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DHEC: COVID-19 variant originally discovered in U.K., found in South Carolina
This weekend, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a case of the U.K variant of COVID-19 was discovered in South Carolina.
DHEC: 2,130 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 210 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Highway Patrol asking for information about fatal hit and run on SC 151
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is seeking information regarding a fatal hit and run collision that occurred on January 16. At approximately 8:50 p.m., officials say an unknown vehicle was traveling north on SC 151, near Santee Drive in Darlington County, when it struck and killed a pedestrian.
Prisma Health administers its 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine in SC
Prisma Health announced that it delivered its 100,000th dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday.
President Biden to meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss virus relief
President Biden is set to meet Monday with GOP lawmakers who have proposed spending about one-third of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill.
Health officials urge those eligible for vaccine to get it
(CNN) -- One CNN analyst says as many as a third of Americans may now have some degree of protection against COVID-19, but officials continue to urge those eligible for a vaccine,…
Congress security tightening in era of rising threats
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House's chief law enforcement officer says he's tightening security for traveling lawmakers. The moves come as Congress reassesses safety at a time when threats against members were surging even before Donald Trump's supporters attacked the Capitol…
Mass. congressman tests positive for COVID-19 despite vaccination
(AP) - A Massachusetts congressman who has received both doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has tested positive for the virus. The office of U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch said Friday that the lawmaker had had a negative test result before…
South Carolina State to resume in-person classes on February 8
In-person classes will resume at South Carolina State University in just over a week. A university spokesperson says classes will resume on campus on February 8.
Governor McMaster reallocating surplus vaccine doses from federal long term care program
Some of South Carolina's surplus vaccines are on the move. Friday, Governor Henry McMaster announced he is reallocating more than 37,000 surplus vaccine doses from the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long Term Care Program.
Lowcountry principal donates paychecks from Walmart to those in need
How far would you go to change your community? To help people keep the lights on? To keep the water flowing in a home that's not even yours? A Lowcountry principal decided to go as far as he possibly can.
UofSC professor discusses coronavirus vaccination efforts
Health officials at the University of South Carolina say apprehension and misunderstanding are jeopardizing the United States achieving herd immunity against COVID-19.
DHEC creates new vaccination information line, will increase call center staff
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced a new vaccination information line on Friday. Those who qualify to receive the vaccine can call 1-866-365-8110 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week.
Former Gamecock sets up GoFundMe after his family home burns down
A former Gamecock says he lost his family home to a fire. Jammie Robinson, who transferred to Florida State for his final season but spent three seasons as a defensive back for the Gamecocks, says the Leesburg, Georgia home was a total loss.
DHEC: 3,112 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 37 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccination locations currently accepting walk-in appointments
According to Prisma Health, the following locations are accepting a limited number of walk-ins to receive their first dose of the vaccine:
DHEC confirms first child death from COVID-19 related condition
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports a teenager died this week from Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, a rare health condition that occurs in some children and teenagers who have contracted COVID-19, or been in contact with someone infected with the virus.
The CDC urges vaccine recipients to get second shot on time
(CNN) About 329-thousand doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine have been administered in the state, and health experts say it's important to remember that two doses of those vaccines are needed in order…
How we got here: an explanation of GameStop's stock surge and its shakeup of Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not just you. What’s going on with GameStop’s stock doesn’t make sense to a lot of people. The struggling video game retailer’s stock has been making stupefying moves this month, wild enough to raise concerns…
