School boards of Richland One and Two each holding meetings Tuesday
The school boards of both Richland One and Richland Two will host meetings tonight to discuss topics including mask wearing.
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CDC director discusses breakthrough COVID-19 infections
A top U.S. health official says while breakthrough COVID-19 infections can and will happen in people who’ve been vaccinated, the majority won’t get seriously ill or be hospitalized because the vaccines work.
Country’s first Anne Frank Center opening at UofSC
Columbia and the University of South Carolina is now home to the country’s first Anne Frank Center. It is one of four worldwide.
Lexington-Richland Five School Board discusses COVID-19 protocols, plans for school year
The possibility of virtual learning was discussed at the Lexington-Richland Five School Board meeting on Monday. The board went over the district’s COVID-19 protocol and decision making guide.
DHEC: 2,204 new cases of COVID-19, 11 new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,954 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 250 probable cases for a total of 2,204 cases. DHEC also reports 11 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Richland County releases statement as it considers next step in COVID-19 response
With the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, officials with Richland County are considering their next move in the fight against the virus.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. The three-term governor’s decision, which will take effect in two weeks, was announced as momentum built in the Legislature to remove him by impeachment.
Suspect arrested after fatal shooting on Westover Acres Lane in Kershaw
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of a fatal shooting on Monday at Westover Acres Lane.
Attempted murder suspect out on bond arrested again for weapons, drug charges
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A man out on bond for attempted murder is back behind bars after Lexington Police made a drug and weapons arrest during a traffic stop Sunday night. Stolen AR-15, ammunition, and drugs found during traffic stop in Lexington Sunday night. According to Lexington Police, Barry Emmanuel,22, was in possession of a stolen AR-15 rifle, nearly 100…
Governor and Columbia residents react to increase in COVID cases
“It’s free. It’s convenient. The lines are not like they used to be. You can get in and get out,” McMaster said at a press conference Monday. “Go ahead and make your decision.”
