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Boulder mourns as they seek answers in deadly grocery store shooting

The 21 year old suspected gunman is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday morning

(CNN) — Investigators are find trying to find answers as to why an alleged mass killer targeted a Boulder, Colorado grocery store killing 10 people, including the first police officer to respond on the scene. Local authorities and the F.B.I are combing through the suspected gunman’s online activity and interviewing people who know him as he prepares to make his…

CDC says they see COVID cases increase in parts of country

The health agency says this has led them to try to increase vaccination as quickly as possible

(CNN) — Across the nation, there are trends showing declines in COVID-19 rates at the beginning of the year have stalled. Now the head of the CDC says cases are increasing in some parts of the country. This, as states attempt to ramp up vaccinations efforts and get as many people shots as quickly as possible. Mary Moloney has the…

DHEC says some people are not returning for their second vaccine dose

The agency says if you recieved Moderna or Pfizer, then you are not fully protected until you have gotten two doses

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Don’t wait and just as important, don’t forget to get your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That is the message coming from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The health agency says they’ve seen a number of people who are not returning for their second shot which can leave you unprotected. Keep in…

Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border. She also is tasked with working with Central American nations to address root causes of the problem. Biden, in delegating the matter to Harris, is seeking to replicate a dynamic that played…

Senate committee settles on official version of SC flag

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) –  A senate subcommittee has passed a bill that would designate an official state flag. South Carolina doesn’t have a standard design and there are many versions of the iconic palmetto tree and crescent flag. The Family and Veterans Services Committee acknowledged the argument is far from over. More designs are likely to come up as…

City of Columbia Ballet brings classic Cinderella to Koger Center of the Arts

The fairy tale is getting ready to hit the stage for several live perfromances this weekend

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —It’s the classic tale of boy meets girl, girl runs from boy and is found again thanks to her glass slipper and a fairy godmother. This the story is being played out on stage in the Columbia City Ballet’s annual production held at the Koger Center of the Performing Arts. You can catch the show at the…