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Savannah River Site contractor sued over vaccine mandate

By Michelle Liu

The operator of a sprawling federal nuclear reservation in South Carolina says the vast majority of its 5,500 workers are now vaccinated against COVID-19 after the company mandated the shots. But nearly 80 Savannah River Site employees who have refused to get inoculated are now suing Savannah River Nuclear Solutions over the requirement, arguing the stipulation flouts South Carolina law because it amounts to illegally practicing medicine.

Lawyer: Murdaugh knows he’ll go to prison for stealing money

By Jeffrey Collins

“He has indicated clearly that he is going to try to right every wrong – financial wrong – and others that he may have committed. Look, he’s reconciled to the fact he’s going to prison. He understands that. He’s a lawyer,” Murdaugh attorney Dick Harpootlian said Friday on “ Good Morning America.”

SC DHEC: 1,333 new case of COVID-19 and 119 new deaths

Friday DHEC reported 1,333 new cases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Friday, SC DHEC reported 1,333 new cases of COVID-19 and 119 new deaths. The percent positive reported was 6.4%. State Health officials continue to urge anyone who is eligible to get the Coronavirus vaccine. There are free vaccine clinics across the state, for a link click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC

Midlands Elementary Teacher accused of having Marijuana edibles in class prize box

Sheriff: 27 year old Victoria Farish Weiss, is charged with possession of a Schedule I drug

Courtesy LCSD COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A Lexington County elementary school teacher is behind bars accused of having marijuana edibles in her classroom. According to the Lexington County Sheriff, 27 year old Victoria Farish Weiss, is charged with possession of a Schedule I drug.   “We became involved in this case Sept. 23 after receiving word a Rocky Creek Elementary School…