FBI: 2 agents killed, 3 wounded while serving arrest warrant in Florida
SUNRISE, Fla. (WOLO, AP) - The FBI confirmed Tuesday…
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Report: SC 5th in vaccine distribution
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--For the second week in a row South Carolina is one of the best in the nation in terms of vaccine distribution. According to DHEC South Carolina is using nearly 78 percent of the vaccines received in the…
SC to receive $2.6 million from FEMA to aid vaccination effort
South Carolina's vaccinations are getting a shot in the arm from FEMA. On Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it is allotting $2.6 million to South Carolina for costs related to the COVID-19 vaccine mission.
Charleston dog owner encourages others to adopt dogs rescued from foreign meat trades
The Humane Society says more than 30 million dogs die worldwide each year from human consumption, with a third of those dogs being killed in China.
Community honors SC veteran with drive-by parade for his 100th birthday
A South Carolina veteran recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Over the weekend, the community honored Mr. George Alexander with a drive-by parade past his house near Lake Wateree.
SC GOP censures Tom Rice for vote to impeach former President Trump
The South Carolina Republican Party is formally censuring GOP Representative Tom Rice for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Chick-fil-A manager steps in to speed up vaccination site in Mount Pleasant
If anyone knows how to navigate a long drive-thru lane, it's Chick-fil-A!
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.
