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SC Governor Executive Order: Restaurants and bars must close dine-in services today

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order concerning coronavirus crisis
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order requiring all restaurants and bars to close dine in services beginning Wednesday, March 18. Take Out , curbside and delivery will still be allowed. McMaster is also requiring the South Carolina Department of Revenue to delay all state tax filings until June 1, 2020. McMaster says…

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SC DHEC announces additional 14 presumptive Coronavirus cases

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it is investigating 14 additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number statewide to 47 cases in 13 counties. According to DHEC, here are the following counties impacted by new cases: County location of new cases 1 new case from Beaufort County 2…

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SC Governor issues executive order delaying tax filings, closing dine-in at restaurants, bars

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order requiring the South Carolina Department of Revenue to delay all state tax filings until June 1, 2020. McMaster says that includes income, business and other taxes. McMaster also issued an order requiring all restaurants and bars to close dine in services beginning Wednesday, March 18. Take…
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UofSC students have to gather dorm belongings Tuesday

UofSC updates information for students who need to vacate campus housing for the next two weeks
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — University of South Carolina students have to grab anything they need from their dorm rooms before the university closes for the next 2 weeks. Monday the University released this  COVID-19 update to students on social media this evening saying, Updates have been made to our site further detailing #UofSC’s plans around the effects of #COVID19 in…

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Prisma Health offering limited drive-through COVID-19 testing

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC  (WOLO)– Prisma Health officials announced Monday they are now offering limited drive-through testing for Coronavirus. The Columbia site is outside Prisma Health Richland Hospital. According to officials, testing is only for patients with electronic orders from their Prisma Health provider or from a Prisma Health Virtual Visit provider. Paper orders from physicians will not be accepted, say hospital…
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City of Columbia modifies services due to Coronavirus concerns

Access to Public buildings restricted, some services online only
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA SC ( WOLO)– The City of Columbia announced it will modify services, until further notice, to minimize the spread COVID-19 in the community. According to City officials, a number of measures will be enacted beginning March 17, 2020. Per a release,  The City of Columbia has modified the following : Non-essential city employees will report on staggered schedules or…

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SC DHEC confirms nine new cases of Coronavirus, brings total to 28

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Sunday nine additional cases of coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the total number of cases, statewide, to 28. According to officials, as the state’s case counts expectedly increases, DHEC will publicly report information about facilities and locations that impacted communities should be aware of, where special…

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SC Governor to hold Coronavirus Update Sunday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by state public health officials for a media briefing Sunday. The Governor and health officials will  update the public on the state’s response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Count on ABC Columbia News to bring you the update Live on air Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 PM.    …

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Gov. McMaster wants utilities to stay on regardless of payment during State of Emergency

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Gov. Henry McMaster has requested that all utilities in the South Carolina not be suspend or disconnect for nonpayment during the State of Emergency. I have requested that all utilities in South Carolina not suspend or disconnect any essential services for nonpayment for the duration of the current State of Emergency. https://t.co/brJnIuonbD — Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) March…