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Last living founding member of South Congaree gets ready to celebrate 90th birthday

Dozens of members of the community gathered to honor him before his actual birthday March 24th

Mar 16, 2021 11:49 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — One area man is getting ready to celebrate his 90th birthday. While he gets ready to enjoy a momentous occasion later this month, others are joining in the excitement by giving him a birthday gift of gratitude. We caught up with him Tuesday night and dozens in the town of South Congaree as they honored a…

The V.A. offers COVID-19 vaccines to veterans enrolled for V.A. health care

The vaccines will be open for veterans of all ages, but appointments are required

Mar 16, 2021 11:44 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The V.A. is opening its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to veterans of all ages who are enrolled to receive V.A. Health Care. Veterans who want to get vaccinated can call (803)-776-4000 then dial extension 1-2-8-7-3 to schedule an appointment. That number is also listed on your screen. The V.A. has sites at the Dorn V.A. Medical Center here…

8 killed in 3 separate shootings at Atlanta spas, suspect in custody

Multiple dead in separate spa shootings in metro Atlanta

Mar 16, 2021 9:20 PM EDT

CNN,

Image: Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department (CNN) — At least eight people are dead and two more injured after a shooting erupted Tuesday in the greater Atlanta area. Authorities in Acworth were called to Young’s Asian Massage Parlor where a shooting had taken place. Less than an hour after that shooting, police were called to a separate shooting at the Gold…

Food prices on the rise, local wholesaler explains what’s behind the price hike

Mar 16, 2021 6:09 PM EDT

Lindsey Goodwin,

One year into a crushing pandemic, and food prices continue to rise after a 3.9% increase in 2020 from 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects another increase of 2 or 3% for food prices in 2021.

Take the family to movie night at the Icehouse Amphitheater with John Cena’s “Playing with Fire” this Friday

Mar 16, 2021 5:52 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

ou’re invited to grab some popcorn and join the Town of Lexington for their showing of John Cena’s movie “Playing with Fire.” It will be at the Icehouse Amphitheater, located on West Main Street, this Friday night starting at 8 p.m.

Are your seasonal allergies bothering you? Try these tips to help get you through the season

Mar 16, 2021 5:50 PM EDT

CNN,

More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies each year, and you could already be feeling the effects. Pollen is beginning, but what you do now can help you throughout allergy season?

Judge in Derek Chauvin trial to meet with jurors following Floyd settlement

Mar 16, 2021 5:39 PM EDT

CNN,

The judge in the Derek Chauvin trial will be reaching out to the seven jurors already selected, after Minneapolis announced a $27 million settlement last week, for George Floyd’s estate.

Consumer News: When to expect your stimulus check, Volkswagen bets big on electric and more!

Mar 16, 2021 5:19 PM EDT

CNN,

Some banks are saying it may take a few days before you’ll see a stimulus check in your account.

CDC looking into potentially changing social distancing recommendations in classrooms

Mar 16, 2021 5:16 PM EDT

CNN,

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it may revise its recommendation to socially distance six feet in classrooms. A Harvard study published last week found no difference in COVID-19 transmissions in Massachusetts schools when students distanced three feet instead of the recommended six feet. Students in that study were wearing masks.

Second open carry law being discussed at the Statehouse

Mar 16, 2021 5:10 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

A second open carry law is making its way through the Statehouse. Tuesday afternoon, members of the House Judiciary Committee began debate on the “Constitutional Carry Act.”

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Last living founding member of South Congaree gets ready to celebrate 90th birthday

Dozens of members of the community gathered to honor him before his actual birthday March 24th

The V.A. offers COVID-19 vaccines to veterans enrolled for V.A. health care

The vaccines will be open for veterans of all ages, but appointments are required

8 killed in 3 separate shootings at Atlanta spas, suspect in custody

Multiple dead in separate spa shootings in metro Atlanta

Food prices on the rise, local wholesaler explains what’s behind the price hike

Take the family to movie night at the Icehouse Amphitheater with John Cena’s “Playing with Fire” this Friday

Are your seasonal allergies bothering you? Try these tips to help get you through the season

Judge in Derek Chauvin trial to meet with jurors following Floyd settlement

Consumer News: When to expect your stimulus check, Volkswagen bets big on electric and more!

CDC looking into potentially changing social distancing recommendations in classrooms

Second open carry law being discussed at the Statehouse

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