CVS is getting in on the vaccine sweepstakes game
CVS is now offering vaccine incentives. The pharmacy has launched a sweepstakes to get more shots in people’s arms.
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County reports low water pressure at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, says issue will be resolved today
A spokesperson for Richland County says there has been low water pressure at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center since Monday due to ongoing plumbing work. They anticipate the work being completed today.
Busy stretch of Interstate 26 getting new layer of pavement
One of the busiest interstates in South Carolina is getting a fresh layer of pavement starting next month. The Department of Transportation says crews plan to resurface 11 miles of Interstate 26 in North Charleston overnight on weekdays starting in June and running through October.
Study shows roughly 90% of those who recover from COVID-19 have antibodies for around 10 months
A new study shows about 90% of people who recover from COVID-19 have antibodies for about 10 months.
SCSO: Deputies investigating after husband and wife are both injured during domestic dispute
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting they say stemmed from a domestic dispute on Cotton Acres Road this afternoon. Deputies say both the husband and wife suffered gunshot wounds and were taken for medical treatment.
Celebrity Cruises cleared to set sail this June
Cruises are coming back to the U.S. next month. Celebrity Cruises has been cleared to set sail from Fort Lauderdale in June.
Air Force mom stationed out of state since February makes surprise visit to her kids at school
There was a special surprise Thursday afternoon at a Midlands elementary school. Staff Sergeant Kyrie McGlynn has been stationed out of state since February. Thursday, she surprised her children at Pine Tree Elementary School in Camden.
Columbia city leaders unveil new mural at Valencia Park
A new piece of artwork commemorates the desegregation of Columbia’s schools. Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders were on site to dedicate a mural titled “The Pursuit of Education, Rosewood Elementary, and School Desegregation” at Valencia Park Thursday afternoon
Vaccine interest spiked after CDC announced lighter guidelines for vaccinated Americans
After the CDC announced that vaccinated people could take off their masks two weeks ago, data from vaccines.gov shows that interest in getting vaccinated shot up. Just after the announcement, the number of visits to the site hit its second highest since the website’s launch.
Columbia authorities investigating three fires in the Booker-Washington Heights neighborhood
The Columbia Police Department says they are working with the Columbia Fire Department to investigate the causes of three fires that occurred in the Booker-Washington Heights neighborhood.
