IRS launching ‘Get My Payment’ tool to allow you to track status of COVID-19 stimulus check
The IRS is launching a ‘Get My Payment’ tool on its website to allow you to track the status of your COVID-19 stimulus check.
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State leaders ponder hurricane season during coronavirus outbreak
hurricane season is 2 months away but state officials still have no plan in place
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The start of hurricane season is less than two months away and state leaders say they do not yet have a plan in place if a storm hits and people are displaced from their home during the coronavirus pandemic. The Director of the State Emergency Management Division says, his agency is still working on solutions for how…
Senators Graham, Scott discuss coronavirus concerns with religious leaders
The religious community take their concerns over the impact COVID-19 is having on their congregations
Columbia, SC (AP) — -US Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott spoke with religious leaders from across the state about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their congregations. The Senators from South Carolina have been holding a number conference calls with local, business, and state leaders about the cares act and the potential financial help for businesses, individuals, and charitable…
One person shot in armed robbery in Camden; two brothers wanted
Camden Police Department say they’re searching for two brothers connected to an armed robbery where one person was shot last week.
One chicken company helps reduce poultry shortage with pop up sale
A local chicken farm is helping supply meet demand during COVID-19 shortages
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A local poultry company is once again helping those in need of food. House of Raeford Farms in West Columbia says due to unprecedented demand brought on by the COVID-19 a lot customers have not been able to find chicken in grocery stores. In response last week, they filled up a refrigerated truck with chicken…
SC officials ask for donations of COVID-19 protective items
SC emergency officials are asking for donations of protective gear as the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 continues to rise.
Trump announces US will halt WHO funding over alleged mishandling of COVID-19 pandemic
(ABC NEWS) – The coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 25,000 Americans and infected at least 600,000 more. It’s a grim milestone reached Tuesday, as some early hotspots showed promising signs in their fight. Still, some governors are finding themselves at odds with President Trump over how to get the economy going again. Watch the video above for the…
Midlands nurse reflects on challenges of caring for patients with COVID-19
Bradley Quarles has been helping patients in Prisma Health's COVID-19 unit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Thousands of nurses across the state are on the front lines each day taking care of coronavirus patients that come into their care. One nurse, Bradley Quarles, says it’s not uncommon to work twelve hour days in the new coronavirus unit at Prisma Health. Having been a nurse for nearly two years, Quarles says it’s great to…
Recent nursing grad ready to head to the front lines and help treat COVID-19 patients
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, nurses, right now, are needed more than ever. For recent nursing grads, they're heading to the front lines to care for patients with the virus.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, nurses, right now, are needed more than ever. For recent nursing grads, they’re heading to the front lines to care for patients with the virus. “I just wanted, as a child, to be able to do something to make not only my own family members better, but just my community in…
DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 115 new cases of Coronavirus in SC
COLUMBIA, (SC)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday, 10 additional deaths related to the coronavirus. DHEC also reported 115 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,553 and those who have died to 97. NEW: According to DHEC, Today’s…
