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Local News, State

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…

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DHEC announces 45 additional coronavirus cases in SC

DHEC say this brings the total number statewide to 124 cases in 25 counties
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Friday, announced it is investigating 45 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC say this brings the total number statewide to 124 cases in 25 counties. According to DHEC: New cases Aiken County: 1 new case Anderson County: 3 new cases Beaufort County: 1 new case Berkeley County:…
Local News, News

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods to close temporarily amid Coronavirus

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The TJX companies have announced they will be temporarily closing all stores globally for the next two weeks in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.  TJX is the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods. The Company posted a message to customers on its’ websites. According to the online message from Ernie Herrman, CEO and President…

Bi Lo Publix
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

BI-LO, Publix, Kroger to operate special ‘seniors’ hours

BI Lo Designating special shopping hour dedicated to seniors from 8 – 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, in all stores
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Southeastern Grocers , which operates Bi-LO, announced it will set aside a special shopping hour dedicated to seniors and high-risk customers from 8 am to 9 am, Monday through Friday, in all stores. The pharmacy locations will open at 8 a.m. on weekdays to provide prescription refills, influenza and pneumonia vaccines and customer counseling, say store officials….

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SC DHEC : 21 new cases of Coronavirus in the state

 DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in 17 counties
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday, it is investigating 21 additional cases of the coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 81 cases in 17 counties. According to Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist, “Our top priorities remain preventing the spread of the disease and protecting the public health. This includes…

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Local News, State

SC Governor Henry McMaster issues Executive Order: all non essential state employees to work from home

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster on Thursday issued an executive order requiring all non essential state employees to stay home from work effective Friday, March 20,  The Governor says they can and should work from home. McMaster also orders all public university presidents in South Carolina to determine which of their employees are essential, and to have…

Local Living Museum Closes
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: State Museum announces temporary closure due to Coronavirus, more closures across SC

 ABC Columbia has a working list of cancellations and closures due to Coronavirus concerns
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living, more and more locations across the Midlands and South Carolina are closing due to Coronavirus concerns. On Tuesday, The South Carolina State Museum announced it will temporarily close. According to Museum officials, all upcoming museum programs, events and rentals through Sunday, April 5 are also canceled. The State Museum is the latest…

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DHEC announces 13 additional presumptive cases of Coronavirus in SC

DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 60 cases in 14 counties
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 13 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 60 cases in 14 counties. Per a release from SC DHEC: “We emphasize the importance of practicing disease prevention measures and following recommendations for social distancing to protect our…

March 18 2020 Sumter County Council Coronavirus Emergency Meeting 1
Local News, Sumter

Sumter County Council declares State of Emergency in County

Crysty Vaughan,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– Sumter County Council declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday. According to officials, Sumter County Council held an Emergency Meeting to discuss an Emergency Ordinance regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on Sumter County. County Council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance, which officials say authorizes Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon to take any necessary actions…