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Full Belly Full Heart
Local News, State

Group creates food give away to help those impacted by coronavirus

A South Carolina group creates a way to feed those hit hard by coronavirus (COVID-19)
CNN,

Charleston, SC (CNN) — A group in the low country launched a new event Monday to make sure healthcare, restaurant, and hospitality workers who’ve been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic can still get a good meal. The Charleston Hospitality Group created ‘Full Belly, Full Hearts’ when it realized they had lots of extra food, mostly non-perishable, after some restaurants…
National News

‘Shelter in Place’ orders lead to Powerball jackpot changes

With many people under orders to stay at home, lottery officials decided to implement charges to continue to support good causes
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Powerball® Product Group says they want to make sure that the game is able to support good causes in the 48 U.S. locations, many under ‘Shelter in Place Orders’ that has the game. As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to grow day by day, lottery officials say they are following other businesses lead to make some…

Stimulus Scam
National News, Politics

Government warns of stimulus scam making the rounds

Government officials are asking you to be on the lookout for those trying to scam you out of your stimulus check
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Columbia, SC (CNN) –Government officials are asking you to be aware. They say scammers are already trying to steal people’s money while Americans wait on their stimulus checks. According to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, Americans are eligible for up to $1,200 dollars per person and should expect to see that money within three weeks. But you are not the only…

Stay Home Af 11pm Pkg
Local News, Politics, State

Some want SC Governor to implement ‘Stay at Home’ order

In an effort to curb the rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) some in the state say they like to see a 'Stay at Home' order put in place
ABC Columbia Staff, Alexis Frazier,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — as the numbers of cases and deaths continue to grow in South Carolina local and state leaders are asking Governor Henry McMaster to make more changes. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier spoke with the Mayor of Columbia, Steve Benjamin who says the order would save lives. Categories: Local News, Politics, State

Johnson & Johnson Could Test A Coronavirus Vaccine By September
National News, News

Johnson & Johnson could test a coronavirus vaccine by September

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(CNN) – Johnson and Johnson announced it could test a coronavirus vaccine by September. The company announced they have committed one billion dollars to fund vaccine research, development, and clinical testing in a partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. Johnson and Johnson says as the world’s largest healthcare company it feels a deep responsibility to use its…
Health, Local News, Richland

Fort Jackson declares ‘Public Health Emergency’ with 25 COVID-19 cases

Ft. Jackson officials declare health emergency as COVID-19 cases jump in one week
ABC Columbia Staff,

Fort Jackson, SC (WOLO) — Fort Jackson announces a spike in the amount of cases from 2 just last week to 25 confirmed cases on post Monday March 30th, 2020. Brigadier General Milford Beagle, Jr., now declaring a ‘Public Health Emergency’ saying in a statement released Monday saying in part, “In order to ensure I possess the necessary authorities required…

Small Business
Local News, State

SC Governor issues Executive Order closing public access to all beaches

Public access also closed to Public Boat Ramps and Landings Closed on All Lakes, Rivers and Waterways
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the 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. According to officials, the governor’s executive order authorizes and instructs the S.C….