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(CNN)–  It doesn’t just seem like you’re paying more for everything these days you are. Prices have climbed six-point-two percent over the past twelve months. That’s the biggest increase in 31 years. Experts say don’t expect things to get better any time soon. The overall price index rose point-nine percent in October alone. Experts say it means if you don’t…

AG Wilson to file lawsuit over healthcare worker vaccine mandate

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Attorney General Alan Wilson says he plans to sue the federal government over vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Wilson released a statement Monday reading, “President Biden has once again overstepped his legal authority and overreached his power.  The president is not above the law. I fully support the rights of our healthcare heroes in opposition to mandatory COVID…

Truck driver shortage could make holiday shopping hard

The owner of a trucking company urges consumers to "do your holiday shopping now"

(CNN) —  “Do your holiday shopping now” that’s the advice that is being given by the owner of a truck company who says the trucker shortage in the United States will continue to not only raise prices but could worsen the supply chain slowdown. As Camila Bernal explains, despite efforts from the White House to fix the problem, many in…

Children across Nation get first shots approved for ages 5 to 11

CNN–Nearly 28 million children in the U.S. are now eligible to roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 shot. Doctor Rochelle Walensky, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, moved to allow children between 5 and 11 year old to get vaccinated. The shots will be one third of an adult dose but still a two shot…