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COMET bus suspends some routes, adds additional cleansing

The transportation service COMET is putting more safe guards in place to reduce public risk of coronavirus exposure

Columbia , SC (WOLO) — The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET)  released a list of precautionary measures help reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) last week Monday, March 17th The transportation company announced that ‘Out of concern for the safety of the riding and general public”, they would be putting even more measures in place to keep…

UofSC students have to gather dorm belongings Tuesday

UofSC updates information for students who need to vacate campus housing for the next two weeks

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — University of South Carolina students have to grab anything they need from their dorm rooms before the university closes for the next 2 weeks. Monday the University released this  COVID-19 update to students on social media this evening saying, Updates have been made to our site further detailing #UofSC’s plans around the effects of #COVID19 in…

City of Columbia declares ‘State of Emergency’

the City of Columbia declares a 'State of Emergency' as case of coronavirus continue to rise, and a death is now reported

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is encouraging social distancing as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Mayor specifically focusing on restaurants and bars within city limits as cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to rise throughout the state. Mayor Benjamin issued the new ordinance Monday night. The declaration says businesses should reduce occupancy…

National response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

Monitoring how officials are handling the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout different areas of the country.

(CNN) — President Donald Trump gave an update on the United States response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Monday afternoon. This comes as local Governments have been issuing their own instructions to their residents and businesses. Nadia Romero has more. Categories: National News, Politics

Kershaw Co. School district begins ‘Grab and Go’ program

Governor Henry McMaster shut down Kershaw County Schools last week. Monday parents were able to get students meals curbside

Kershaw Co, SC (WOLO) — The kershaw county school district says they had 50 students get breakfast this morning, and throughout the morning, we saw dozens of families pull up to the curb and pick up meals for their kids. District officials say they are going to keep this ‘grab-and-go’ program going for the time being, but they are looking…