W.A. Perry Middle Schools hosts drive-through luncheon for veteran employees
Over at W.A. Perry Middle School, the school honored its employees who are military veterans with a drive-through luncheon.
Author: Mike Olson
City of Columbia honors SC veterans with special ceremony
The City of Columbia honored South Carolina’s veterans by holding a special ceremony. Although the annual Veterans Day parade was canceled this year, leaders said it was important to find a way to thank all who served.
White Knoll High School head football coach/AD announces resignation
In a statement Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that White Knoll High School Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Dean Howell has decided to resign from his roles with the school in order to spend more time with his family.
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation launches campaign to fund new specialized ambulance for children
The Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announced the start of a campaign to fund a new ambulance specializing in transporting critically ill children.
National Park entrance fees permanently waived for veterans and Gold Star families
In honor of Veterans Day, National Parks are saluting our nation’s veterans and Gold Star families with free access to many of our landmarks.
Ring recalling thousands of smart video doorbells after reports of devices igniting, causing property damage
Ring is recalling 350,000 of its smart video doorbells, after multiple reports of the devices igniting and causing property damage. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Ring has so far received 23 reports of fire involving its second-generation smart doorbells.
FDA approves app to help treat those suffering from PTSD
The Food and Drug Administration believes a mobile app can help people with nightmares. The federal agency has approved the NightWare system as a form of treatment for PTSD patients.
OCSO: Santee man charged in shooting death of Columbia teen
According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, a Santee man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Columbia teen.
DHEC: 987 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 13 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the latest coronavirus numbers in the state as of Tuesday.
Staff evacuated after gas leak at Irmo Middle School
According to Lexington-Richland School District Five, a gas leak was reported Wednesday morning at Irmo Middle School. Officials say no students were in the building as Wednesday’s are a distance learning day for the district, but staff members at Irmo Middle and CrossRoads Intermediate were evacuated.
