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Daylight Saving Time: Did you Spring Forward?

Time to Spring Forward
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Did you remember to Spring Forward? The time to officially ‘Spring Forward ‘ was Sunday at 2am. Fire officials say this is also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors.   Categories: Local News Tags: daylight saving time
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Richland County Hospital confirms care for presumptive positive COVID-19 patient

Alexis Frazier,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia has confirmed that they’re caring for the patient from Kershaw County with presumptive positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Hospital officals say the patient is in a special isolation room that helps keeps our team members and the community safe. “Because of our expertise, Prisma Health routinely treats patients with potentially infectious diseases…
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South Carolina ranked 10th-worst in public health and natural disaster preparedness

by Tony Fortier-Bensen
ABC Team,

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — South Carolina, much like the rest of the country, is in the middle of dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. In spectacular timing, according to QuoteWizard.com, they rank the Palmetto State as the 10th-worst state prepared for a public health concern, like the coronavirus, or a natural disaster. The website takes into account of hospital preparedness, paid time…

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MUSC offers free online coronavirus screenings

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CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The Medical University of South Carolina announced Saturday it will give in-state residents free online coronavirus screenings through its telehealth program. The service is for people who are worried they may have been exposed to the virus, and are suffering from mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. To have a screening, visit MUSC’s virtual health care website, MUSC.care. Once there,…

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Midlands school district reacts to possible Coronavirus case in County

Alexis Frazier,

KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Kershaw county schools will have custodial staff cleaning this weekend in response to a possible Coronavirus case in the county on Friday. KCSD's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins has provided an update today on our district's preparedness regarding the coronavirus for our families. Visit https://t.co/TvqkxZdvAQ in the Student Health Section for more information. #myKCSD pic.twitter.com/PGvGGgOXGL…

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The risk of the coronavirus in SC remains low, SCDHEC says

By Alexx Altman-Devilbiss
ABC Team,

COLUMBIA,SC (WPDE) — Gov. Henry McMaster and state public health officials held a press conference Saturday morning to discuss possible cases of the 2019 coronavirus in South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster and a team of health officials want the public to continue their daily routines and encourage everyone to stay calm after the two possible cases of the coronavirus in SC were…
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1 dead in Dillon County wreck

by Alexx Altman-Devilbiss
ABC Team,

DILLON COUNTY (WPDE) — One person is dead in a car crash in Dillon County. It was reported at 6:40 a.m. according to Dillon County Master Trooper Brian Lee. Lee said a 2012 Nissan Maxima ran off the ride side of the roadway and overcorrected causing the car to overturn and hit a utility pole. The passenger was not wearing a…
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Gov. McMaster, health officials update investigation into presumptive coronavirus cases in SC

Rob Dew, Alexis Frazier, Crysty Vaughan,

Photo: Elijah Nixon Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  On Saturday South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and DHEC held a news conference updating the investigation into two presumptive cases of coronavirus or Covid-19 in South Carolina. Officials say the risk to the public is very low and they urge people to remain calm and there is  no risk of spread at this time….

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Governor to meet with health officials on 2 ‘presumptive’ cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media update with state public health officials  Saturday to address 2 potential cases of Coronavirus in South Carolina. Late Friday the Governor released a statement in response to word that there are two possible cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in South Carolina: “Healthcare authorities in South Carolina have been preparing…
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Spring Craft Show blooms at Fairgrounds: Local Living

Annual Craftsmen’s Spring Classic underway at State Fairgrounds this weekend
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at ‘Local Living’ Spring has sprung, at least at the State Fairgrounds. Underway this weekend, the annual Craftsmen’s Spring Classic. The craft show will take place in both the Cantey and Goodman buildings. The show features southern artisans with work ranging from pottery and woodwork to ornaments and handmade jewelry. If you’d like to…