Coronavirus

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DHEC: SC has 44 additional cases of Coronavirus

DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 342 cases in 36 counties
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 44 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 342 cases in 36 counties. New positive cases per SC DHEC Aiken County: 1 case Anderson County: 1 case Beaufort County: 1 case Charleston County: 5 cases Chesterfield County:…
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All SC State Parks to close Wednesday and Thursday to implement policies amid coronavirus

AP: Officials say the 47 parks should reopen Friday, but with new rules to assure social distancing to combat COVID-19
Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — All state parks in South Carolina are closing Wednesday and Thursday as officials figure out and implement new policies to help control the spread of the coronavirus. Officials say the 47 parks should reopen Friday, but with new rules to assure social distancing to combat COVID-19 in shelters, trails and fee booths. South Carolina had 298…

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Digital Exclusives and Features

Harvest Hope in need of donations: Here’s how you can help

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Harvest Hope says it served more than 4,000 people last week. Officials say they have not seen numbers like this since the Flood of 2015. According to a spokesperson, with drastically higher numbers, Harvest Hope continues to look to the community to help with the critical need for donations. Monetary contributions and non-perishable food items are the…

Mcmaster Request
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SC Governor: new Executive Order allows Law Enforcement to disperse groups of 3 or more

If a Law enforcement official determines, in their discretion, that any such gathering could pose, a threat to public health
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In an Executive Order on Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is now urging South Carolinians to avoid gatherings of three or more people in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. In a series of tweets, the Governor went on to clarify the order in further detail. http://@henrymcmaster “This weekend, we saw large crowds…

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DHEC: Two more reported deaths related to Coronavirus in South Carolina

DHEC is reporting the state’s fourth and fifth deaths related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the state’s fourth and fifth deaths related to the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to five. According to a release, one patient was an elderly person from Clarendon County, who had underlying health conditions. The second patient was an elderly…
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City of Columbia: Free Parking Meters and Garages in wake of Coronavirus

The City of Columbia Parking Services Announces no Payments for Parking Meters and Garages to Support Social Distancing
Crysty Vaughan,

City of Columbia parking meter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, the City of Columbia Parking Services announced the parking meters and parking garages in the city would be free. According to a release from City officials, “as the City of Columbia Parking Services Division continues to support efforts of social distancing and our entire business community; parking payments will not be required for on-street parking meters until further…

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DHEC investigating 46 additional Coronavirus cases

DHEC: total number statewide 173 cases in 30 counties
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday, announced it is investigating 46 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC say this brings the total number statewide to 173 cases in 30 counties. According to DHEC: New positive cases Anderson County: 4 cases Beaufort County: 4 cases Charleston County: 4 cases Colleton County: 1 case…

Small Business
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Governor: At this time ordering South Carolinians to shelter in place, not under consideration

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a statement on Twitter Saturday,  South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, asking South Carolina residents to act responsibly. Here is the Tweet/ statement from SC Governor @henrymcmaster “at this time, ordering South Carolinians to shelter in place is not under consideration.  If we all work together, act responsibly, and take necessary precautions, lives can be saved now.”…

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A look at Governor McMaster’s Executive Order on additional Emergency measures

McMaster issued an executive order requiring all non essential state employees to stay home from work
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order requiring all non essential state employees to stay home from work. It went into effect Friday, March 20. The Governor, in the media briefing Thursday, said “they can and should work from home”. McMaster also ordered all public university presidents in South Carolina to determine which of…

Garbage Delay
Local News

Richland County : curbside pickup for Residents could be delayed

Rob Dew,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some Richland County residents may experience delays in their trash pick-up. County Officials say the delays are due to staff restrictions in some of the county’s contracted trash haulers. The county is asking residents to be patient and if there is a delay, the garbage will be picked up as soon as possible, say county officials.  According to…