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SC proposal would bar employers from requiring COVID vaccine

South Carolina lawmakers are considering a proposal to prevent employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for workers. The Senate Medical Affairs committee passed Wednesday a resolution that says no one in the state can be forced into getting the vaccine.

Publix opens vaccine appointments for next week in SC

Publix says the online appointment reservation system is open to receive Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. You can schedule your appointment to get your shot from April 6-9. Publix says it will administer the vaccine at several stores in Lexington and Richland County.

Clemson says no complaints against Watson while at university

Clemson, S.C. (WOLO)--In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, Clemson University officials say CUPD has no record of any complaints against Deshaun Watson during his time at the school. Officials add that though requests for Title IX records…

UPDATE: Missing Kershaw woman found safe

                  Kershaw County,  SC (WOLO) --- The Kershaw County Sheriff's office say they have been able to locate a woman missing since Wednesday…

SC Senate OKs five-day school for all by April 12

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a proposal that would require all schools to provide in-person classes five days a week starting as soon as April 12. The proposal passed Wednesday would also require schools…

Prisma: 16 and 17-year-olds need to call hotline to schedule COVID-19 vaccine

Prisma Health says 16 and 17-year-olds cannot sign up through MyChart to schedule their vaccine. Those individuals need to call their COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-2-PRISMA. Officials say they can also contact their Prisma Health physician to get an activation link for MyChart Others can make their appointment on Prisma's website.

State leaders praise social workers during Social Work Month

March is Social Work Month, both nationally and here in South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster made the declaration earlier this month. Tuesday morning, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette discussed the importance of social workers at the Statehouse.

Democrats call for Medicaid expansion in South Carolina

Inside the Statehouse, Democratic lawmakers are calling for Medicaid expansion in South Carolina. Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus met with the media Tuesday to discuss the passage of the American Rescue Plan, which includes new incentives for states to expand Medicaid.

Lawmakers consider whether to break up public health agency

South Carolina lawmakers will hold hearings this spring on a bill to split up the state's sprawling public health and environmental agency. A proposal by Senate President Harvey Peeler Tuesday would separate the Department of Health and Environmental Control into two new cabinet-level agencies.

Former SC governor, congressman Sanford joins lobbying firm

Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor, congressman and one-time presidential candidate, is going to work for a lobbying firm. Shumaker Advisors announced Tuesday that Sanford would be joining the firm, working from Charleston.

Help DHEC track West Nile virus by sending them dead birds to study

The Department of Health and Environmental Control wants your help tracking the West Nile virus. Now through November 30, DHEC officials say  if you find any dead birds, submit them to the department for testing. Specifically, DHEC says they are looking for dead crows, blue jays, house finches and house sparrows.

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