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South Carolina to get $47 million from CDC to help expand vaccine efforts

The $47 million dollars is intended to help expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts in minority communities

Apr 7, 2021 1:25 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Columbia, SC (Associated Press) —South Carolina is getting a major boost from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for COVID-19 vaccine programs. The $47 million dollar award is intended to assist local efforts that would expand vaccinations in the state. 75% of the total funding must go toward program sand initiatives specifically aimed at getting more vaccines into…

USC’s biggest donor blasts UofSC in letter sent to board, administration

According to the Post and Courier, USC's biggest donor, Darla Moore took issue with the University's failure to acknowledge the passing of her mother

Apr 7, 2021 12:45 AM EDT

ABC Team,

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) — According to the Post and Courier, the University of South Carolina, Darla Moore says she is “embarrassed and Humiliated to be associated” with the University after they failed to acknowledge the passing of her mother April 1, 2021. The Post and Courier Newspaper shared a portion of the letter they say was penned by Darla…

Woman alleges she was terrorized by assault from Texans QB

Apr 6, 2021 11:20 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The first woman to accuse Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment in a lawsuit spoke publicly on Tuesday, alleging she was terrorized by her encounter with the NFL player and that he needs to be held accountable for his actions.

ACLU sues McMaster for ordering state workers’ office return

Apr 6, 2021 6:26 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster over an executive order requiring state agencies to fast-track employees’ return to the office during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Drive-thru fair food event back at SC State Fair this week

Apr 6, 2021 6:11 PM EDT

Lindsey Goodwin,

After a successful COVID-19 friendly drive-thru event in October 2020, this year, vendor’s have expanded their menus.

Adults can get their COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment Wednesday at Calhoun County High School

Apr 6, 2021 6:09 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Orangeburg Regional Medical Center is holding a vaccination event Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Anyone 18 and older who wants the vaccine, can get one. The vaccines will be distributed on a first come first serve basis at Calhoun County High School.

Poll: 52% of parents say they will get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19 when it becomes available

Apr 6, 2021 5:41 PM EDT

CNN,

According to a new poll, 52% of parents will get their kids a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available for their age group. The Axios-Ipsos poll also found that Republicans are most resistant to having their child vaccinated.

Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 spreads more between kids in team sports than in the classroom

Apr 6, 2021 5:39 PM EDT

CNN,

Dr. Anthony Fauci says COVID-19 is spreading more among children in team sports environments than in classrooms.

CIU students help clean up Columbia through “Serving Cola City” project

Apr 6, 2021 5:29 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Students at Columbia International University spent their Monday afternoon cleaning up Columbia as a part of their “Serving Cola City” project. The students teamed up to take on various roles around the city, from litter pick-up, to painting, yard work and even building a wheelchair ramp.

Columbia City Council says no to alcohol sales at some upcoming events

Apr 6, 2021 5:28 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The City of Columbia will not be permitting beer and wine sales at some upcoming events.

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South Carolina to get $47 million from CDC to help expand vaccine efforts

The $47 million dollars is intended to help expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts in minority communities

USC’s biggest donor blasts UofSC in letter sent to board, administration

According to the Post and Courier, USC's biggest donor, Darla Moore took issue with the University's failure to acknowledge the passing of her mother

Woman alleges she was terrorized by assault from Texans QB

ACLU sues McMaster for ordering state workers’ office return

Drive-thru fair food event back at SC State Fair this week

Adults can get their COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment Wednesday at Calhoun County High School

Poll: 52% of parents say they will get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19 when it becomes available

Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 spreads more between kids in team sports than in the classroom

CIU students help clean up Columbia through “Serving Cola City” project

Columbia City Council says no to alcohol sales at some upcoming events

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