Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The current coronavirus crisis can cause anyone feelings of anxiety and fear. But there are some things you can do to help your mental health. “This is unprecedented. Most of us have never lived through a pandemic. So how do we adjust to it? It’s completely normal to be confused, to wonder how we deal with…
(CNN) —The Federal Government reports the U.S. economy lost 701-thousand jobs in March as the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis started to take its toll. Economists say this is the first time the economy lost more jobs than it gained in a month period, the last time was in September of 2010. Most of the job losses were at restaurants and bars,…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s safe to say that seniors graduating from high school this year will not get to go through most traditions like many of us did. Proms, senior outings, and those typical end of the year excitement they’ve been working towards for the last 4 years. Friday was another example of how these young adults are facing…
(CNN) – The world’s largest maker of respirator masks says it will comply with President Trump’s order to make more critically needed N-95 masks for the United States. Trump invoked the Defense Production Act Thursday, ordering 3M to ramp up production of N-95 masks. The DPA also requires 3M to prioritize its respirator orders from the Federal Emergency Management Agency….
Prisma Health test SiteCoronavirus Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Starting this weekend Prisma Health will change their hours for those of you interested in taking advantage of the drive through coronavirus (COVID-19) testing. Health officials say, as of right now they plan to reduce their hours of operation because of a decrease in demand, however officials say these hours will adjust…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A deputy with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, according to a news release. The patrol deputy, based in the South Region office near Pelion, is now in home isolation. According to the Sheriff, the deputy is in good spirits as he rests. LCSD has thoroughly cleaned the facility the deputy…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a new Executive Order closing more non essential businesses. The Order will go into effect Monday, April 6 at 5pm. Among the businesses listed to close are furniture stores, jewelry stores, florists, sporting goods stores, book and craft stores and home furnishing stores. McMaster says that the closures are a…
(AP)–The White House said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that Americans cover their faces when leaving the home, using makeshift coverings like T-shirts, scarves or bandannas, especially around other people. President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced three additional deaths related to the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 34. Health officials, say the three patients were elderly individuals who also had underlying health conditions. Two were residents of Richland County and one of Greenville County, say health…
Governor Henry McMaster at Coronavirus briefing COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Friday at 4:30 pm. McMaster says the briefing will be to update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. ABC COLUMBIA NEWS will carry the Governor’s briefing online on our Facebook…
