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‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Family says ‘Lean on Me’ singer-songwriter Bill Withers has died at 81
Associated Press,

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He was 81.

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Number of meals districts are using to feed children during outbreak jumps

School districts are making sure children out of school are getting healthy meals everyday
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — The number of meals served by Lexington – Richland School District Five has grown exponentially in the past three weeks. District officials say the first week they provided more than 9,700 meals. That number increased to more than 34 thousand meals the second week and to 44 thousand meals last week. Districts across the Midlands…

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Health, Local News

Prisma Health implements additional safeguards during outbreak

Prisma has put more changes into effect to keep patients and staff safe
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—Prisma Health recently updated its policy on what personal protective equipment its employees will have in order to match the guidelines from the centers for disease control and prevention and the world health organization In addition to ensuring that each team member has the proper equipment to coincide with a particular patient’s conditon, all Prisma team members who work…

The Great Mask Debate: If You Wear One, Here's How
National News, News

The mask debate: if you wear one, here’s how

CNN,

(CNN) – There’s been a lot of talk of whether healthy people who aren’t healthcare workers should wear masks and gloves in public. Though, health experts seem to be changing their suggestions. So if you do wear a mask and even gloves, how do you know you’re wearing them properly? Watch the video above for the report? Categories: National News,…

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Lexington Medical Center wants you to help bring patients smiles

An area hospital is hoping you can help bring a smile to patients faces
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Lexington Medical Center LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — During the pandemic, health officials say it can be tough to be isolated from your loved ones, but it can be even harder when you are isolated and hospitalized. To help bring a little bit of joy to their patients, the Lexington Medical Center is looking for anyone who likes to…
Local News, State

UofSC extends remote learning through end of summer

Coronavirus outbreak will keep USC students learning remotely longer than expected
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The University of South Carolina says they are continuing to maintain a healthy study body, campus faculty and staff and to keep them safe have decided to extend remote learning. The online learning will now run to the end of the Summer II semester which is completed August 1. University officials say they agreed on the extension…