Resolution that would put teachers in phase 1a of vaccination plan, heading to the House
The resolution making teachers eligible for the coronavirus vaccine is heading to the House. Last week, the South Carolina Senate voted unanimously for it.
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Richland One elementary students to begin four days of in-person learning per week
Richland School District One says starting Tuesday, elementary school students will have four days of in-person learning. Parents of hybrid students that want their children to continue with e-learning will have that option.
Mission Lexington closed for the week due to COVID-19 exposure
Leaders with Mission Lexington say the care center will be closed for the rest of the week due to COVID-19 exposure.
AP: SC Senate committee to review small annual teacher raises
A Senate Committee will consider this week whether to restore a small annual raise for most teachers delayed because of budget uncertainties due to COVID-19.
Fairfield Co. Coroner identifies victim from fatal vehicle accident on SC 200
Fairfield County Coroner Chris Hill released the name of the victim who died in a motor vehicle accident on SC 200 on February 5.
‘Obamacare’ sign-ups reopen as Democrats push for more aid
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
HealthCare.gov’s market for subsidized health plans reopens Monday for a special three-month sign-up to get coverage like Obamacare.
CPD: Police cruiser hit by train after chase on West Beltline Boulevard
The Columbia Police Department says a police cruiser was hit by a train following a chase on Sunday at West Beltline Boulevard.
Prisma Health: Gamecock Park vaccinations moving locations due to severe rain Monday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Due to severe rain conditions, Prisma Health says all COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for Gamecock Park on Monday, February 15 will be moved to the vaccination site at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, located at 1501 Sumter St. in Columbia. Appointments will be honored at their same time but at the Baptist Hospital location. Vaccinations at Baptist Hospital are…
3 shot at North Charleston Mall, police searching for gunman
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP): Authorities in South Carolina are searching for a gunman accused of shooting and wounding three people inside a shopping mall. The North Charleston Police Department says it was called to the Northwoods Mall just before 1:30 p.m. Sunday on reports of a shooting in a common area. Lt. Matt Hughes says officers evacuated the shoppers and determined…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce they’re expecting their second child
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child. A spokesperson for the couple said in a statement that Archie is going to be a big brother and the duke and duchess are overjoyed. Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle married at Windsor Castle in May 2018. Their son Archie was born a…
