Budget debate continued Tuesday at the Statehouse, and abortion was a hot button issue once again.
The organization tasked with helping South Carolina’s communities in need protect themselves during the pandemic received a big financial boost. Tuesday morning, officials announced the Duke Endowment’s gift of $1.5 million to the One SC Fund’s COVID-19 response effort. It is the largest single gift the group has ever seen.
In a statement released Tuesday, officials with Fort Jackson say the Moncrief Army Health Clinic is moving to phase two of its vaccination plan for those eligible to receive a vaccine on base.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus data as of Monday.
On Tuesday, acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart announced that South Carolinians lost more than $30 million to cyber criminals in the past year, according to the 2020 Internet Crime Report. The report prompted DeHart to urge South Carolinians to be vigilant and aware of scams, so they do not become victims.
You can lace up your shoes to raise money for the American Heart Association with the virtual Midlands Heart Walk this year! It starts this Saturday at 9 a.m.
The Columbia VA is hosting two mass vaccination clinics for veterans in the Midlands this Saturday. Veterans can get their shot either at Colonial Life Arena or at the Dorn VA Medical Center.
If you’re a 2020 graduate from the University of South Carolina, there’s still time to register for an in-person recognition ceremony to celebrate your achievement. You must register by Wednesday on the university’s website.
Lexington Police officers are raising money for their department with a golf tournament, and they’re looking for sponsors. If you want to enter your team of four into the tournament, team entry is $300 and includes two meals and raffle tickets.
A local church wants to make sure everyone has access to Easter fun and a good meal. St. Peter’s Catholic Church downtown is holding its 35th annual Easter Banquet for the poor, homeless and elderly on Sunday, April 4.
