Two men wanted for credit card fraud in Richland County
Richland County deputies are looking for two men wanted for credit card fraud after they say two men are accused of using the card.
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South Carolina Boeing worker tests positive for virus
An employee at Boeing’s South Carolina production facility has tested positive for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
BBB has a tool to track and submit coronavirus scams
(CNN) – Scammers aren’t social distancing themselves from crime during this global pandemic. Fortunately, there is now a tool to help keep you from falling victim. The Better Business Bureau now has a way for you to submit and track scams online. Click here for the website. On the left of the screen click where it says “search for scams”…
Critical medical supplies run scarce as coronavirus pandemic accelerates in US
(CNN) – The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating and the virus is tightening its deadly grip on the United States with more than 100 people dying in 24 hours. As critical medical supplies run scarce, the White House is cracking down on anyone exploiting the health of Americans for their own profit. Watch the video above for the full report. Categories:…
SC Governor: new Executive Order allows Law Enforcement to disperse groups of 3 or more
If a Law enforcement official determines, in their discretion, that any such gathering could pose, a threat to public health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In an Executive Order on Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is now urging South Carolinians to avoid gatherings of three or more people in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In a series of tweets, the Governor went on to clarify the order in further detail. http://@henrymcmaster “This weekend, we saw large crowds…
Senior Resources providing free meals to Richland Co. senior citizens
Senior Resources is making sure that no senior citizen in Richland County goes hungry, as the threat of COVID-19 continues.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Senior Resources is making sure that no senior citizen in Richland County goes hungry, as the threat of COVID-19 continues. On Monday, the Emergency Senior Nutrition Program began. “There’s a lot of uncertainty, especially with our seniors, they’re very vulnerable to this COVID-19, so we want to make sure they’re staying safe and they’re staying home…
DHEC: Two more reported deaths related to Coronavirus in South Carolina
DHEC is reporting the state’s fourth and fifth deaths related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the state’s fourth and fifth deaths related to the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to five. According to a release, one patient was an elderly person from Clarendon County, who had underlying health conditions. The second patient was an elderly…
Columbia City Council approves $6 million economic stimulus plan
City of Columbia Council meeting Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Columbia City Council passed an emergency economic relief package it says will help businesses and residents survive the pandemic. According to Mayor Steve Benjamin the “Resilient Columbia” stimulus package will fortify small businesses, non profits and first responders. According to the mayor the relief will provide law enforcement and first responders with…
Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison
The head of New York state's correctional officers union says Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for coronavirus
Movie producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at criminal court on Dec. 11, 2019 in New York City.Movie producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at criminal court on Dec. 11, 2019 in New York City.David Dee Delgado/Getty Images By Michael R. Sisak NEW YORK (AP) – Harvey Weinstein tested positive for the coronavirus at a state prison in New York while serving a 23-year…
US Dept. of Ed grants SC request to waive some standardized testing
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Students in South Carolina will not take any more standardized tests this school year. Monday state superintendent Molly Spearman announced the US Department of Education has approved the state’s assessment suspension waiver. That means the state will not administer SCREADY, SCPASS ,EOC exams, Pre-K and alternate assessments. In a news release, Spearman says, “the suspension of South Carolina’s…
