FDA panel to discuss emergency authorization for Moderna vaccine
A Food and Drug Administration panel is set to meet Thursday to discuss Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, and if they’ll give it emergency authorization.
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Doby’s Mill Elementary on lockdown after nearby shooting in Kershaw
Kershaw County deputies say Doby’s Mill Elementary School is on lockdown after a nearby shooting today on Fort Jackson Blvd.
New low cost carrier begins service out of CAE
Silver Airways begins flights out of CAE for as low as $49 dollars one way
Image: Silverlight Airlines Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Silver Airways has announced they will begin service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, (CAE) today Thursday, December 17, 2020. The low-cost carrier, will be the fourth partnership at CAE, offering fares as low as $49 dollars one way. For the launch of the new service, Silver Airways will fly to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and…
SC DEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reported a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims for last week.
Sumter man wanted for attempted armed robbery on Brunhill Street
The Sumter Police Department needs your help to find a man wanted for an attempted armed robbery on Brunhill Street.
First SC frontline worker to get COVID vaccine shares experience
'I was a little nervous about getting a new vaccine, but I trust the science '
(ABC WPDE) MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Many of you at home are thinking about whether you’ll get the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available to you. And we know a big question you might have, is if you’ll experience any side effects. Wednesday night we were able to check in with the very first person in South Carolina to get the…
West Columbia native named to Forbes “30 Under 30” list for her work in education advocacy
Merrit Jones has been involved with the student advocacy group Student Voice for the last 5 years
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Forbes recently released its list of the 30 most influential people in education under the age of 30. One of those on the list is Merrit Jones, who has been a major champion for student advocacy over the past five years. Growing up in West Columbia, Jones says she got fired up when she learned…
S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson tests positive for COVID-19
The Congressman will quarentine through the Christmas holiday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Wednesday the state congressman announced that after being tested for coronavirus his test results reveals he has contracted the virus. Wilson issued a brief statement reminding people of the importance to do everything they can to avoid spreading the virus saying, “Earlier this evening I learned that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I will be…
SC leaders react to the passing of Donald Fowler
The former Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, Donald Fowler, passed away Tuesday. Fowler died from his battle with leukemia at 85 years old.
Claflin University receives $20 million donation from MacKenzie Scott
Claflin University received a sizable donation Wednesday. The university says it received a $20 million investment from philanthropist and writer MacKenzie Scott.
