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Deadly new year on South Carolina roadways

SC Highway Patrol says 9 people were killed on the roadways in the state

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The new year’s holiday turned was a deadly one on South Carolina roadways. The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) announced nine people died in accidents between six p-m new year’s eve and just before midnight on the first. Officials say that number is up from last year during the same time period where there were four…

Columbia Fire Chief gets first of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins: 'Grateful to be able to recieve this crucial vaccination as we begin 2021'

Image: Columbia Fire Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia- Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins has been given the coronavirus vaccine. The man who has spent years protecting South Carolinians, is one step closer to having another layer of protection against COVID-19. Chief  Jenkins received the first of two doses given to him by staff at Prisma Health Richland Hospital Monday….