Coronavirus

W5 90 Yr Old Nurse
Local News, News, State

Retired nurse, 90, making face masks for local health care workers and the homeless

A 90-year-old retired nurse is still doing what she can to help during this pandemic. She and her daughter-in-law are cutting and sewing facemasks for health care workers and homeless in the Midlands.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A 90-year-old retired nurse is still doing what she can to help during this pandemic. She and her daughter-in-law are cutting and sewing facemasks for health care workers and homeless in the Midlands. “I’m doing my part by cutting material to make masks for the local medical staff in Columbia, South Carolina,” said Elpidia Jusino, 90. …

ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row)

Publix: Special evening and morning hours for Hospital staff, First Responders

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a release to ABC Columbia, Publix announced it will designate new hours for First Responders and Hospital staff. Publix says Thursday evenings, 8 – 9 p.m., and Friday mornings, 7 – 8 a.m., will be held as special shopping hours for First Responders and hospital staff. This change in hours will begin April 16 and continue…

Dhec
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: 10 new deaths, plus 105 additional cases of coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control  announced Wednesday, 105 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 10 additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,656 and those who have died to 107. According to health officials, of those 10 deaths, seven were…

W6 P Ecpi Grads
Local News, News

Recent nursing grad ready to head to the front lines and help treat COVID-19 patients

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, nurses, right now, are needed more than ever. For recent nursing grads, they're heading to the front lines to care for patients with the virus.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, nurses, right now, are needed more than ever. For recent nursing grads, they’re heading to the front lines to care for patients with the virus. “I just wanted, as a child, to be able to do something to make not only my own family members better, but just my community in…
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News, News

DHEC: 10 additional deaths, 115 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, (SC)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday, 10 additional deaths related to the coronavirus. DHEC also reported 115 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,553 and those who have died to 97. NEW: According to DHEC, Today’s…

Mcmaster Plan
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News, State

Governor McMaster working on a plan to reopen SC, no timeline yet

McMaster announced that the state will soon have a plan in place to rejuvenate and revitalize the SC economy
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster announced Monday, that the state will soon have a plan in place to “rejuvenate” and “revitalize” South Carolina’s economy. McMaster says the goal is to get the economy going again but he did not give a timeline of when that would be. McMaster did promise to unveil the plan soon and says he will…

Dhec
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Local News

DHEC: Five new deaths, 127 new cases of Coronavirus in SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 127 new cases of the novel coronavirus and five additional deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 3,439, and those who have died to 87. According to health officials, all five additional deaths occurred in…
Local News, State

McMaster surveying storm damage, set to brief SC on weather and COVID-19 at 5:30pm

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is touring the state with members of the National Guard to survey storm damage.  McMaster’s office says the Governor will be in Seneca this afternoon, one of the areas struck by the storms. At 5:30 PM McMaster will hold a media briefing, along with state public health officials and SCEMD on both…

City Web Share
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row)

Looking for activities while at home? The City of Columbia has an online resource

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia has an online resource for those working and learning from home. Plus, the site is also offering ways to keep seniors informed. The city is operating http://www.columbiasharenet.org/ The website provides resources for children adults, and seniors. It includes games, and tours of famous places here in the Midlands and across the country. It also…

Take Out
Digital Exclusives and Features

Looking for curbside, take out? Check out our ‘We’re Open’ section

A working list of local restaurants in the Midlands and whether they offer carry out, delivery, or curbside pickup
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–During this time of quarantine many of you may be asking “where can I get take out or curbside?” To help you out, we here at ABC Columbia have added a “We’re Open” link on our web site https://www.abccolumbia.com/were-open-find-local-businesses/ Just click on the link, there you will find a working list of local restaurants in the Midlands and whether…