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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) -- Heart disease is the number one killer of woman across the world, making up more deaths attributing to more than all types of cancer combined, and kills…
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DHEC: 'COVID-19 testing remains an essential tool'
Columbia, SC. (WOLO)--- More than 5 million COVID-19 tests have been performed in the state, as South Carolinians continue to do their part and follow the recommended actions for protecting public health during this ongoing…
DHEC: 1,554 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 32 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Fetal Heartbeat Bill brought to House judiciary subcommittee
A bill that would ban most abortions in South Carolina took its first steps in the House Tuesday.
South Carolina's oldest resident receives her first COVID-19 vaccination at age 111
At 111 years old, Maria Aulenbacher is South Carolina's oldest resident, and now she is among the latest residents to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
AP: Military doctor tapped to lead health agency faces screening
South Carolina senators are set to consider the retired military doctor tapped to lead the state's beleaguered health and environmental agency Tuesday.
Several nations across the globe are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions
Across the globe, we're seeing different countries tighten their coronavirus safety measures. Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions. The order was set to expire February 7, but officials say extreme caution is needed, with the Olympic Games just months away.
FBI: 2 agents killed, 3 wounded while serving arrest warrant in Florida
SUNRISE, Fla. (WOLO, AP) - The FBI confirmed Tuesday…
Report: SC 5th in vaccine distribution
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--For the second week in a row South Carolina is one of the best in the nation in terms of vaccine distribution. According to DHEC South Carolina is using nearly 78 percent of the vaccines received in the…
SC to receive $2.6 million from FEMA to aid vaccination effort
South Carolina's vaccinations are getting a shot in the arm from FEMA. On Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it is allotting $2.6 million to South Carolina for costs related to the COVID-19 vaccine mission.
Charleston dog owner encourages others to adopt dogs rescued from foreign meat trades
The Humane Society says more than 30 million dogs die worldwide each year from human consumption, with a third of those dogs being killed in China.
Community honors SC veteran with drive-by parade for his 100th birthday
A South Carolina veteran recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Over the weekend, the community honored Mr. George Alexander with a drive-by parade past his house near Lake Wateree.
SC GOP censures Tom Rice for vote to impeach former President Trump
The South Carolina Republican Party is formally censuring GOP Representative Tom Rice for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Chick-fil-A manager steps in to speed up vaccination site in Mount Pleasant
If anyone knows how to navigate a long drive-thru lane, it's Chick-fil-A!
DHEC: COVID-19 variant originally discovered in U.K., found in South Carolina
This weekend, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a case of the U.K variant of COVID-19 was discovered in South Carolina.
DHEC: 2,130 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 210 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Highway Patrol asking for information about fatal hit and run on SC 151
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information regarding a fatal hit and run collision that occurred on January 16. At approximately 8:50 p.m., officials say an unknown vehicle was traveling north on SC 151, near Santee Drive in Darlington County, when it struck and killed a pedestrian.
Prisma Health administers its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine in SC
Prisma Health announced that it delivered its 100,000th dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday.
President Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss virus relief
President Biden is set to meet Monday with GOP lawmakers who have proposed spending about one-third of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill.
Health officials urge those eligible for vaccine to get it
(CNN) -- One CNN analyst says as many as a third of Americans may now have some degree of protection against COVID-19, but officials continue to urge those eligible for a vaccine,…
