A coroner has changed the death certificate of a mentally ill Black man who died in a South Carolina jail earlier this year to say he died by homicide. Attorneys for Jamal Sutherland's relatives said Tuesday that the certificate originally indicated his manner of death was "undetermined."
SANTEE, SC (WOLO) - A storm system that blew through Orangeburg County caused significant damage at a high school and technology center. According to the Orangeburg County School District, parts of Lake Marion High School's roof are peeled…
A group that represents many seniors in South Carolina is asking the governor to reconsider lifting the State of Emergency. AARP of South Carolina Director Teresa Arnold released a statement asking the governor not to lift the declaration because of the effect it will have on those still struggling from the economic impact of the pandemic.
The two South Carolina inmates scheduled to die this month want an appellate court to halt their deaths by electrocution. Brad Sigmon and Freddie Owens on Monday filed a notice of appeal to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Today, Governor Henry McMaster met with members of accelerateSC to discuss ways to use the more than $2 billion the Palmetto State will receive in American Rescue Plan funds.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The controversial practice of conversion therapy is now banned in the city of Columbia. Tuesday afternoon the Columbia City Council voted four to three to pass the ordinance which prohibits…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are down slightly this week in South Carolina. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.71 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. That's down 2.7 cents in…
DHEC reports 53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths in the state.
Governor Henry McMaster is holding a meeting with accelerateSC today to discuss funds coming from the American Rescue Plan.
Chester, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday the governor's office announced E&J Gallo Winery will establish an east coast facility in Chester County. According to the governor's office the move will bring an investment of $423…
Police in Chicago say at least four women have died and at least four people are hurt after a shooting Tuesday.
(CNN)--- The efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19-- lowered the threat of flu season last year in 2020. Now experts are warning that the upcoming flu season will be severe. Steve Nannes…
The Lexington County Coroner has released the identity of the man found shot to death in Cayce Monday morning. Margaret Fisher says 42 year old Jose Gonzalez was found dead inside of his care around…
Bruce Brown, second from right executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, speaks accompanied by Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan, left, Washington Post Executive Editor Sally Buzbee, Washington Post general counsel Jay…
Vice President Kamala Harris spent her Monday in the Upstate encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The vice president visited two vaccine sites in Greenville as a part of the White House's "Month of Action" plan to reach millions of Americans that need to get vaccinated.
It may just be loose change, but parking meters are helping to show how tourism is booming along South Carolina's most popular beach as the COVID-19 pandemic eases.
A mother and son from a prominent legal family were shot multiple times before they died. Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey told The Island Packet Monday that both Paul Murdaugh and his mother Maggie were shot multiple times June 7 before they died.
The woman in charge of South Carolina roads is warning lawmakers that the growth in electric vehicles will mean a drop in how much the state has to spend on roads unless they make some changes.
DHEC reports 92 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Novavax officials say a large study found that its COVID-19 shot is about 90% effective and its also protected against variants.
