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Some governors fear they don’t have the resources to reopen the economy

(CNN) – It’s been three months since the United States confirmed its first case of the coronavirus. Now, more than 41,000 people have died and there are fears of new hotspots. The economic toll continues to mount too and some governors say they don’t have the resources they need to safely get business going again. Watch the video above for…

Double shooting investigation: 2 women shot in lower Richland

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigation a double shooting Monday night. RCSD says they got a call around 8:40 to the 2500 block of South Partridge Circle. When they got there they found two women shot in the upper body. They were taken to the hospital. There was no update on their condition. No suspect…

DHEC: 165 new cases of COVID-19 in S.C., 3 more deaths

On Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 165 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths.

In this April 3, 2020, file photo, the COVID-19 coronavirus is shown.In this April 3, 2020, file photo, the COVID-19 coronavirus is shown.European Centre For Disease Prevention And Control via DDP via /ZUMA Press, FILE Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Saturday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 165 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional…

Governor McMaster issues executive order reopening public boat ramps

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster has issued an executive order Thursday, reopening public boat ramps around the state. The order goes into effect Friday at noon. McMaster made the announcement during his news briefing Thursday reiterating the President that “the end is in sight.” He said it’s a small step in the right direction to get South Carolina back…

Treating physical therapy patients continues through Telehealth

As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options.

Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO) — As the pandemic continues and people remain under quarantine, many health care facilities are transitioning to telehealth options. That includes physical therapy clinics. Despite COVID-19, people still get hurt and still need the help of a physical therapist. “I think it’s still very important that people get the care they need,” said Michael Isreal, a physical…