DHEC: 12,309 new cases of COVID-19, 24 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 12,309 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus related deaths in the state.
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Ban on drivers holding cellphones heads to SC Senate floor
A bill that would make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in their hands in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor. The proposal passed the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday.
Series of earthquakes continues with 15th reported near Elgin
ELGIN, SC (WOLO) - The US Geological Survey has reported another earthquake, once again in the Elgin area of Kershaw County. The magnitude 1.6 earthquake occurred near Elgin at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday. This is the 15th earthquake reported since December.…
DHEC provides update on delay in test results from some vendors
DHEC is addressing issues with multiple COVID-19 testing vendors failing to report results. The health agency says around 97% of tests are processed at large, non-DHEC labs, and some are falling behind due to issues ranging from staffing to a large volume of samples.
Prisma Health doctor on the spread of omicron in the Midlands
Health officials in the Midlands are concerned about the spread of the omicron variant, especially among children.
SC Democrat moves final US House map debate to Senate floor
A Democratic South Carolina senator says he'll wait to debate his radically different map for U.S. House districts before the full Senate.
DHEC: 10,744 new cases of COVID-19, 14 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 10,744 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
'Bold' likely the theme at South Carolina State of the State
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to say South Carolina needs to be bold and seize opportunities created by billions of additional dollars in the budget in his State of the State speech on Wednesday.
Consumer News: TSA releases report of guns found in SC airports last year, Tips to keep your home warm and electric bill down and more
Consumer News: TSA releases report of guns found in SC airports last year, Tips to keep your home warm and electric bill down and more.
AG Wilson: Judge denies bond reduction request for Alex Murdaugh
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a judge denied a request to reconsider a reduction to Alex Murdaugh's bond.
DHEC: 12,950 new cases of COVID-19, three additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 12,950 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
DHEC releases statement on delays of COVID-19 test results from vendors
As coronavirus cases surge across the Palmetto State, the demand for testing is also up. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they're actively addressing issues with testing delays at some of the state's large private facilities.
TSA reports a record number of firearms discovered in SC airports last year
A new report released this morning by the TSA says the state reached a new annual record for the amount of firearms found in carry-on luggage in 2021.
Storm's slick aftermath nixes S. Carolina lawmaking sessions
The South Carolina House and Senate sessions scheduled for Tuesday have been cancelled because of slick road conditions in parts of the state. Poor conditions remained in part of South Carolina's Upstate region and elsewhere after a winter storm dumped several inches of snow on some areas and ice elsewhere.
Comedian Katt Williams returns to Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Emmy Award winning Comedian and Actor Katt Williams is bringing the funny back to Columbia. Williams will hit the stage at…
Son of MLK implores Senate to act on Voting Rights on MLK Day
(ABC News) --- ATLANTA -- A day before the U.S. Senate was expected to take up significant legislation on voting rights that is looking likely to fail, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s eldest…
Consumer News: Prices at the pump up in SC, heating your home expected to cost you more
Consumer News: Prices at the pump up in SC, heating your home expected to cost you more.
Happy Martin Luther King Day from ABC Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Today ABC Columbia remembers the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During our 5, 6, and 11pm newscasts we will take you to celebrations and service events honoring the late civil rights leader. "Darkness cannot…
Crews continue work to repair SC roads, restore power in the state
High winds caused many trees and branches to fall on roads across the area. Downed power lines were also seen on some streets and even on some people's yards.
Scott creates MLK Day videos, hopes to rebut Biden speech
The U.S. Senate's only Black Republican is putting forth what he characterizes as a positive response to partisan rhetoric on race that he's best-positioned to rebut. Tim Scott of South Carolina tells The Associated Press that he hopes a video series on issues he sees as pertinent to the Black community will help refocus a fraught national conversation on race.
