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A Publix employee does a good deed and gets more than expected in return

Some say, 'no good deed goes unpunished', but his karma paid off

(CNN) — One random act of kindness, leads to another. And as the saying goes, “what goes around, comes back around.” A Publix cashier paid for a womans’ groceries. A woman he had never met, but knew needs some help,  and she wanted to pay him back…plus a little extra. Craig Stevens has the story that may just restore your…

AP: Over 9,000 virus patients sent into NY nursing homes

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes early in the pandemic under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism it accelerated outbreaks, according to new records obtained by The Associated Press. The new number of 9,056 recovering patients sent to hundreds of nursing homes is…

Veterans Affairs, U of SC to hold vaccination event

The event will be held Monday at Colonial Life Arena from 7:30am through 4pm

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Monday February 15th, the Veterans Affairs along with the University of South Carolina plan to hold vaccination event for veterans. This is a one day event that will take place at Colonial Life Arena from 7:30 AM through 4 PM for veterans ages 65 and older. In order to take part in the event you must…

Red Cross in need of donations to hold blood drive

During the ongoing pandemic the Red Cross is calling on you to help them with low blood supply, COVID plasma

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The American Red Cross is hoping you can take a little time out to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life. The organization says the need for blood donations is up, and for that reason they have create blood donation centers across the Midlands for the remainder of the month. The Red Cross…