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Scientists study the effectiveness of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists in the United Kingdom believe a new vaccine may slow down transmission of the coronavirus.

DHEC: 1,762 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 64 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Tuesday.

UofSC creates project to document the experiences of residents during the Black Lives Matter movement

The University of South Carolina is documenting the experiences of residents during the expansion of the Black Lives Matter movement that took place over the summer.

FEMA committing additional $4.1 million for vaccination costs in SC

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is committing an additional $4.1 million to South Carolina for coronavirus vaccination costs.

SC residents 65 and older can begin scheduling coronavirus vaccine appointments on Monday

On Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced that any South Carolina resident age 65 and up can begin scheduling their coronavirus vaccine appointments on Monday.

AP: Senate panel OKs military doctor tapped to lead health dept.

A South Carolina Senate committee has approved the retired military doctor tapped to direct the state's beleaguered health and environmental agency.

Go Red for Women is Friday

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) -- Heart disease is the number one killer of woman across the world, making up more deaths attributing to more than all types of cancer combined, and kills…

DHEC: 'COVID-19 testing remains an essential tool'

Columbia, SC. (WOLO)--- More than 5 million COVID-19 tests have been performed in the state, as South Carolinians continue to do their part and follow the recommended actions for protecting public health during this ongoing…

DHEC: 1,554 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 32 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.

Fetal Heartbeat Bill brought to House judiciary subcommittee

A bill that would ban most abortions in South Carolina took its first steps in the House Tuesday.

South Carolina's oldest resident receives her first COVID-19 vaccination at age 111

At 111 years old, Maria Aulenbacher is South Carolina's oldest resident, and now she is among the latest residents to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

AP: Military doctor tapped to lead health agency faces screening

South Carolina senators are set to consider the retired military doctor tapped to lead the state's beleaguered health and environmental agency Tuesday.

Several nations across the globe are tightening their COVID-19 restrictions

Across the globe, we're seeing different countries tighten their coronavirus safety measures. Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other regions. The order was set to expire February 7, but officials say extreme caution is needed, with the Olympic Games just months away.