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Allen University Computers
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Allen University donates computers for students to work online

Local university buys hundreds of computers to help students transition to online workload
ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — As most schools and workplaces operate on a stay at home basis, one local university is giving its students the necessary tools to keep up during the pandemic. Allen University provided 700 tablets and keyboards to students as it transitions to online instruction for the remainder of the semester. The 200-thousand dollar project was made possible…

Midlands Tech Donation
Local News

Midlands Tech donates thousands of needed supplies to area hospitals

One local college donates desperately needed supplies to area hospitals from their health care program
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Midlands Technical College is doing its part to ensure area hospitals and medical facilities have the supplies they need. In the past week,  the college says its health care program has donated 29,500 gloves, 5000 thermometer covers, 1150 surgical masks, more than 30 pairs of goggles, five disposable gowns, two 32 ounce bags of hand sanitizer…

Small Business
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SC Governor issues Executive Order closing non essential businesses

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order closing non essential businesses to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will be closed:  Entertainment venues and facilities as follows: Night clubs Bowling alleys Arcades Concert venues Theaters, auditoriums, and performing arts centers Tourist attractions (including museums, aquariums,…

Dhec
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DHEC announces four additional deaths related to coronavirus, 158 additional cases in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to the coronavirus. According to health officials, three patients were elderly individuals who also had underlying health conditions, and one patient was a middle-aged individual who did not have underlying health conditions. DHEC says they were residents of Aiken, Calhoun, Marion,…
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Helping families affected by Alzheimer’s navigate through the COVID-19 crisis

During this pandemic, it can be extremely stressful if you're a caregiver for a loved one battling dementia or Alzheimer's. 
Maria Szatkowski,

Alz.org Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — During this pandemic, it can be extremely stressful if you’re a caregiver for a loved one battling dementia or Alzheimer’s. Millions of families across the U.S. are affected by the disease, and right now it can be tough to navigate through the pandemic. “Just because a dementia patient may not understand what’s happening right now,…

Mcmaster Order
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SC Governor Henry McMaster to update the state on Coronavirus at 4pm today

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, along with state public health officials, will hold a media briefing Tuesday at 4pm. 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 page and on air.   Categories: Local…

Beach Access
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Public Beach access, public boat ramps ordered closed by SC Governor, signs set to go up

Closure of all public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state's lakes, rivers and waterways
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster is clamping down on beach goers during the pandemic to help prevent the spread of the virus. On Tuesday, Horry county crews were set to put up signs at public beaches, according to ABC affiliate WPDE in Florence. On Monday, the South Carolina Governor issued an Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all…

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State and local leaders call on Governor to issue stay-at-home Order

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- As the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina, state and local leaders are calling on the governor to make changes. “Time is truly of the essence,” Columbia Mayor, Steve Benjamin said. “Time is not our friend, it’s our enemy.” As of Wednesday night, the are almost a thousand cases of Covid-19 in the…