Coronavirus

SC Consumer Affairs warns of scammers during coronavirus crisis

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Scammers are looking to take advantage of people during the pandemic. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning you to be aware of scams, especially with the stimulus checks on the way. Consumer officials say scammers will try things like using fake checks from the government. They’re reminding you not to fall victim to emails, phone calls…

DHEC announces four new deaths, 210 additional cases of coronavirus in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 26. DHEC also reporting 210 additional cases of COVID-19. As of today, the total number statewide is 1,293 cases in 43 counties, say health officials. DHEC says the four…

SC DHEC offers online resources about the Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for local updates from health officials on the Coronavirus and updates on state cases, you can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control website. The site is a resource for COVID-19. Below are some links: DHEC’s COVID-19 webpage is updated daily with a map of positive cases as well…

SC Dept. of Commerce provides online resources for businesses amid Coronavirus

SC Commerce expands online resources to assist companies in navigating the impacts of coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As the coronavirus pandemic shuts down more and more business, there are some resources for those in South Carolina, looking for help. The South Carolina Department of Commerce says in response to the closure of non-essential businesses by the Governor, they are expanding online resources to assist companies in navigating the impacts of coronavirus.  Commerce officials say…

SC Governor issues Executive Order closing non essential businesses

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order closing non essential businesses to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Per the order, this is a list of businesses that will be closed:  Entertainment venues and facilities as follows: Night clubs Bowling alleys Arcades Concert venues Theaters, auditoriums, and performing arts centers Tourist attractions (including museums, aquariums,…

DHEC announces four additional deaths related to coronavirus, 158 additional cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to the coronavirus. According to health officials, three patients were elderly individuals who also had underlying health conditions, and one patient was a middle-aged individual who did not have underlying health conditions. DHEC says they were residents of Aiken, Calhoun, Marion,…