DHEC: 607 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 607 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
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Horry County families return home after large brush fire forced them to evacuate
In Horry County, multiple families are home again after being forced to evacuate. They left Wednesday as a precaution when a large brush fire erupted.
Strange liquor laws create conflict for local sellers as wine giant looks to build in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The biggest winemaker in the United States wants to open an East Coast bottling and distribution center in South Carolina, investing $400 million and hiring up to 500 people. But it isn't the taxpayer money and…
Sen. Tim Scott to deliver GOP’s rebuttal to Biden address
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will deliver Republicans’ rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s joint address to Congress next week.
Gov. McMaster signs bill requiring five day in-person learning option in all SC public schools
With the stroke of a pen, Governor Henry McMaster signed a new education bill into law at the Statehouse Thursday. The bill requires all public school districts in South Carolina to offer in-person learning, five days per week by Monday April 26.
Wind-driven wildfire damages structures in South Carolina
At least two structures were damaged Wednesday by a large wildfire in South Carolina that prompted evacuations. Horry County officials say some residents were asked to leave with other structures also threatened.
SC Girl Scouts announce statewide litter prevention campaign with Palmetto Pride, beginning Saturday
Girl Scouts across South Carolina are teaming up with Palmetto Pride to start a statewide litter prevention campaign. They made the announcement Thursday at the Statehouse as part of Earth Day.
EPA funds help South Carolina upgrade diesel school buses
South Carolina is getting nearly half a million in federal funds to upgrade some of the state's older diesel school buses.
DHEC: 408 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 408 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19 new deaths in South Carolina.
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims in latest report
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 4,921 South Carolinians filed an initial claim for unemployment last week. That's a decrease of 124 claims from the week before.
Celebrate Earth Day with a virtual sky tour with the State Museum
You can celebrate Earth Day by taking a virtual tour of the sky with the South Carolina State Museum!
SC Floodwater Commission joins Gov. McMaster to kick off the country's largest single-day tree planting event
This Earth Day, the South Carolina Floodwater Commission is planting at least three million tree seeds across the state, as part of it's Power Plant S.C. project. The project kicked off at the governor's mansion Thursday morning.
Honda says a faulty air bag killed a SC driver in January
(AP) — A driver in South Carolina is the latest person to be killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator. Honda said Wednesday that a faulty driver’s air bag blew apart in a crash involving a 2002 Honda Accord…
Lawmakers fear they are running out of time to pass a hate crime bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Supporters of making South Carolina the next-to-last state in the U.S. to pass a hate crime law acknowledge they are running out of time in this year's legislative session. A House-passed bill was sent to the…
SC Dept. of Natural Resources warns of sea worms with hooked jaws spotted on the coast
Wildlife officials in South Carolina say you might want to look out for a swarm of sea worms on the coast. They have a set of hooked jaws, so you will want to avoid swimming near them.
DHEC says COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning to level out
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control say the number of people getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is beginning to level out. Dr. Jane Kelly says the more people who get vaccinated, the sooner we can return to some sense of normalcy.
Consumer News: Americans spending less during the pandemic, Carowinds getting ready to welcome back guests and more!
Consumer News: Americans spending less during the pandemic, Carowinds getting ready to welcome back guests and more!
All SC students to have five day in-person class option by next week
All students in South Carolina will have the option to attend school in person five days a week by next week.
SC House Judiciary Committee advances legislation that would allow the electric chair to be used in executions
South Carolina is one step close to having the electric chair the default method of execution in the state. Wednesday morning, the House Judiciary Committee advanced the legislation that would allow the electric chair to be used if the director of the state Department of Corrections certifies that lethal injection is not available.
State lawmaker files bill penalizing racially charged non-emergency 911 calls
A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would penalize racially exploitive non-emergency 911 calls. The CAREN Act stands for Caution Against Racially Exploitative Non-emergencies and was introduced by representative JA Moore of Berkeley County.
