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DHEC says vaccine supplies too low to include certain groups

This effects those 65 and older who thought vaccines would be available

Jan 16, 2021 5:00 AM EST

ABC Team,

Myrtle Beach,SC (WPDE) — Leaders with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) say supplies are too low to include people ages 65 or older in vaccination efforts for now. Questions were raised after the federal government changed its guidelines to include that group. But as Nick Papantonis reports, it all boils down to supply and demand. Categories:…

SC Statehouse closed through inauguration as threats of violence spread nationwide

Jan 15, 2021 10:25 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Statehouse is closing for five days after the FBI warned capitols in every U.S. state could be targets for violence. Police on Friday didn’t share any specific threats to the Statehouse, if there are any. But the Public Safety Department said the building is being closed Saturday through Wednesday’s presidential inauguration “out of…

Governor asks SC hospitals to cut down on elective procedures

Jan 15, 2021 10:10 PM EST

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster asked hospitals to cut down on elective procedures Friday because of staffing shortages stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The governor said virus testing operations and increased public demand for vaccinations, plus a growing number of COVID-19 patients were all contributing factors to the shortage. Vaccine sites have been swamped since Wednesday,…

Columbia Police investigating shooting incident at Finlay Park

Jan 15, 2021 5:55 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Columbia Police Department says they are investigating a shooting incident that took place Friday afternoon at Finlay Park.

Big Red Barn in Blythewood opens Warrior PATHH program to assist combat veterans

Jan 15, 2021 5:38 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Big Red Barn in Blythewood opened up their first Warrior PATHH program, which stands for Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes.

City officials provide update on their preparations leading to Inauguration Day

Jan 15, 2021 5:32 PM EST

Mike Olson,

For the next several days there will be a stepped up law enforcement presence both inside and outside the State House, out of caution ahead of the inauguration.

Health officials call on everyone to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Jan 15, 2021 5:24 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is calling on everyone in the state to help prevent the record increase and spread of coronavirus.

LCSD searching for two men accused of stealing catalytic converters

Jan 15, 2021 2:57 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they are looking for two men suspected of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles.

Rcsd Dollar General Armed Robbery Suspect

RCSD asking for help identifying a suspect who robbed a Dollar General

Jan 15, 2021 1:44 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of an armed robbery at a Dollar General

Lexington woman sentenced to nine year in prison for meth, firearm charges

Jan 15, 2021 1:03 PM EST

Mike Olson,

According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a woman was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

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DHEC says vaccine supplies too low to include certain groups

This effects those 65 and older who thought vaccines would be available

SC Statehouse closed through inauguration as threats of violence spread nationwide

Governor asks SC hospitals to cut down on elective procedures

Columbia Police investigating shooting incident at Finlay Park

Big Red Barn in Blythewood opens Warrior PATHH program to assist combat veterans

City officials provide update on their preparations leading to Inauguration Day

Health officials call on everyone to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19

LCSD searching for two men accused of stealing catalytic converters

RCSD asking for help identifying a suspect who robbed a Dollar General

Lexington woman sentenced to nine year in prison for meth, firearm charges

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