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Next round of COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in SC early next week

South Carolina's next round of coronavirus vaccines are set to arrive early next week according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

DHEC: 2,023 new confirmed cases, 39 new deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control updated the state's coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.

New low cost carrier begins service out of CAE

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Silver Airways has announced they will begin service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, (CAE) today Thursday, December 17, 2020. The low-cost carrier, will be the fourth partnership at CAE, offering…

First SC frontline worker to get COVID vaccine shares experience

(ABC WPDE) MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- Many of you at home are thinking about whether you'll get the COVID-19 vaccine when it's available to you. And we know a big question…

West Columbia native named to Forbes "30 Under 30" list for her work in education advocacy

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Forbes recently released its list of the 30 most influential people in education under the age of 30. One of those on the list is Merrit Jones, who…

S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson tests positive for COVID-19

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday the state congressman announced that after being tested for coronavirus his test results reveals he has contracted the virus. Wilson issued a brief statement reminding people of the importance to do everything they can to…

SC leaders react to the passing of Donald Fowler

The former Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, Donald Fowler, passed away Tuesday. Fowler died from his battle with leukemia at 85 years old.

Gov. McMaster visits company that makes freezers needed to store COVID-19 vaccine

A small science plant in the Lowcountry makes vaccine refrigerators and freezers which include the ultra-cold freezers needed to store the COVID-19 vaccine, which must be stored at negative temperatures.

SC Mothers Against Drunk Driving call for more DUI education

The South Carolina Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) released their 2020 court monitoring report Wednesday.

AP: Clemson, Army to create autonomous armored vehicle models

A university in South Carolina is teaming up with the U.S. Army to create models for self-driving military vehicles.

DHEC: 2,424 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 42 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus update as of Tuesday.

South Carolina public schools receive more than $84 million in federal aid

South Carolina's public school districts are getting more than $84 million in federal aid to help get facilities reopened amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

SC state epidemiologist says she will be among the first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine when it's her turn, urges others to do the same

On Wednesday morning, South Carolina State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell released a statement saying she would be among the first in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it's her turn. Dr. Bell encouraged South Carolinians to do the same when the vaccine becomes available to them.