Midlands experts encourage vaccinations for flu, Covid-19, and RSV
“We cannot kill our elders. We have to protect them, and one of our protections is getting the vaccines. And there are now updated vaccines for all three of these,” says Albrecht.
Author: Lee Williams
Two elementary students in Lex-Rich School District Five will become published authors
According to school officials, the books that De Andre and Dylan wrote during Tucker’s multi week writing program called “Share Your Story” will be published and sold on Amazon.
“Here we are once again” — Officials discuss deadly shooting of three teenagers on Saddletrail Road
“This is not normal. I mean the day that we start accepting this as being normal activity, then something is wrong with us,” says Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.
Tips on Oct. 8th voter registration deadline for municipal elections
“Ninety-five percent of the issues that happen on Election Day — they could be solved ahead of time if voters would make sure that voters are registered to vote and are registered to vote at the right address,” Catalano says.
Family operated bakery closing after 30 years
“One thing I’m proud of is that we’ve always said we’re not just a bakery, but we’re a ministry in the community. So seeing us have to not being able to have that opportunity again right now, is very hard because it’s not only about us, it’s about the people that we serve,” LaMar Wilson says.
Over 100 employers awaited jobseekers at SC Works Midlands career fair
“Their talents are in high demand. You know you look around, there’s different careers to choose from, whether it’s working for local government, working for private industries. It’s wonderful to have options and we want to place their talent with a career they’re comfortable with,” says City of Columbia Councilman Will Brennan.
Employers collaborate during “Workforce Development Symposium” at Williams-Brice Stadium
“Just imagine if we could fill those 80,000 jobs. That would create billions more in economic activity, so that’s the challenge that we’re here to discuss today,” says Bob Morgan, President of the SC Chamber of Commerce.
“Telehealth carts” to be placed in 18 rural senior centers across South Carolina
“So being able to get to their senior centers which are in their communities — their local communities, who people know and respect — it will cut down on the risk of being exposed to other illnesses and the travel time it takes to get to specialists,” says Munn.
Sterlite Technologies opens its North American headquarters in Lugoff
“It is as important as electricity today. So when you ask, ‘What does this mean?’ This means… It’s a quality of life issue. It’s an educational issue. It’s a health issue. So, it’s meaningful on every level I can think of,” Gustafson says.
Interactive sensory garden set to open for people with disabilities and special needs
The $730,000 project will include a fountain, outdoor musical instruments, swing benches with wheelchair capabilities, water misters for hot days, and other interactive features.
