State leaders give updates on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Governor Henry McMaster says 36 South Carolinians are now confirmed dead due to Hurricane Helene, with over 629,000 people still without power across the state.
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USPS temporarily suspends retail operations in portions of South Carolina
Retail operations at several locations are are temporarily suspended until further notice due to Hurricane Helene, according to USPS officials.
Coroner identifies person who died after multi-vehicle collision in Lexington County
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the person who died after a multi-vehicle collision, says the coroner’s office.
Sumter man sentenced to prison after multi-state drug trafficking investigation
According to the DOJ, a Sumter man was sentenced to prison after a multi-state drug trafficking investigation.
Local Living: College night SC State Museum
Local Living: College night SC State Museum
Court dismisses Alex Murdaugh’s appeal of 40-year sentence for financial crimes
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the government’s motion Tuesday to dismiss convicted killer Alex Murdaugh’s appealof his federal sentence for financial crimes.
DSS requesting waiver to issue SNAP replacement benefits in SC
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) says the department is requesting a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that if approved will allow DSS to automatically issue federally funded food replacement benefits to current SNAP recipients.
RCSD: Former deputy arrested on domestic violence charges
A deputy has been terminated after his arrest for domestic violence charges, according to RCSD.
Santee Cooper tower collapses
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with Santee Cooper confirm that one of the company’s towers collapsed into the Congaree River. Officials say it is not affecting power distribution. A spokesperson for the Congaree Riverkeeper says the tower is just downstream of I-77 and upstream from the “big sandbar”. Officials are asking you to avoid this area and Santee Cooper will work…
President Biden to survey damage caused by Helene in the Carolinas
President Joe Biden is making stops in the Carolinas to survey the impact of Helene on both states, according to the White House.
