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SCDEW: Decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week

SCDEW says there was a decrease in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed in the Palmetto State last week.

DHEC: 9,934 new cases of COVID-19, 26 additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 9,934 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.

Republicans want input from education voucher bill opponents

The proposal would allow parents to spend up to about $7,000 of public school money on private schools as well as tutoring, equipment or other needs.

SLED: SCDMV accused of accepting bribes

A South Carolina DMV employee is behind bars for accepting bribes, according to SLED.

DHEC: Vendor testing backlog cleared, back to standard turnaround time

DHEC says testing vendors have cleared data backlogs and will now be able to return COVID-19 testing data in the standard 48-hour time period.

Bill aims to prohibit use of critical race theory in SC schools

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Lawmakers discussed a bill that would prohibit teachers from using critical race theory when teaching history and civics in South Carolina. Critical race theory is a graduate-level academic and legal framework…

COVID vaccines being offered at Soda City Market

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- If you still need a vaccine you can get it done while doing a little shopping this weekend. the Richland County Library in partnership with Cooperative Health will be offering free vaccinations at the Soda City…

Former Rock Hill officer found not guilty of assault and battery

Rock Hill, S.C. (WCCB)--A jury has found former Rock Hill Officer Jonathan Moreno not guilty of third degree assault and battery. Jonathan Moreno was accused of assaulting Travis Price, after Price approached a…

New US House maps in South Carolina heading to governor

A new map for South Carolina's U.S. House seats is on its way to the governor after the state House approved the plan without any additional debate. The plan makes minimal changes to the seven current districts, six of which reliably elect Republicans.

SC senator gets 7-year wish for medical marijuana debate

The South Carolina Senate has started a debate on medical marijuana. Sen. Tom Davis has dedicated more than seven years of his legislative career to getting the debate that started Wednesday.

SC man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement during U.S. Capitol breach

According to officials, a South Carolina man was sentenced to 44 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the Capitol on January 6.

DHEC releases some virus data from weekend backlog, reports over 22,000 new cases Sunday

says a processing issue that caused a data backlog has largely been resolved. The health agency released most preliminary data from the backlog in a report this afternoon.

South Carolina 'fetal heartbeat' bill heads to appeals court

An appellate court is preparing to hear arguments over a lawsuit challenging South Carolina's abortion law. The court is set to hear arguments Thursday in Planned Parenthood's case against South Carolina's measure.

Total abortion ban advances in South Carolina legislature

A group of South Carolina lawmakers have advanced a proposal to ban all abortions in the state should the U.S. Supreme Court allow it. The full Medical Affairs committee is now poised to consider that measure after a subcommittee voted on it Wednesday.