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Red Cross Blood Shortage: How you can help

The Red Cross says there's a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The American Red Cross says there’s a critical need for blood donations, as drives are canceled because of coronavirus. “We are in an extreme situation. We’ve had 70 cancellations, which represents over 2,000 units of blood that we’re not collecting,” said Rebecca Jordan, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central South Carolina. “So that is a…

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Two teenagers arrested for murder of Sumter man

ABC Columbia Staff,

(WOLO) – Two teenagers have been arrested for the murder of a Sumter man in February. Jameek Kelly, 17, and Traquan Jones, 19, both face a murder charge for the death of a man found inside his home on Seilder Drive on Feb. 20. The victim was Maurice James, 27. According to a news release Friday evening, multiple witnesses told…
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Two more COVID-19 related deaths reported in South Carolina

ABC Columbia Staff,

(WOLO) – Two more people in South Carolina have died after contracting coronavirus, according to DHEC. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the state’s second and third deaths related to COVID-19, Friday night. Tonight, two more South Carolinians have succumbed to COVID-19. Please join me in praying for their families and for their communities for their…
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Prisma Health adds Coronavirus drive-through testing in Sumter

Crysty Vaughan,

SUMTER,. SC (WOLO)–Drive through Coronavirus testing is now available in Sumter. Prisma Health Toumey has been added as a drive through site. Prisma Health officials say the testing is only for those with orders from their provider or a Prisma Health Virtual Visit provider. No paper orders will be accepted. According to a release from the hospital, the tests will…

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Richland County : curbside pickup for Residents could be delayed

Rob Dew,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some Richland County residents may experience delays in their trash pick-up. County Officials say the delays are due to staff restrictions in some of the county’s contracted trash haulers. The county is asking residents to be patient and if there is a delay, the garbage will be picked up as soon as possible, say county officials.  According to…

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DHEC announces 45 additional coronavirus cases in SC

DHEC say this brings the total number statewide to 124 cases in 25 counties
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced it is investigating 45 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC say this brings the total number statewide to 124 cases in 25 counties. According to DHEC: New cases Aiken County: 1 new case Anderson County: 3 new cases Beaufort County: 1 new case Berkeley County:…
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TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to close temporarily amid Coronavirus

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The TJX companies have announced they will be temporarily closing all stores globally for the next two weeks in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.  TJX is the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods. The Company posted a message to customers on its’ websites. According to the online message from Ernie Herrman, CEO and President…

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Quick flip as ‘Onward’ goes from movie theaters to homes

Pixar’s “Onward” will go from the top movie at the box office straight to digital release, as Hollywood continued to shuffle its recent releases from theaters into the home due to the coronavirus pandemic
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From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.

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BI-LO, Publix, Kroger to operate special ‘seniors’ hours

BI Lo Designating special shopping hour dedicated to seniors from 8 – 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, in all stores
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Southeastern Grocers , which operates Bi-LO, announced it will set aside a special shopping hour dedicated to seniors and high-risk customers from 8 am to 9 am, Monday through Friday, in all stores. The pharmacy locations will open at 8 a.m. on weekdays to provide prescription refills, influenza and pneumonia vaccines and customer counseling, say store officials….