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First US coronavirus death reported

UNDATED (AP) – Officials in Washington state say a man has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past.  Most COVID-19 infections result in mild symptoms, including coughing and…

Governor McMaster to lead Public health Committee meeting to discuss Coronavirus

McMaster will lead meeting of the S.C. Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to discuss state’s preparedness for potential impact of Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster is scheduled to lead a meeting, on Monday,  to discuss the Coronavirus. According to officials,  Mcmaster will head the S.C. Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to discuss the state’s preparedness for the potential impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) to South Carolinians. According to Mcmaster’s office, the Committee consists of “representatives of all…

A look at how the African American Vote could shape the SC Presidential Primary

Vote 2020 Presidential Primary coverage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –During the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, one group that could make a difference at the polls Saturday are African American voters. As candidates continue to travel the state to make their case for the White House, some say the diverse makeup of South Carolina’s voters will shape more outcomes beyond what happens on…

Vote 2020: How to check your polling place for the SC Presidential Primary

SC Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place, sometimes polling places change for a particular election

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters are heading to the polls Saturday for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm. According to the SC Election Commission, anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Election officials are reminding voters to check their polling place. Your precinct and polling place are listed on your…

Vote 2020: SC Presidential Primary Day General Questions

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  As voters head to the Polls Saturday for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary, there may be some questions about polling places, and even questions about who can vote. Many voters are wondering who can cast a ballot in this primary. According to state election officials,  South Carolina does not have voters registration by party. The Presidential…

Sanders, Steyer and Buttigieg rally voters the night before S.C.’s Democratic primary

With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support.

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support. Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer and Pete Buttigieg spent Friday night hosting campaign events. “So I say to Donald Trump. Don’t worry about the Democratic primary, cause we’re going to beat you. Start…

COMET offers free rides to the polls for Democratic primary

A local transportation service wants to make sure everyone is able to cast their ballot whether they have a ride to the polls or not

ABC Columbia image Richland/Lexington, SC (WOLO)—The COMET wants to make sure you can cast your ballot  in the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday February 29th, without having to worry about finding a way to get there. According to COMET Executive Director and CEO, John Andoh studies reveal that the lack of transportation plays a role for many people who do…