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.
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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…
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.
