Connor Shaw steps down from position with Gamecock football team
South Carolina’s all-time wins leader is stepping down from his position with Gamecock football.
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COMET to offer COVID testing, vaccine, and boosters
If you're interested you can take advantage of services this entire week
FILE (ABC Columbia News) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’re looking to get a free COVID test — Health Force will have testing and vaccinations available every day this week. The organization will hold their week long event at the Comet Central located at 1727 Sumter Street from 9am to 5pm. They’ll also offer rapid and PCR COVID testing. Health…
Whoopi Goldberg suspended from The View for holocaust remarks
Photo: AP NEW YORK (AP) _Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended for two weeks as co-host of “The View” because of what the head of ABC News called her “wrong and hurtful comments” about Jews and the Holocaust. ABC News President Kim Godwin announced the decision Tuesday night, saying despite an apology by Goldberg she wanted the host to take the…
Mental health and suicide prevention in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Conversations about suicide prevention and mental health are being had since the passing of former Miss USA and EXTRA correspondent who had ties to Columbia. The former USC student athlete died by apparent suicide over the weekend. USC tweeting, “Please keep the Kryst family in your thoughts and prayers. Please remember, you’re not alone. help is…
Central Carolina Community Foundation awards more than $8.3 million in grants and scholarships
COLUMBA, S.C. (WOLO) – Scholarships are available for college students in the Midlands and across the state. The Central Carolina Community Foundation says more than 8.3 million dollars was awarded in grants and scholarships for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The foundation is encouraging students to apply now for the 2022- 2023 school year. The organization says this year this year…
SC House Democrats call on Senate to pass hate crimes bill
House bill 3620 would create penalty enhancements for specific crimes committed against a victim based on their race, sex, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
How Child Tax Credit payments affect your taxes this year
Get your W-2 ready, tax season is underway. Households with children should look out for a letter from the IRS about last year’s Child Tax Credit payments.
Celebrating Black History Month: ‘Wellness for the Culture’ festival in Cayce this weekend
The family friendly festival will have African dancing, food trucks and vendors, as well as shopping, face painting and a bunch of activities for the kids.
Local Living: The State Museum has your spring break plans covered, “Snowville” at EdVenture and more!
Local Living: The State Museum has your spring break plans covered, “Snowville” at EdVenture and more!
New omicron subvariant identified in at least 49 countries
A new spinoff of the omicron coronavirus variant is catching some attention, as it is becoming the dominant cause of COVID-19 in some parts of the world.
