CNN–Nearly 28 million children in the U.S. are now eligible to roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 shot. Doctor Rochelle Walensky, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, moved to allow children between 5 and 11 year old to get vaccinated. The shots will be one third of an adult dose but still a two shot…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Wednesday, DHEC reported 481 new Coronavirus cases and 37 new deaths in South Carolina. According to health officials, 55% of eligible South Carolinians are fully vaccinated. If you are looking for a free vaccine, DHEC has locations across the state, click here https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC
Highway Patrol is looking for two drivers after a pedestrian died in a hit and run on Wednesday on Broad River Road.
Two current Columbia City Council members appear headed to a runoff to decide who is the next mayor of South Carolina’s capital city.
The Lexington County Veterans Parade is this Sunday, and several roads in downtown Lexington will be closed for the event.
On November 9, the state will host a virtual career fair for veterans. More than 35 state agencies and institutions of higher learning will be represented in the event.
Polls closed just a few hours ago, as Columbia residents cast their vote for the city’s next mayor. ABC Columbia’s Alex Tejada was live at Daniel Rickenmann’s watch party on Main Street.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it is investigating a fatal shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Columbia this evening.
The announcement by CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky came only hours after an advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be opened to the 28 million youngsters in that age group.
The ABC Columbia News team is following local elections from around the Midlands.
