UofSC professor discusses coronavirus vaccination efforts
Health officials at the University of South Carolina say apprehension and misunderstanding are jeopardizing the United States achieving herd immunity against COVID-19.
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DHEC creates new vaccination information line, will increase call center staff
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a new vaccination information line on Friday. Those who qualify to receive the vaccine can call 1-866-365-8110 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week.
Former Gamecock sets up GoFundMe after his family home burns down
A former Gamecock says he lost his family home to a fire. Jammie Robinson, who transferred to Florida State for his final season but spent three seasons as a defensive back for the Gamecocks, says the Leesburg, Georgia home was a total loss.
Columbia Fire crews respond to fire at Willow Run Apartments
Just after 3 p.m. on Friday, crews with the Columbia Fire Department say they responded to a two alarm fire at Willow Run Apartments off Alcott Drive.
LPD asking for help identifying man accussed of stealing a catalytic converter
The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual who, they say, likely cut a catalytic converter out of a white Izuzu box truck.
DHEC: 3,112 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 37 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
Fort Jackson trainee in critical condition after suffering gunshot wound Friday, identified
Officials with Fort Jackson say a trainee was evacuated by Emergency Medical Services after suffering a gunshot wound while preparing for training on Friday.
Toyota overtakes VW as world’s best-selling automaker in 2020
Toyota has overtaken Volkswagen as the world’s best-selling automaker.
COVID-19 vaccination locations currently accepting walk-in appointments
According to Prisma Health, the following locations are accepting a limited number of walk-ins to receive their first dose of the vaccine:
Richland One entering hybrid learning model on Monday
Richland School District One is entering a hybrid learning model on February 1.
