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DHEC accepting grant applications for vaccination awareness efforts

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC is accepting grant applications from organizations wanting to coordinate grassroots COVID-19 vaccination awareness efforts. The agency says it will distribute a total of $5 million in grants from money it received from the US Department of Health and Human Services. DHEC is looking for groups and individuals seeking to distribute vaccination information materials, host informational seminars,…

City of Columbia to host Job Fair

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is hosting a job fair. It will take place at the Drew Wellness Center on July 22 from 10am to 2pm.  Organizers say a Career Coach will be on-site, and multiple workshops will be available to participants. When: Thursday July 22, 10 am to 2 pm Where: Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Solomon Way,…

Prisma Health to host vaccine clinic for students, parents in Richland District Two

Prisma Health is offering a COVID-19 vaccine clinic to all Richland Two students and their parents Saturday, July 24

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is offering a COVID-19 vaccine clinic to all Richland Two students and their parents Saturday, July 24. The first dose will be given July 24 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The second dose will be given at the same location and the same time, on August 14. Prisma nurses will administer the Pfizer vaccine in a…

Art at the Airport Exhibit featured at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Columbia Metropolitan Airport unveils newest art, as part of an airport exhibit to feature local artists

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There is new art in the airport. This week the Columbia Metropolitan Airport unveiled its newest art, as part of an airport exhibit series featuring several local artists throughout the year. Artist Sonya Diimmler is the third of four ‘Art in the Airport’ featured artists. Her exhibit is now up to welcome travellers. The paintings will be on…

Prisma Health operating mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Midlands

Prisma Health is offering numerous ways to gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Prisma Health is offering numerous ways to gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to a release, the Prisma Mobile Health units will host weekly vaccination sites in addition to special venues with community partners in the Midlands. Here is a look at the latest sites:   Tuesday, July 13, 3–7 p.m.: Good Samaritan Clinic, 7915 Old Percival Rd.,…