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DHEC: 1,651 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC

DHEC reports 1,651 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 414 probable cases and two new deaths in South Carolina.

Top prosecutor: Univ of South Carolina can't require masks

The University of South Carolina can’t lawfully require students and staff to wear face coverings on campus this fall, despite increasing cases of coronavirus, thanks to recent legislative action, according to the state’s top prosecutor. Last week, university officials announced that they would require “face coverings to be worn at all times inside all campus buildings, unless you are in your own residence hall room, private office or you are eating inside campus dining facilities.”

Officials with DHEC and Prisma Health kick off SC Immunization Awareness Week

This morning, officials with DHEC and Prisma Health held a press conference to kick off South Carolina Immunization Awareness Week. Currently, anyone over the age of 12 is eligible to receive the vaccine, but health experts say that less than 10% of those between the ages of 20-26 have done so

COVID surge driving S Carolina pediatric ICUs to capacity

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases is pushing South Carolina’s pediatric ICUs to capacity, doctors said Monday.

Lindsey Graham tests positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated last December

Senator Lindsey Graham says he tested positive for COVID-19. The United States senator from South Carolina was vaccinated for COVID-19 back in December, but says he started experiencing flu-like symptoms on Saturday night.

DHEC: 1,794 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one additional death in SC

DHEC reports 1,794 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 605 probable cases and one additional death in the Palmetto State.

Medical Univ. of SC completes takeover of Midlands hospitals

The Medical University of South Carolina on Monday completed its purchase of several hospitals and an emergency room in the Midlands.

UofSC will once again require masks inside campus buildings

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina announced Friday it would immediately begin requiring face coverings inside campus buildings. The University cited low vaccine uptake statewide and high disease transmission rates in Richland County as reason for the…

DHEC: 1,392 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC

DHEC reports 1,392 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 811 probable cases and two additional deaths in South Carolina.

State officials announce extension of emergency SNAP benefits

Governor Henry McMaster and Department of Social Services Director Michael Leach announced that they extended the deadline for emergency supplements for the state's elderly, young and at-risk population enrolled in SNAP.

South Carolina lawmaker to challenge US Rep. Tom Rice

A South Carolina state lawmaker is mounting a primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, saying the five-term Republican broke his constituents’ trust by voting to impeach former President Donald Trump earlier this year. In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, state Rep. Russell Fry said that he will be a candidate for Congress.

Congress passes emergency bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation that will bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan…

McMaster sued after turning down federal unemployment aid

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Four jobless South Carolinians have sued Gov. Henry McMaster over his decision to exit the federal unemployment programs providing extra money to jobless residents earlier this summer. The residents said in lawsuit filed in state court…