DHEC: 2,232 new cases of COVID-19, seven additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,232 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths in South Carolina.
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SC House holds more redistricting meetings as maps delayed
The South Carolina House will take online testimony this week about redistricting as it appears the General Assembly won’t take up the new maps for U.S. House and state Senate and House districts for several months.
Public comment wanted on I-26 widening, I-95 exit upgrades
South Carolina transportation officials want to hear from the public about a project to widen part of Interstate 26 and improve one of the state’s key interchanges. The state is spending $19 million on preliminary engineering work to widen 22 miles of I-26 in Orangeburg, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.
Parents and students protest mask mandate at Charleston County School District
Parents and students protested Charleston County School District's mask mandate outside of schools this week. The district told parents that if their child did not wear a mask in the classroom, they would be sent home for virtual learning.
Lexington Deputies investigating comments made by suspended Irmo HS student
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)-- Irmo High School students moved to virtual learning Friday after comments made by a student on social media. The Lexington County Sheriff's office is investigating releasing this statement: "We’re looking into…
South Carolina Senate cancels next month’s special session
South Carolina Senate President Harvey Peeler sent a letter Friday to senators canceling the special session set to begin Oct. 12. They were supposed to debate how to spend billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief money and redistricting.
DHEC: 3,491 new cases of COVID-19, 124 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,491 new cases of COVID-19 and 124 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Columbia man charged with shooting, killing parents
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say a man is in custody after killing his parents in their Columbia home. Investigators say Kevin Westberry, 27, is charged with the murders of Subrina Westberry, 60,…
Charleston Co. students sent home for refusing to wear masks
(CNN) Charleston Co., SC ---Some Charleston County students are now learning from home after not wearing a mask at school. Reporter Rob Way spoke with the School Board Chair…
A familiar face has signed on for 4 more seasons of 'The View'
(CNN) --- If you're a fan of the popular talk show "The View"there's some good news . Comedian, Actress and longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg is staying on "The View" for four…
South Carolina State Fair set to return 'stronger, safer' in 2021
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The fall season is finally here and that means that the 2021 South Carolina State Fair is less than a month away. Last year in 2020, like with…
SLED: Murdaugh death investigations uncover other potential crimes
Colleton, Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for SLED says during the course of the investigations into the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, the wife and son of attorney Alex Murdaugh, agents uncovered…
Lexington deputies searching for suspect in fatal stabbing
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Dept. say they are searching the area around Piney Grove Rd and Harbison Blvd. for Julian Flott. Investigators say Flott is wanted in connection with…
Flags on the State House to fly at half staff in tribute to fallen Lt. John Stewart of Lake City PD
Friday, flags atop the State House and state buildings will fly at half staff to pay tribute to Lieutenant John Stewart of the Lake City Police Department.
S. Carolina senators hear testimony on COVID-19 treatments
As South Carolina continues to grapple with thousands of new coronavirus cases that have burdened hospitals and disrupted schools, the panel of lawmakers that oversees medical issues is gathering testimony from people who want greater access to unproven alternative COVID-19 treatments not currently recommended by public health officials.
SCDEW: Unemployment insurance claims down in SC
Unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina are dropping.
Lawsuits: Murdaugh used attorney friend to manipulate
A South Carolina lawyer charged with trying to arrange his own death steered the family of a housekeeper who died in his home to use a longtime friend as their attorney without revealing their friendship and then tried to take a $4 million settlement, according to the family’s lawyer. Alex Murdaugh also tried to convince a friend of his son to use the same lawyer again without revealing their friendship as investigators tried to sort out who was driving a boat in a 2019 fatal crash, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
DHEC: 3,165 new cases of COVID-19, 44 new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,165 new cases of COVID-19 and 44 new deaths in the Palmetto State.
Ways to keep your kids safely buckled up
CNN -- If you have a child that still requires a car or booster seat this is a perfect time to make sure you are keeping them as safe. During…
Lexington PD needs help identifying suspect
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department is reaching out to members of the public for help. Authorities want to hear from anyone that can help them identify this woman captured…
