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Last living founding member of South Congaree gets ready to celebrate 90th birthday

Dozens of members of the community gathered to honor him before his actual birthday March 24th

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — One area man is getting ready to celebrate his 90th birthday.  While he gets ready to enjoy a momentous occasion later this month,  others are joining in the excitement by giving him a birthday gift of gratitude. We caught up with him Tuesday night and dozens in the town of South Congaree as they honored a…

The V.A. offers COVID-19 vaccines to veterans enrolled for V.A. health care

The vaccines will be open for veterans of all ages, but appointments are required

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The V.A. is opening its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to veterans of all ages who are enrolled to receive V.A. Health Care. Veterans who want to get vaccinated can call (803)-776-4000 then dial extension 1-2-8-7-3 to schedule an appointment. That number is also listed on your screen. The V.A. has sites at the Dorn V.A. Medical Center here…