Officials from South Carolina DHEC and Prisma Health are encouraging everyone to get the flu shot as soon as possible. “We’ve definitely seen a dramatic jump in the number of flu cases this year than any recent flu season. So in the last 8 years, we never really started above the baseline level of flu illnesses, and we’re already above that baseline here in the very first week of flu season,” says Dr. Knoche.
The rides and attractions at the South Carolina State Fair were a little more quiet this morning. The fair had “sensory-friendly” hours from 10 a.m. to noon for children and adults with sensory processing disorders. Lights and music were off on most rides, keeping sights and sounds of the fair as low as possible.
More than $32 million in grant money is being awarded to victims’ services groups across South Carolina. The grants are being awarded to private non-profit organizations, sheriff’s offices, police departments, solicitor’s offices, and state agencies. Attorney General Alan Wilson says the grant money will help assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking, in their recovery.
Today is National Coming Out Day — a day to honor the LGBTQ+ community. The designation started in 1988 as a way to encourage people to live as their true selves and come out to family, friends, and coworkers.
You may have noticed that buildings are looking brighter and more colorful in Cayce lately. The bright murals and other art pieces are all apart of the City of Cayce’s plan to celebrate and connect the community through art.
The historic home on the corner of Gervais Street and Pickens Street in downtown Columbia will soon have new tenants. The home is currently being renovated into six apartments and coffee shop by Mashburn Construction.
Military leaders from across South Carolina and Fort Gordon, Georgia attended the 2022 Governor’s Commanders Brief this morning at the Pastides Alumni Center. South Carolina’s eight major military installations are made up of over 68,000 Department of Defense personnel.
The 25th Annual Silent Witness Ceremony took place at the State House this morning, honoring lives lost to domestic violence. Attorney General Alan Wilson led the ceremony, calling the names of 37 women and 12 men from across South Carolina who lost their lives as the result of domestic violence in 2021.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)—October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. One percent of men will also be diagnosed with breast cancer. “Early detection is key. So we recommend any woman who is 40 or older get an annual mammogram. And then if you’re under 40 we…
Leadership from charter schools across the state came together for the 2nd annual “Kids First Conference.” Hosted by the Charter Institute at Erskine and South Carolina Public Charter School District, the two day conference gives teachers and school leaders a chance to hear inspirational speakers, legislative panels, and have a little fun.
