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S. Carolina Senate OKs five-day school for all by April 12
The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a proposal that would require all schools to provide in-person classes five days a week starting as soon as April 12. The proposal passed Wednesday would also require schools provide five day a week classes next school year too.
SC proposal would bar employers from requiring COVID vaccine
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a proposal to prevent employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for workers. The Senate Medical Affairs committee passed Wednesday a resolution that says no one in the state can be forced into getting the vaccine.
Publix opens vaccine appointments for next week in SC
Publix says the online appointment reservation system is open to receive Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. You can schedule your appointment to get your shot from April 6-9. Publix says it will administer the vaccine at several stores in Lexington and Richland County.
Clemson says no complaints against Watson while at university
Clemson, S.C. (WOLO)--In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, Clemson University officials say CUPD has no record of any complaints against Deshaun Watson during his time at the school. Officials add that though requests for Title IX records…
UNC Basketball Coach Roy Williams announces retirement
Roy Williams, who has led North Carolina to three NCAA titles in his 33 seasons as a college basketball head coach, is retiring, the school announced Thursday.
President Biden lays out plan for 'American Jobs Plan'
(CNN) --- President Joe Biden lays out his next big proposal. The President says the $2 trillion-dollar 'American Jobs Plan' in Pittsburgh. Biden says the goal is to improve the nation's infrastructure and…
UPDATE: Missing Kershaw woman found safe
Kershaw County, SC (WOLO) --- The Kershaw County Sheriff's office say they have been able to locate a woman missing since Wednesday…
Lawmakers pass plan to protect employees who choose not to get vaccinated
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) -- Wednesday state lawmakers started to move forward with a plan to protect people who choose not to get vaccinated. The resolution blocks employers from punishing anyone who…
SC Senate OKs five-day school for all by April 12
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a proposal that would require all schools to provide in-person classes five days a week starting as soon as April 12. The proposal passed Wednesday would also require schools…
Kershaw County Sheriff's search for missing woman
Kershaw County, SC (WOLO) --- The Kershaw County Sheriff's office is hoping you can help them locate a woman who has not been seen since Wednesday afternoon. According to authorities, Delores…
Lawmaker says medical marijuana bill will pass in S. Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that would allow medical marijuana use in South Carolina has again made it to the Senate floor. The Republican lawmaker who has pushed for the proposal over the past seven years says he thinks…
DHEC's message to South Carolinians: "Don't wait, please vaccinate"
"Don't wait, please vaccinate." That was the message from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Wednesday, as the the state moves into the next phase of vaccine distribution.
DHEC: 474 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Tuesday.
Prisma: 16 and 17-year-olds need to call hotline to schedule COVID-19 vaccine
Prisma Health says 16 and 17-year-olds cannot sign up through MyChart to schedule their vaccine. Those individuals need to call their COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-2-PRISMA. Officials say they can also contact their Prisma Health physician to get an activation link for MyChart Others can make their appointment on Prisma's website.
West Columbia police try to identify man accused of illegal dumping
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- West Columbia Police needs your help identifying a man they say has been captured on surveillance illegally dumping tires on a private property multiple times. According to authorities between…
Migrant kids crowded into Texas facility as space runs low
DONNA, Texas (AP) - More than 500 migrant children were packed into plastic-walled rooms built for 32 people, sitting inches apart on mats with foil blankets Tuesday at the largest U.S. Customs…
State leaders praise social workers during Social Work Month
March is Social Work Month, both nationally and here in South Carolina. Governor Henry McMaster made the declaration earlier this month. Tuesday morning, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette discussed the importance of social workers at the Statehouse.
Democrats call for Medicaid expansion in South Carolina
Inside the Statehouse, Democratic lawmakers are calling for Medicaid expansion in South Carolina. Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus met with the media Tuesday to discuss the passage of the American Rescue Plan, which includes new incentives for states to expand Medicaid.
Lawmakers consider whether to break up public health agency
South Carolina lawmakers will hold hearings this spring on a bill to split up the state's sprawling public health and environmental agency. A proposal by Senate President Harvey Peeler Tuesday would separate the Department of Health and Environmental Control into two new cabinet-level agencies.
