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DHEC, City of Columbia hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics this month, on Wednesdays. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2021, MLK Park, 2300 Greene St…

AAA: Thanksgiving travel expected to be up this year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Nearly 753,000 people in South Carolina are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, According to AAA. That is a 13% increase from 2020 and only two percent below pre-pandemic levels. According to AAA, 53,300 people are expected to fly while 678,000 people will drive to their destinations for Thanksgiving. Categories: Local News Tags: Thanksgiving travel

Court of Appeals temporarily blocks OSHA vaccine mandate

This mandate is intended to force private employers with 100 or more employees to enforce a vaccine mandate

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Friday the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked OSHA from forcing private employers with 100 or more employees to put a vaccine mandate in place, for now. It’s now up to the court to make the decision if they will make the private companies who have more than a 100 workers adhere to a vaccine mandate…

Carolina, Clemson get ready to battle for blood

The annual blood drive will take place Monday November 19, 2021

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Carolina-Clemson game is still a few weeks away but fans can already start the competition. The blood connection announced today that the annual Carolina-Clemson blood bowl kicks off this coming Monday and runs through the 19th. For 35 years fans of the Gamecocks and tigers have competed to see who can donate the most blood….

Local Living: Christmas Classic craft show returns to Columbia

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In this look at ‘Local Living. It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The annual Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic opened its doors for a weekend of shopping. The craft show features southern artisans with work ranging from pottery and woodwork to ornaments and handmade jewelry. For times and tickets prices click…

Consumer News: Birth Costs, and New DUI enforcement Tech

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CNN–In Consumer News, the government’s new infrastructure plan is trying to tackle several pressing issues, including drunk or impaired driving. The legislation gives the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration three years to develop rules for automakers. It would require new cars to have technology installed that could prevent drunk or impaired driving but it’s unclear what that technology would be. The…