FDA warns of false negative coronavirus test results
A COVID-19 test might give people a false sense of their status, as the Food and Drug Administration says some test results can return false negatives.
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Johnson & Johnson conducting trials for single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says its coronavirus vaccine trial is still on track. The company says it should have enough data soon to determine if its “Janssen COVID Vaccine” provides protection against the virus.
Prisma Health administering monoclonal antibody treatment to high-risk COVID-19 patients
Prisma Health is administering the monoclonal antibody treatment to high-risk COVID-19 patients in the Midlands and the Upstate.
UPDATE: Sumter man found safe after being reported missing
The Sumter Police Department says they are searching for a missing man last seen at his friend’s home on David Court on December 31.
Governor McMaster calls for faster coronavirus vaccine distribution
Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference at the State House Tuesday to discuss an allocation of funds for South Carolinians, before calling on health officials to move quicker on vaccine distribution.
KCSO arrests two individuals in connection with convenience store burglary
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office says two men have been charged for a convenience store burglary that took place on White Pond Road Monday morning.
Sumter PD: Additional murder charge filed against suspect from November shooting
According to the Sumter Police Department, an additional murder charge has been filed against the suspect from a November 10 shooting that left three dead.
Harvest Hope CEO Wendy Broderick passes away
On Tuesday, Harvest Hope Food Bank announced that their Chief Executive Officer, Wendy Broderick passed away.
DHEC: 2,285 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Lexington Two extends virtual learning period through January 15
On Tuesday, Lexington School District Two announced that students will have a two week virtual learning period that runs from January 4-15.
