. if not, there is a way to track those checks from the federal government. The IRS website now allows you to track your payment. You can Log on to the site and click the ‘Get My Payment’ tab. The IRS website says you can track…