Study shows rapid testing can cut down coronavirus infections in schools
A new study finds weekly rapid coronavirus testing can cut infections by 50% in high schools and 35% in primary schools.
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Poll shows roughly one out of four people plan to avoid a COVID-19 vaccine
A new poll shows about a quarter of people in the United States plan to avoid a COVID-19 vaccine if possible.
Fort Jackson officials provide update on injured trainee
Officials with Fort Jackson provided an update on the trainee who sustained a gunshot wound while preparing for training on January 29.
Survey ranks SC as one of the least safe states when it comes to COVID-19
In spite of the improvements in vaccine distribution, South Carolina remains one of the least safe states in the country when it comes to COVID-19. South Carolina is ranked 50th out of all states and Washington D.C.
West Columbia Police arrest two in connection with business vandalisms, looking for third
The West Columbia Police Department says they arrested two individuals in connection with a spree of business vandalism incidents.
DHEC: 1,649 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 75 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
Gilbert man accused of threatening a former assistant U.S. attorney and her family
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a Gilbert man is accused of threatening a former assistant U.S. attorney, her family and associates.
AP: Retired military doctor is SC health agency’s new director
The South Carolina Senate has hired a military doctor to be the new director of the state’s beleaguered health and environmental agency.
Prisma Health launching new program that allows people to receive organ transplants closer to home
On Thursday, Prisma Health announced a new program that will allow those who need kidney transplants to have the procedure without leaving town.
Officials say teachers will be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine in SC
The state says teachers are the next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Henry McMaster and Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman want every school district to have a plan in place to vaccinate its teachers.
