New law to protect patients against surprise medical bills in 2022
The new year will ring in new laws. One of these is called the ‘No Surprises Act,’ providing new federal protections for patients against surprise medical bills.
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Mark Anthony Brewing looking to hire more than 150 workers at Columbia hiring event
Grab those resumes, one company is looking to hire more than 150 people in Columbia.
Kershaw County Coroner: 70-year-old man killed in house fire on Highway Church Road
Kershaw County Coroner David West says a 70-year-old man was killed in a house fire Wednesday evening.
DHEC updates COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance
DHEC updated its isolation and quarantine guidance, after new recommendations from the CDC earlier this week.
DHEC: 5,911 new cases of COVID-19, 10 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,911 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional virus related deaths in the state.
CPD: Teen arrested after crashing stolen car into building on Colonial Drive
A Midlands teen was arrested after police say he stole a car and crashed it.
USGS reports sixth earthquake near Elgin this week
According to officials, another earthquake has been reported near Elgin.
US unemployment claims drop to 198,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 200,000, more evidence that the job market remains strong in the aftermath of last year’s coronavirus recession.
City of Columbia, DHEC hosting Vaccine clinics
Free clinics across the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics over the next two weeks. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson…
Clemson tops Iowa State in Cheez-It Bowl for Swinney’s 150th
D.J. Uiagalelei completed 21 of 32 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown, Mario Goodrich scored on an 18-yard interception return and No. 19 Clemson beat Iowa State 20-13 on Wednesday night in the Cheez-It Bowl for coach Dabo Swinney’s 150th victory.
