Relief bill includes $95M for South Carolina health centers
South Carolina health centers are getting more than $95 million toward supporting COVID-19 vaccination and services for vulnerable populations.
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Mother of Ridgeway teen shot to death says 'no parent should have to go through this'
Fairfield County, SC (WOLO) --Candles lit, and tears flowing down the faces of family and friends trying to grasp the loss of a life gone too soon. "I was woke to a call…
Herd immunity is back in headlines as South Carolina prepares for next phase
( Report by: Nick Papantonis) CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — The concept of "herd immunity" is once again in the headlines as South Carolina prepares to transition to the next phase of the coronavirus…
Death toll from Texas' February winter storm, outages doubles to 111
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials on Thursday raised the death toll from February’s winter storm and blackouts to at least 111 people — nearly doubling the state’s initial tally following one of the worst power outages in U.S. history.…
Half of U.S. elementary schools open for in-person learning
UNDATED (AP) — Nearly half of U.S. elementary schools were open for full-time classroom learning as of last month. But a Biden administration survey says the share of students with in-person instruction has varied greatly by region and by race…
DHEC: 551 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 31 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
AstraZeneca confirms strong vaccine protection after US rift
AstraZeneca insists that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its U.S. study.
Boulder mourns as they seek answers in deadly grocery store shooting
(CNN) -- Investigators are find trying to find answers as to why an alleged mass killer targeted a Boulder, Colorado grocery store killing 10 people, including the first police officer to respond…
CDC says they see COVID cases increase in parts of country
(CNN) --- Across the nation, there are trends showing declines in COVID-19 rates at the beginning of the year have stalled. Now the head of the CDC says cases are increasing in some…
DHEC says some people are not returning for their second vaccine dose
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Don't wait and just as important, don't forget to get your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That is the message coming from the Department of Health and…
Biden taps VP Harris to lead response to border challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the White House effort to tackle the migration challenge at the U.S. southern border. She also is tasked with working with Central American nations to address…
Senate committee settles on official version of SC flag
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) - A senate subcommittee has passed a bill that would designate an official state flag. South Carolina doesn't have a standard design and there are many versions of the iconic palmetto tree and crescent flag.…
Hate crime legislation making way through SC Senate
After passing in the House, hate crime legislation is now making its way through the South Carolina Senate. Wednesday morning, a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee heard testimony from various organizations and the business community in favor of passing the bill that would create harsher penalties for crimes based on race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.
SC House approves budget, provides small raises for teachers and some law enforcement
The South Carolina House has approved its nearly $10 billion budget. The spending plan provides small raises for teachers and some law enforcement officers, but not all state employees.
DHEC encourages eligible South Carolinians to schedule vaccine appointments as soon as possible
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they've received more than 83,000 first doses of vaccines this week, and they want to get them into peoples arms sooner than later. Both DHEC and Prisma Health have additional vaccine appointments available this week.
Fundraiser set up for victim of hit and run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The family of a hit and run victim is asking for your help. The family of Laer Hohmann has set up a GoFundMe page to help offset the cost of his treatment…
DHEC: 436 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 23 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
Some with COVID-19 see benefits of vaccine
(CNN) -- Some people who had prolonged effects from COVID-19 say they're experiencing an unexpected benefit from their coronavirus vaccine. As Mandy Gaither reports for us, many say their symptoms are improving, …
Famed singer, B.J. Thomas diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer
Dallas, TX (WOLO) --- In his 50 year music career, B.J. Thomas has sung a lot of hits that have helped him earn 8 #1 top hits, 26 top 10 singles, sold made…
Colorado suspect got assault weapon 6 days before shooting
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The suspect accused of opening fire inside a crowded Colorado supermarket was a 21-year-old man who purchased an assault weapon less than a week earlier. That was the word from authorities on Tuesday, a day after…
