Some governors fear they don't have the resources to reopen the economy
(CNN) - It's been three months since the United States confirmed its first case of the coronavirus. Now, more than 41,000 people have died…
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Gov. McMaster allows certain small retailers to open doors, but with certain restrictions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) announced the latest step towards reopening the South Carolina economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. His newest executive orders allows public beach access, giving the…
Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigation a double shooting Monday night. RCSD says they got a call around 8:40 to the 2500 block of South Partridge Circle. When they got there they found two women…
Shandon Baptist holds weekly 'curbside collections' to help local families
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Shandon Baptist Church has been helping families in Richland School Districts One and Two, by holding 'curbside collections' where people can drop off donations of food or items. On Monday,…
Report: McMaster plans to have retail stores reopen Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Post and Courier says that South Carolina retail stores and public beach access points will be allowed to reopen on Tuesday. Gov. Henry McMaster's chief of staff told the newspaper that the governor will issue…
Major street in SC's capital closed to fix railroad crossing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A major street in South Carolina's capital will be closed this week as crews do maintenance and repairs to a railroad crossing. Norfolk Southern says Assembly Street in Columbia south of the Statehouse will be closed…
1 more death, 136 additional cases of COVID-19 in S.C.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Sunday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 136 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. This now brings the state's total confirmed to…
More than 10% of SC labor force jobless during outbreak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - For the fourth straight week, the number of people who live or work in South Carolina saying they lost their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak has gone…
Business owners, leaders react to Gov. McMaster's hope for businesses reopening in May
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says he’s hopeful businesses can start opening again in May and that the economy will thrive by the end of June. However, some…
DHEC updates new cases of COVID 19, deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- DHEC announced 163 new coronavirus cases Friday and seven additional deaths. According to the agency that brings the total number of confirmed cases in South Carolina to 4,086 and the death toll…
City of Columbia holds "First Responders Salute"
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--This morning several agencies banded together to say thank you to the city's 911 team. Representatives from city government, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, Richland Co. Sheriff's Department, and…
DHEC names new director of public health
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Dr. Joan Duwve as the agency's new Director of Public Health. According to DHEC, Dr. Duwve ha more than 20…
Gov. McMaster: "No reason" to delay South Carolina state primary in June
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) said in his latest coronavirus news briefing that there is "no reason" to reschedule the state's primary election on June 9 due…
Lexington 3 to start mailing meals to students through free or reduced lunch program
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, SC (WOLO) - Students in Lexington County School District 3 could soon have meals mailed to them. It's part of the Meals-To-You Program which the district had applied and been accepted to. The program provides shelf-stable, kid-friendly breakfasts and…
Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President…
Treating physical therapy patients continues through Telehealth
Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO) --- As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options. That includes physical therapy clinics. Despite COVID-19, people still get hurt and…
DHEC announces additional cases of COVID 19, deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Thursday DHEC announced 276 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the state's total number of cases to 3,931. DHEC officials say there were also two additional deaths. That brings the state's death toll from…
Watch: Governor expects SC businesses to be open by June
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In a letter to Senate President Harvey Peeler and Speaker of the House Jay Lucas, Gov. Henry McMaster suggested waiting until June for the General Assembly to return as a safety…
Lexington Medical Center seeking mask donations
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- You can help those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus. Lexington Medical Center is asking for donations of homemade cloth masks that would go to hospital employees working in non-clinical areas and not…
