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FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

By Matthew Perrone and Lauran Neergaard

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.

UPDATE: Lexington police find missing student on River Bluff HS campus

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– UPDATE: The Lexington Police Department says Brendon Edwards was found on the campus of River Bluff High School. Officials say he was hiding in the woods before walking out to first responders. ORIGINAL POST (10/29/2021 3:02 p.m.) Lexington Police say they are searching for a missing River Bluff High School Student. Investigators say Brendon Edwards left campus…

Columbia Police investigating suspicious death

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death, of a female, at the 3000 block of Falling Springs Road. According to investigators, a neighbor made the discovery & called 911. If you have any information you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. This is a developing story. Tweets by ColumbiaPDSC Categories: Local News Tags:…

Pawmetto Lifeline hosting Adoption Special event

Adoption Special Saturday, October 30

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Hundreds of furry friends in the Midlands are looking for their forever homes, and you can help. Pawmetto Lifeline and Subaru are holding an adoption event Saturday  at their facility on Bower Parkway. All dogs above 35 pounds, 6 months and older are $100 to adopt. Nearly 200 animals fill the shelter’s kennels, while another 200 sit in…

DHEC: 984 new cases and 46 new Coronavirus deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Today, DHEC reported 984 new cases of COVID-19 and 46 new deaths. State Health officials also reported a percent positive of 5.0%. DHEC is hosting free Coronavirus vaccine sites across the state. If you are looking for a location, click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine Categories: Local News Tags: DHEC

Prisma Health hosting free flu shots events Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Flu season is here and Prisma Health wants you to get that flu shot. Prisma Health is holding free drive-thru flu vaccination events this weekend. You can get your shot tomorrow at the following locations. Per Prisma Health: Free Flu Shots  9 a.m.–1p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30  W.A. Perry Middle School (Challenger Parking Lot) 2600 Barhamville Rd., Columbia,…

AP: SC judge to hear arguments on Murdaugh assets

(AP) – A South Carolina judge will hear arguments from lawyers in three lawsuits who want the court to have independent representatives take control of the money and other assets of Alex Murdaugh. The court documents say they fear Murdaugh is trying to hide millions of dollars by shifting money between unknown accounts and potentially selling off property after he…