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Gov. McMaster leads Public health meeting on Coronavirus, there are no SC Cases

There are no confirmed cases in South Carolina
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster  led a meeting with the Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to discuss how the state is preparing to combat any cases of Coronavirus in the state. DHEC says, as of now, there are no confirmed cases in South Carolina. image CDC The meeting’s agenda included a Coronavirus update from DHEC…
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Governor orders flags at half staff in honor of fallen Sumter Deputy

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster has ordered flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in tribute to Deputy Andrew Gillette. Gillete, a Corporal with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, died in the line of duty Tuesday. Corporal Gillette was 37 years old and is survived by his wife and…
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Funeral for fallen Sumter Deputy Sunday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A local organization is raising money to support the wife and son of a fallen Sumter County Deputy. Serve and Connect had raised more than $35,000 as of Friday morning to help the family of  Corporal Andrew Gillette. Gillette was shot and killed in the line of duty Tuesday morning. Corporal Gillette will be laid to rest Sunday. …

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Joe Biden to SC: Thank you!

Former VP Projected winner in SC Democratic Presidential Primary
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a tweet shortly after he was declared the Projected Winner, the former Vice President thanked the Palmetto State. Joe Biden Twitter: ‘Thank you, South Carolina! To all those who have been knocked down, counted out, and left behind — this is your campaign. Together, we will win this nomination and beat Donald Trump.’ More Vote 2020…

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Vote 2020: SC Democratic Presidential Primary Results

Former VP Biden Projected winner in SC Democratic Presidential Primary
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a huge win, and the first primary win, for Former Vice President Joe Biden Saturday Night. It was clear from the moment the polls closed that Biden would walk away from South Carolina with a win. ABC News projected Biden the winner minutes after the polls closed. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders finished a distant second…