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Tracking the potential for severe weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Overnight we are tracking the potential for severe weather. ABC Columbia has an entire team of forecasters and meteorologists working for you. Chief Meteorologist John Farley says there is a Strong line of storms that will blow through here on Monday morning. Best estimate is between 5:00 and 10:00 AM. Strong line of storms will blow through…

Governor McMaster extends State of Emergency in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Sunday night Governor Henry Mcmaster declared a new state of emergency in South Carolina. The new order basically extends the previous order through April 27. According to the Governor, all previous orders remain in place for the duration of the emergency, or until the governor announces otherwise. https://twitter.com/scgovernorpressGov. @henrymcmaster has declared a new state of emergency. All previous…

DHEC: 113 new cases in SC, two new deaths from Coronavirus

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday,  announced 113 new cases of the novel coronavirus, including two additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,319, and those who have died to 82. Health officials say, one death occurred in an elderly…

SC Governor tweets message to state on Easter Sunday

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster tweeted a message to the state on Easter Sunday. In the tweet Mcmaster said:http://@henrymcmaster “Easter Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice made for us and to celebrate the precious blessing that is life. Stay home, stay safe, and make sure your loved ones know what they mean to…

AP: IRS says the first round of stimulus checks have been deposited

IRS deposits first economic support payments

(AP)– WASHINGTON — The IRS says the first economic support payments stemming from the coronavirus outbreak have been deposited in taxpayers’ bank accounts. In its tweeted announcement Saturday night, the IRS didn’t say how many taxpayers have received the payments or how much money has been disbursed so far. The tweet says: “We know many people are anxious to get…

Seasonal allergies or Coronavirus: A breakdown of some symptoms

Spring is in the air and so are allergies. But during this time of COVID-19 many people are asking do I have Coronavirus?

CNN–Spring is in the air and so are allergies. But during this time of COVID-19 many people are asking do I have the Coronavirus? Experts have some tips to help you know what you might be suffering from, is it the flu, allergies or something else? Here’s Meredith Wood to break down the symptoms in this Health Minute.   Categories:…

Happy Easter from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter, but this year will be different as churches are going online amid the coronavirus. Easter Cross The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in…