Sen. Lindsey Graham on the tension between Russia and Ukraine
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham was at the Statehouse Tuesday to promote the balanced budget amendment. Graham also reacted to the latest tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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CDC adds five Caribbean island destinations to list for highest risk level for COVID-19
If you have travel plans to the Caribbean any time soon, the CDC says you might want to reconsider.
Some health experts express the need for a more universal coronavirus vaccine
Some health experts think we need a more universal coronavirus vaccine, something Dr. Anthony Fauci is expected to talk about at the White House Wednesday. He says there’s already been significant work done.
SC House Bill proposal would make asking someone asking about their vaccination status a crime
A recently proposed law in South Carolina would make it a criminal offense to ask about someone’s vaccination status.
WHO: Record weekly COVID cases last week but deaths stable
The World Health Organization says there were 21 million new coronavirus cases reported globally last week. That’s the highest weekly number of COVID-19 cases recorded since the pandemic began.
Midlands job fair invites prospective teachers to Lexington school district as state faces teacher shortage
CAYCE, SC (WOLO) — The teaching shortage in South Carolina is impacting all portions of the state. A South Carolina Educator Supply and Demand Report listed almost 7,000 teacher departures before the school year began and more than 1,000 vacancies even after the school year started. “It excites me because I know it’s a field that’s always open, but at…
Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts to blood donors this week
Krispy Kreme is trying to help as the U.S. faces its worst blood shortage in over a decade. This week, the chain is offering free doughnuts to people who donate blood.
Biden administration officially withdraws vaccine rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration confirmed the withdrawal Tuesday.
Local Living: Cottontown Art Crawl coming downtown in March, City of Columbia Youth Summer Baseball registration kicks off and more!
Local Living: Cottontown Art Crawl coming downtown in March, City of Columbia Youth Summer Baseball registration kicks off and more!
SC Senate votes to end state control of hospital expansions
South Carolina senators have overwhelmingly voted to get rid of a requirement for hospitals and large medical centers to get permission from the state to build new facilities, make expansions or buy expensive equipment.
