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AP: SC lawmakers advance $208 million for vaccine rollout

The lawmakers who write South Carolina's budget voted Monday afternoon to advance a $208 million coronavirus pandemic relief bill to speed up COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

Grand Strand business owners worried about toll of COVID-19, with tourist season fast approaching

The official start of tourist season in South Carolina is only a few months away. With COVID-19 cases still taking a toll on the economy, business owners along the Grand Strand are worried about their future.

SC DEW: More than $5 billion in unemployment benefits paid out since start of pandemic

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says it has distributed more than $5 billion in unemployment benefits since the start of the pandemic. That works out to more than $500 million per month.

DHEC provides update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the state

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there have been 277,258 vaccine doses administered in the state so far. While the focus has been on the vaccine and ways to get it to people more efficiently, Dr. Brannon Traxler says the vaccine is not the end of the fight against COVID-19.

AP: SC lawmakers considering $208 million for vaccine rollout

The lawmakers who write South Carolina's budget will vote Monday afternoon on advancing up to $208 million to speed up COVID-19 vaccination efforts and fund other pandemic relief.

DHEC: 2,736 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, five additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.

UPDATE: Endangered person from Greenville County found safe

Authorities with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are asking for the public's help in locating an endangered person.

Explore the education options for your child in the SC Virtual School Choice Fair Wednesday

Families interested in exploring options in education can take part in the South Carolina Virtual School Choice Fair this week. It takes place this Wednesday at 11 a.m. during South Carolina School Choice Week. Governor Henry McMaster's official proclamation of the week will be presented during the fair.

SC lawmakers could discuss Heartbeat Bill this week

The South Carolina House and Senate are expected to discuss some contentious bills this week. The Senate could debate a bill that would ban almost all abortions in the state, but lawmakers could delay considering that legislation.

Governor McMaster happy with improvement in vaccine rollout but still wants more done

Governor Henry McMaster tweeted about the progress of coronavirus vaccinations in the Palmetto State on Sunday.

DHEC offering numerous free COVID-19 test sites across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials say testing sites in the Midlands and across the state, are set up for the month of January. According to DHEC you can visit scdhec.gov/findatest for the most current information. Officials with the South Carolina Department…

DHEC to set up call line dedicated to scheduling vaccine appointments

Starting next week, there will be some new resources available for those wanting to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Interim Director Dr. Brannon Traxler announced a vaccine call line will be set up with about 100 operators working only on vaccine scheduling.