Richland County leaders hosting memorial service honoring the lives lost to COVID-19
Richland County leaders are hosting a memorial service for the lives lost to COVID-19. The service is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m.
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Virus experts saying COVID-19 almost certainly came from an animal
Twenty of the world’s leading experts on virus genetics say COVID-19 did not come from a lab. They’re laying out evidence that says COVID-19 almost certainly came from an animal.
SC DHEC urging younger South Carolinians to get vaccinated
DHEC: only 17,000 South Carolinians age 20-24 have received at least one shot, which is by far the lowest vaccination number for any eligible age group
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get that shot. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging younger South Carolinians to get their COVID-19 vaccine. State Health officials say this is especially important for young people, as cases of the Delta variant increase in the country. “In South Carolina, only 17,000 South Carolinians age 20-24 have received at least one shot,…
Consumer News: U.S. home prices hit new record in May, surge in passengers overwhelming some airlines and more!
Consumer News: U.S. home prices hit new record in May, surge in passengers overwhelming some airlines and more!
SC man released from hospital after more than 200 days and recovery from COVID-19 related coma
After more than 200 days in the hospital, a South Carolina man who recovered from a COVID-19 related coma has been released. Now, he and his family are enjoying this second shot at life.
Study finds pandemic lockdown policies helped lower crime in more than two dozen cities
A new study found the lockdown policies during the pandemic lowered crime in more than two dozen cities.
Study shows roughly 90% of those who recover from COVID-19 have antibodies for around 10 months
A new study shows about 90% of people who recover from COVID-19 have antibodies for about 10 months.
Celebrity Cruises cleared to set sail this June
Cruises are coming back to the U.S. next month. Celebrity Cruises has been cleared to set sail from Fort Lauderdale in June.
Biden asks US intel officials to investigate COVID-19 origin
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said there is insufficient evidence to conclude “whether it emerged from human contact with an infected animal or from a laboratory accident.”
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman cancels mask policy in schools
South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman is canceling the face mask policy in schools. Masks will still be worn on the bus due to the federal requirement.
