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Bill on Vaccine mandate ban at State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill to prevent private companies in South Carolina from firing employees who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine appears to be heading for a topsy-turvy showdown in the State House.    Republicans who typically allow businesses to in the state have free rein are backing the hastily drafted proposal which will go from a subcommittee…

Local Living: Food drive for the holidays and movie under the stars

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here’s your look at Local Living. Doko Meadows in Blythewood is showing the movie ‘Elf’ at 6:30 Friday night. You are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items with you to the park located on Langford Road to donate to the Christian Assistance Bridge. You can see a 4-D show inspired by a Christmas classic. The State Museum…

DHEC: 1,163 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 new deaths

DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Thursday, DHEC reported 1,163 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 new deaths. State health officials reported the percent positive at 6.8%. DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, for a list of locations and dates click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine   Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC

Update: Charges for Lexington County escapee captured by SWAT

LEXINGTON,  SC (WOLO)–Today the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department released information on charges for an escaped suspect that was captured late Wednesday. According to the Sheriff, The following charges are pending against Daniel Hill: pointing and presenting a firearm -possession of a handgun by certain persons unlawful -distribution of meth -assaulting a police officer -unlawful taking of a weapon from a…

Health: Number of adults with high blood pressure up since pandemic began

If you notice your blood pressure is higher than usual, you're not alone.

  Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The Coronavirus pandemic has created a lot of stress in different aspects of life. Health experts say one of the concerns that appears to be increasing is a rise in the number of adults in the United States with high blood pressure. Mandy Gaither reports. Categories: Health, National News, News

Richland school district two to release ‘memorandum of understanding’

The goal of the 'Be Smart' program is to encourage responsible gun ownership

Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) —- ast week’s school shooting in Michigan and constant reports of guns in schools in the Midlands. Richland school district two and several neighboring school districts will sign a ‘Memorandum of Understanding Thursday with the ‘Be Smart’ program, encouraging responsible gun ownership. ‘Be Smart’ which is an acronym that stands for — secure all guns in your…

Escaped inmate in custody after hours long search

Authorities say the inmate escaped from an ambulance still handcuffed

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – An inmate who escaped from an ambulance Wednesday has been taken into custody. Courtesy LCSD The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says Daniel Hill III escaped from the back of an ambulance Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Leaphart Road and Sunset Boulevard. Deputies say Hill stole a Ford F-350 and was seen at a Bojangle’s before…