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Graham says he’s told Trump to ‘speak up’ on COVID vaccines

By Meg Kinnard

Aug 5, 2021 3:56 PM EDT

Associated Press,

As he recovers from a breakthrough infection of the coronavirus, Sen. Lindsey Graham said Thursday that he has urged former President Donald Trump to press his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which the South Carolina Republican called “the antidote to the virus that’s wreaking havoc on our hospitals.”

State education department hires former Lexington-Richland 5 superintendent

Dr. Christina Melton resigned suddenly in June after being named Superintendent of the Year

Aug 5, 2021 3:53 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Education announced Thursday it has hired former Lexington-Richland 5 Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton. Melton resigned suddenly in June after having been named the Superintendent of the Year. The former superintendent will join the state agency as the Director of Assessment. “Dr. Melton is a dynamic leader whose passion for students’ academic…

Sumter PD looking for missing woman last seen leaving a business of South Pike West

Aug 5, 2021 3:45 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

UPDATE: The Sumter Police Department says Stacy Melissa Stevens was located and is safe.

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Columbia man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition

Aug 5, 2021 3:12 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

According to Acting United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart, a Columbia man plead guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition.

DHEC: 1,878 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight confirmed deaths in SC

Aug 5, 2021 2:11 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

DHEC reports 1,878 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 902 probable cases and eight new confirmed deaths in South Carolina.

Rep. Ralph Norman says he tested positive for COVID-19

Aug 5, 2021 1:57 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Congressman Ralph Norman says he tested positive for COVID-19.

Governor’s Office releases statement after Columbia City Council approves state of emergency

Aug 5, 2021 1:49 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Governor’s Office responds after Columbia City Council approves state of emergency.

Columbia City Council approves state of emergency ordinance regarding spread of the Delta variant

Aug 5, 2021 11:07 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

Columbia City Council approves Mayor Steve Benjamin’s declaration of a state of emergency.

SCDEW: Lowest number of initial unemployment insurance claims reported since the pandemic started

Aug 5, 2021 10:01 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

The SC Department of Employment and Workforce reported the lowest number of initial unemployment insurance claims since March 2020.

Columbia Mayor issues ‘State of Emergency’ for schools in city limits

Mayor Benjamin announced Wednesday that the State of Emergency mask mandate will cover 40 schools

Aug 5, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— The Mayor of Columbia has declared a state of emergency — and he’s primarily focused on masks in schools. This as case numbers of COVID and the more contagious delta variant continues to rise and vaccinations remain low. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says it’s time to make masking up mandatory….again. The mayor says this is one fight…

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Graham says he’s told Trump to ‘speak up’ on COVID vaccines

By Meg Kinnard

State education department hires former Lexington-Richland 5 superintendent

Dr. Christina Melton resigned suddenly in June after being named Superintendent of the Year

Sumter PD looking for missing woman last seen leaving a business of South Pike West

Columbia man pleads guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition

DHEC: 1,878 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight confirmed deaths in SC

Rep. Ralph Norman says he tested positive for COVID-19

Governor’s Office releases statement after Columbia City Council approves state of emergency

Columbia City Council approves state of emergency ordinance regarding spread of the Delta variant

SCDEW: Lowest number of initial unemployment insurance claims reported since the pandemic started

Columbia Mayor issues ‘State of Emergency’ for schools in city limits

Mayor Benjamin announced Wednesday that the State of Emergency mask mandate will cover 40 schools

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