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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…

Democrats prepared to act on Biden's $1.9T aid without republican help

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats are rejecting a Republican pitch to split President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan into smaller chunks. Democrats and the White House appear ready to leave their GOP opponents behind and push the sweeping economic…

Uber launches educational video for drivers to spot signs of human trafficking in SC

In honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month this January, there is a new effort to tackle human trafficking in the Midlands.

Prisma Health hosts town hall to answer common vaccine questions

Prisma Health held a town hall Thursday afternoon to answer common questions and concerns people have about the coronavirus vaccine.

DHEC warns of potential vaccine scams

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is warning the public about potential vaccine scams across the state.

DHEC: 2,934 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in SC, death count updated after system upgrade caused delay

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

SC Senate votes to pass the Fetal Heartbeat Bill

The South Carolina Senate voted Thursday to pass the Fetal Heartbeat Bill with a 30-13 vote.

AP: Retroactive teacher raises advance in SC House

The South Carolina House has approved a bill to reinstate some teacher raises into this year's budget.

Prisma Health accepting limited walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations, announce new recovery units

Prisma Health is now accepting limited walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations, but only while supplies last. The health system had previously stopped allowing walk-ins because of a lower than expected vaccine supply.

DHEC: COVID-19 variant originally discovered in South Africa detected in South Carolina

According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the COVID-19 variant originally detected in South Africa has been detected in South Carolina. Officials say the two cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant are the first to be discovered in the United States.