Columbia Police investigating assault on Harden Street, release surveillance video
The Columbia Police Department says they are investigating an assault that occurred on the 800 block of Harden Street on March 18.
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DHEC: 551 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 31 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
UofSC School of Music to honor Pontiac Elementary teacher with “Concert Truck” series performance
A local Richland teacher is being honored by the University of South Carolina’s School of Music as part of its “Celebrating Local Heroes with the Concert Truck” series. Pontiac Elementary School teacher Lisa Rayner will be one of 10 teachers across the state honored for their teaching efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan voices opposition to further action on gun control
One member of local law enforcement is weighing in on renewed calls for further action on gun control. Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan released a statement on his Facebook page.
CDC rejects request to lift no-sail order for cruise lines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is turning down a cruise industry request to lift its no-sail order. The no-sail order was issued in March 2020, and the Cruise Lines International Association voluntarily suspended all operations.
Southwest Airlines returns to pre-pandemic boarding group procedures
Southwest Airlines has ended its pandemic policy and is resuming its traditional boarding procedures. The airline began boarding passengers in groups of 30 on March 15. It had been boarding passengers in groups of 10 since it unveiled its “Southwest Promise” health and safety protocols in May.
President Biden to hold first formal news conference of his presidency Thursday
President Joe Biden will hold the first formal news conference of his presidency Thursday afternoon. It comes more than two months after he was sworn in, later into the presidency than his 15 most recent predecessors.
Prisma Health offering COVID-19 vaccine at multiple Midlands locations this week
Prisma Health is offering the COVID-19 vaccine at Gamecock Park on National Guard Road today through Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You can also get your shot at the Sumter County Civic Center on West Liberty Street from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gamecocks announce Garnet and Black spring game plans
The Gamecock football team will conclude its 2021 spring practice with the annual Garnet and Black Spring Game on Saturday, April 24. Game time has been set for 2 pm and the game will be televised on SEC Network+.
West Columbia PD hosting annual Spring Break Food Drive this Saturday
The West Columbia Police Department is hosting its annual Spring Break Food Drive this Saturday. It will be at KJ’s Market on Augusta Road from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
