DHEC: 551 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 31 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
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Hate crime legislation making way through SC Senate
After passing in the House, hate crime legislation is now making its way through the South Carolina Senate. Wednesday morning, a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee heard testimony from various organizations and the business community in favor of passing the bill that would create harsher penalties for crimes based on race, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.
SC House approves budget, provides small raises for teachers and some law enforcement
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DHEC encourages eligible South Carolinians to schedule vaccine appointments as soon as possible
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they've received more than 83,000 first doses of vaccines this week, and they want to get them into peoples arms sooner than later. Both DHEC and Prisma Health have additional vaccine appointments available this week.
Fundraiser set up for victim of hit and run
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DHEC: 436 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 23 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
Some with COVID-19 see benefits of vaccine
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Famed singer, B.J. Thomas diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer
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Colorado suspect got assault weapon 6 days before shooting
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SC senator proposes bill to make everyone a militia member
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State Sen. Tom Corbin has introduced a bill that would make everyone over 17 who can legally own a gun a member of a militia. South Carolina's constitution allows the…
Part of I-20 shut down more than an hour after body found on Interstate
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they are in the early stages of a death investigation. According to authorities, Tuesday evening the body of…
$5,000 reward being offered for information leading to cockfighting arrests and convictions in SC
Two organizations are offering $5,000 rewards for information leading to cockfighting arrests and convictions in South Carolina. According to a spokeseperson for the organizations, Animal Wellness Action and the Animal Wellness Foundation announced the reward following a raid in Spartanburg County earlier in the month, where authorities arrested three men.
Governor McMaster, Prisma Health recognize students participating in Dance Marathon at UofSC
On Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster joined Prisma Health in recognizing the hard work of University of South Carolina students, to improve the lives of children with Dance Marathon.
State senator introduces bill allowing businesses to display percentage of vaccinated employees
One state senator introduced a bill Tuesday which would allow businesses to publicly promote and display the number of employees that have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
