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DHEC updating guidelines for its response to the pandemic

As COVID-19 cases drop across the state, DHEC is changing some of its guidelines for how it is responding to the pandemic.

AG Wilson joins coalition investigating TikTok

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining several other states in an investigation into TikTok and its impact on young Americans.

Bill to break up South Carolina health agency moves forward

The Senate Medical Affairs committee voted Thursday to send the bill that would split up the Department of Health and Environmental Control to the Senate floor.

DHEC: 421 new cases of COVID-19, 32 additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 421 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 additional virus related deaths in the state.

South Carolina voting changes unite Democrats, Republicans

The South Carolina House has unanimously approved allowing two weeks of early voting and other changes to the state election laws.

Kershaw County names late K-9 'Officer of the Year'

Kershaw Co, SC (WOLO) --- Sometimes the best officers have paws. Tuesday night the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office recognized K-9 officer Nala as its Officer of the Year. Her handler officer Randy Bass accepted…

Local Living: Shoe Drive, Craftsmen's Classic, Fair food, and more

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Here's a look at your Local Living packed full of events happening in the Midlands! Keep the Midlands Beautiful Shoe Drive The organization Keep the Midlands Beautiful is…

Suspect arrested in Cayce church fire

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--Police in Cayce say a man is in custody accused of setting fire to a church. Investigators say Paul Lavoie,53, is charged with burglary and arson. Police say he…

Coffee shop hiring people with disabilities opening in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A new coffee shop will soon make its debut in Columbia, one that focuses on giving opportunities to people with disabilities. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is coming…

Attorneys for Dylann Roof ask US Supreme Court to weigh in

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for convicted church shooter Dylann Roof have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide how to handle disagreements over mental illness-related evidence between capital defendants and their attorneys. Authorities have said Roof opened fire during…

Man wanted in Lexington for using counterfeit money

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Lexington are looking for a man they say is using counterfeit bills. Investigators say the man used the fraudulent money at the Fab'rik store in the Lexington Pavilion on Sunset…

Sumter couple wanted for fraudulent purchases

Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Sumter say a couple is accused of making more than $200 in fraudulent charges. Investigators say the purchases were made at a business on Camden Highway in Dalzell on…

SC AG joins Tik Tok investigation

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General has joined a nation-wide investigation into social media platform Tik-Tok. The investigation focuses on whether nor not Tik Tok markets its platform to children and young adults while experts say its use can…

Overdose deaths increase by 59% in S.C. between 2019 and 2020, says DHEC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina saw a significant increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020 during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. DHEC leaders say data confirms what they suspected that many people…

K9 posthumously named officer of the year

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sometimes the best officers have paws. Tuesday night the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office recognized K9 Officer Nala as its Officer of the Year. Her handler, Officer Randy Bass, accepted the…

COVID cases dropping at UofSC, Clemson

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Coronavirus cases are dropping at the state's two largest universities. At UofSC, a total of 20 students and 9 faculty and staff tested positive for the virus this week according to a university spokesperson. That's a handful fewer…