ORANGEBURG, S.C. — The Orangeburg City Gym became a walk-in vaccination site for residents this month.
Plans to use the gym were discussed by city leaders in December.
Residents say the spot has become very popular.
"As the numbers went up, I thought to myself that it's time to do it," said Santee Resident Adrena Void.
The site is open on Tuesdays, and residents are hoping that more people come out and get vaccinated.
"Not everyone is truthful about having the virus, so that was a reason," said Void. "Also, I'm around people every day, and I wanted to go ahead and get it to protect myself and my son."
Goodwin got her first shot at the city gym Tuesday. She says got her vaccine because her grandmother died from the virus in January.
"I went in there earlier, and more young people were getting it than older people," explained Orangeburg Resident Chucquella Goodwin.
DHEC reports 18,583 people have been vaccinated in Orangeburg County so far. However, the health agency considers the county to still be a trouble area with 10,043 confirmed COVID-19 cases since they have been tracking since last year.