Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department offers advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of porch pirates
The holiday season is here, and while mostly a joyful time of year, the grinch can still ruin your Christmas if you aren’t prepared.
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President-elect Joe Biden receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday.
AP: New program offers free college degrees to SC prisoners
Some prisoners in South Carolina will soon be able to attend college for free.
DHEC: 2,121 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 21 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
AP: COVID-19 shelter for South Carolina homeless people to open
Homeless people infected with the coronavirus or showing symptoms will soon be offered a new place to stay in upstate South Carolina.
Basilica of St. Peter to provide meals to hundreds of Columbia’s needy
The Basilica of Saint Peter announced that they will host their 35th annual Christmas Day Dinner, providing meals to hundreds of men, women and children in need.
Distribution of Moderna vaccine begins in the U.S.
As a new COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna is on the way in the United States, a new variant of the virus was discovered in the United Kingdom.
Man injured after weekend shooting outside a Fairfield County club
Fairfield County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place outside of a club on Saturday. The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. on Old Chester Road near Highway 200.
Senator Lindsey Graham receives COVID-19 vaccine over the weekend
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham tweeted photos of him receiving the coronavirus vaccine. He thanked nurses and scientists, and also said “If enough of us take it, we will get back to normal lives.”
Lexington Police looking for suspect who stole multiple packages from the front porch of a home
The Lexington Police Department says they are looking for a suspect who stole multiple packages from the front porch of a residence earlier this month.
