Trump seems to reverse plan to disband coronavirus task force
(CNN, ABC NEWS) - As President Donald Trump pushes for a quick economic revival and paints a rosy picture of the administration's response, the public is…
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Educators bring up ideas at "AccelerateEd" meeting to safely bring students back to school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman gathered her education task force together Wednesday morning to hear suggestions about ways to safely reopen schools across the state. For the last eight weeks, most…
New law will help S.C. drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing if they're pulled over
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Earlier this year, Governor McMaster signed a new bill into law that will help deaf and hard of hearing people in case they're pulled over by law enforcement officers. The DMV Bill H 3357 was…
Man wears what appears to be KKK white hood to supermarket
Masks and face coverings are recommended, even required, in many US supermarkets now.
Healthcare Heroes truck to honor SC healthcare workers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Healthcare workers will be given a show of appreciation with a visit from the 'Healthcare Heroes truck '. The South Carolina Hospital Association announces it will deploy…
Principal sorry for racial remark in meeting
A school principal in North Carolina apologized after making a reference to “colored folks” during a staff meeting about cultural training.
Predicted SC COVID-19 deaths rise as more reopening debated
Health officials say predicted coronavirus deaths in South Carolina are rising as more reopening measures are being debated.
Gov. McMaster: Decision on close-contact businesses could be coming soon
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- "accelerateSC", a task force created by Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) met Tuesday afternoon to discuss safe solutions to help reopen the state’s economy. One topic discussed was the possibility…
Local urgent care centers testing for COVID-19 antibodies
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- In addition to COVID-19 testing, local walk-in urgent care centers are now administering antibody tests. MEDcare Urgent Care clinics are now testing patients for COVID-19…
FEMA funds 'Crisis Counseling' program to help communities cope
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to make sure resident in South Carolina have access to counseling made possible by federal funding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials say they are seeing more people who…
S.C. restaurants start offering outdoor dining following Governor's order
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Monday marked the first day in more than a month that people could go out of their homes and have a sit-down meal at a restaurant. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster…
Aiken teen, 13, prepares to graduate high school while already enrolled in college
Aiken, S.C. (WOLO) --- Like high school seniors everywhere, one senior in Aiken won't be having a typical graduation and celebration this year because of the pandemic. But this student is…
Seven counties designated for individual federal assistance
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Assistance is available for those who experienced damage following the storms and tornadoes on April 12th and 13th. FEMA says residents of Aiken, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg and Pickens counties…
Red Cross assists tornado victims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Palmetto SC region of the Red Cross says it assisted more than 660 people following the strong storms and tornados that hit on April 13th. A spokesperson for the organization…
Senior Resources to provide meals for seniors in 16 counties
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Senior citizens across the state will have better access to food. Monday Senior Resources announced it is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide emergency food assistance in…
Infectious-disease experts expect a surge in Georgia’s COVID-19 cases: FiveThirtyEight
This has been a week of important milestones in the coronavirus crisis, but not in a good way. On Tuesday, the number of Americans who have tested positive for COVID-19 passed 1 million, and on Wednesday, deaths attributed to the disease — which are probably underestimated — rose to more than 60,000.1
Dolphins Hall of Fame coach Don Shula dies at 90
Don Shula, the NFL's most winningest coach who led the Miami Dolphins to the league's only undefeated season, died Monday at the age of 90.
Stay at home order to be lifted by SC Governor: effective Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Effective Monday, South Carolina will begin to slowly reopen the State. On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster announced the statewide “Work-or-Home” order will be lifted and returned to voluntary status Monday,…
Woman charged after hand licking incidents at Sumter grocery store, restaurant
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) --- A local woman is in custody and charged after licking her hands and then touching grocery store fixtures and products, according to Sumter police. A $100,000 bond was set and COVID-19 testing ordered this morning for…
Trump declares disaster for 7 SC counties after storms
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump has approved a disaster request from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster following tornadoes and severe weather that hit the…
