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DHEC opens vaccine information phone line

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a new vaccination information line. Those who qualify to receive the vaccine can call 1-866-365-8110 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week. “Many in South Carolina don’t have access to the internet, so offering a dedicated vaccine phone line to help them locate contact information for…

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DHEC: Coronavirus case updates in SC and Vaccine supply

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the State’s latest Coronavirus numbers. DHEC reported Friday 3,112 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 37 additional deaths in the Palmetto State. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 390,977 with 6,271 total deaths. Click here for a summary of cases by county. DHEC says…

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Congress security tightening in era of rising threats

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House’s chief law enforcement officer says he’s tightening security for traveling lawmakers. The moves come as Congress reassesses safety at a time when threats against members were surging even before Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the Capitol this month. Timothy P. Blodgett is the acting House sergeant at arms. And he says Capitol Police officers will be…

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Mass. congressman tests positive for COVID-19 despite vaccination

Associated Press,

(AP) – A Massachusetts congressman who has received both doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has tested positive for the virus. The office of U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch said Friday that the lawmaker had had a negative test result before attending President Joe Biden’s inauguration. The office says Lynch’s positive test result came after a staff member in his Boston…

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Kraft trades cheese for a sweeter way to celebrate Valentine’s day

The golden, and cheese covered shells of Kraft's maccaroni and cheese will look a little different for Valentine's day
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Kraft Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There are plenty of companies that are offering special deals, and quirky deals to catch your attention for Valentine’s day. Kraft is the latest company willing to go above and beyond with a brand new look for a few lucky love birds. It’s been dubbed ‘Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese’ and this year the…