Virgin Galactic has recently completed a third successful test flight to space. The rocket powered spacecraft VSS Unity, with two pilots aboard, made it more than 55 miles into the upper atmosphere Saturday morning, above New Mexico.
The South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy will have a graduation ceremony for its 46th class Thursday morning. 48 cadets will graduate from the program which leads, trains and mentors at-risk youth ages 16-18 to help them become productive and successful citizens.
Pfizer has administered its first COVID-19 booster shots. The pharmaceutical company is studying a third dose of the vaccine and a pneumococcal vaccine candidate. The first participants received their shots Monday.
DHEC is changing the vaccine it will offer at the Columbia Place Mall. Starting this Thursday, only the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available instead of Pfizer’s shot.
The White House says the United States on Tuesday will reach 50% of American adults fully vaccinated for COVID-19. President Joe Biden previously set a goal of having 70% of all adults receiving at least one dose of the vaccine by July 4th.
Moderna said its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12; this could make it the 2nd option for that age group in the U.S.
Reporter Marvin Beach CHARLOTTE, N.C. – (WCCB) Those living near the search area where Tyler Terry was captured can now sleep peacefully. Neighbors were told to stay inside their homes and keep their doors locked as the manhunt took place over the past week. “They coulda heard me in Chester screaming! I was just tickled to death that they found…
(CNN) — After more than a year coping with the loss of loved ones, and shuttering businesses the United States is now reaching a milestone in the pandemic. Half of states have fully vaccinated at least 50 percent of their adults. As Isabel Rosales reports, this progress translates to easing mask mandates, packed sporting events, and restaurants as they get…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The weather is heating up and for many of us that means heading out on the water. But what was supposed to be a fun day out on the river this weekend, turned into a scary situation for four young girls and their mothers. “I felt like I was gonna die because I’ve never been put in a…
Twitter/SCDNR-courtesy Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Memorial Day is right around the corner. It’s a time for enjoying the unofficial start of summer and for many of you that means hitting the water. Before you do, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering courtesy boat inspections at various boat landings to make sure you can be safe and enjoy your…
