TIME names Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as 2020 “Person of the Year”
TIME Magazine names both President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris as 2020’s “Person of the Year.”
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SCSO accepting donations for “Helping Hands Project” to protect domestic violence victims
While the holidays are often a time of joy, for some in the Midlands it can also be a time of struggle. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office hopes to change that with the “Helping Hands Project” that works to protect victims of domestic violence.
A look at when you could receive a COVID-19 vaccine once approved
States are already gearing up to distribute the first round of COVID-19 vaccines, but how will you know when it’s your turn to get the vaccine?
FDA advisory committee recommends approving Pfizer vaccine
On Thursday, an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration recommended approving the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine.
Harbison West Elementary receives backpacks filled with school supplies, toys from UofSC sorority
Students at Harbison West Elementary School were on the receiving end of a generous donation from a sorority at the University of South Carolina this holiday season.
Claims for unemployment benefits jump in South Carolina
DEW says the amount of claims increased by more than 2-thousand from previous week
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The number of initial claims for unemployment benefits increased in South Carolina this week. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), the number of claims increased by more than two thousand from the previous week. First time claims are also at the highest since September. According to the department the state has paid out $121,052…
Congress stuck as McConnell torpedoes emerging COVID-19 deal
Current proposal does not have the stimulus payment millions of Americans received earlier in the year
WASHINGTON (AP) – An emerging $900 billion COVID-19 aid package from a bipartisan group of lawmakers all but collapsed Thursday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Republican senators won’t support a key compromise. It includes a slimmed-down liability shield for companies from virus-related lawsuits in exchange for adding $160 billion for cash-strapped states and cities that Democrats want. The hardened…
US carries out rare execution during presidential transition
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) – The Trump administration has carried out its ninth execution of the year and the first during a presidential lame-duck period in 130 years. Federal prison officials in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Thursday executed a Texas street-gang member for his role in the 1999 slayings of an Iowa religious couple. The case of 40-year-old Brandon Bernard…
Prisma Health among healthcare providers preparing to distribute COVID-19 vaccine upon FDA approval
The FDA says South Carolina could receive up to 300,000 doses by the end of the year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determines if they will give the green light to Pfizer and BioNTech to mass produce their COVID-19 vaccine, states like South Carolina are figuring out how to distribute and administer their doses. The FDA says South Carolina can receive as many as 300,000 doses by the end of the…
Richland Co. deputies hand out gift cards to drivers
On Thursday, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department was handing out more than speeding tickets. Deputies surprised drivers with Outback gift cards.
