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The yellow colored tap water has some Rosewood residents worried for their safety and continues to be an issue.

McMaster lifts “Last Call” order in South Carolina

by Mary Claire Warren | Mar 5, 2021 | columbia, COVID-19, Homepage slider, Local | 0

South Carolina residents react to the news that Gov. McMaster has lifted the “Last Call” order throughout the state. Bars will now be allowed to serve alcohol past 11 p.m. and stay open later.

Fauci expects Americans will be wearing masks in 2022

by Mary Claire Warren | Mar 3, 2021 | Homepage slider | 0

Just days after President Biden announced that the United States could be back to normality by next December, Dr. Fauci makes a statement indicating that masks will likely need to be worn in 2022.

S.C. teachers could soon be immediately eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine

by Rachel Strieber and Trey Martin | Feb 12, 2021 | Homepage slider | 0

The South Carolina Senate passed legislation Tuesday, making teachers immediately eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and accelerating the return to fully in-person instruction.

Bike sales increase during pandemic leads to shortage

by Amoni Jerman | Nov 2, 2020 | Homepage slider, Lifestyle, Local, Localpage slider | 0

The pandemic has caused a spike in bicycle sales, only to lead to a shortage of bikes and parts in the cycling industry.

Doctors battle false information as they encourage flu shots

by Samantha Winn | Oct 26, 2020 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local | 0

As flu vaccine misinformation spreads on social media, doctors across South Carolina remind patients of the importance of the flu vaccine amid a pandemic.

Fewer jobs means hungrier Midlands families

by Samantha Winn | Oct 5, 2020 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local | 0

Harvest Hope continues to serve the hungry in the Midlands throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, despite reduced hours.

Columbia couple seeks good homes for stadium cats

by Samantha Winn | Sep 30, 2020 | Homepage slider, Lifestyle slider | 0

For four years, a Columbia couple has fed stray cats around Williams-Brice Stadium and worked with Richmond County to find them homes.

Young onset colorectal cancer on the rise

by Sarah Pritchard | Nov 26, 2019 | Local | 0

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults. Marielle McLeod was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 36. Now she is a survivor and a patient advocate.