First flu death reported in South Carolina
The Department of Health and Environmental Control confirms the first death in South Carolina due to complications from the flu
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DHEC confirms first Flu related Death in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Health officials on Thursday confirmed South Carolina’s first flu related death. According to a release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a person in the region of the Lowcountry died from complications due to the flu. Dr. Lilian Peake, DHEC director of public health, said “This is our first lab-confirmed, influenza-associated death…
Calhoun Street might be getting a “Road Diet”
The Richland County Transportation Program and City of Columbia held a public meeting on Wednesday to review the proposed Road Diet project on Calhoun Street.
Flags at State House Flying at Half Staff in honor of Mass Shooting victims
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Flags are flying at Half Staff at the South Carolina State House in honor of the victims of the California mass shooting. According to a release, The President has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff on all government buildings until sunset on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in honor of the victims of the Thousand Oaks shooting….
