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SCDEW reports uptick in first time unemployment insurance claims last week

SCDEW says there was a slight uptick in the number of South Carolinians that filed for first time unemployment insurance benefits last week.

SC Motor Fuel User Fee to go up 2 cents in July

Starting tomorrow, drivers across the state will see an extra two cents tacked on to gas prices, as part of the state's Motor Fuel User Fee, which helps support road, bridge and infrastructure construction across the state.

Another Earthquake hits Elgin Wednesday evening

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Another Earthquake was reported Wednesday evening after a series of afternoon Earthquakes. According to the USGS, a 3:34 magnitude earthquake was centered east of Elgin. The earthquake shook parts of the Midlands shortly after 7pm. And earlier, at…

Governor McMaster holds bill signing ceremony for Workforce and Military Recognition Act

A new bill could soon put money back into the pockets of South Carolina veterans.

Consumer News: Be on the lookout for scams this summer

SCGOP congratulates Ellen Weaver on winning Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education

After a hard fought campaign that ended up with primary results too close to call. Ellen Weaver ends up walking away winning the Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education during the June 28 runoff. Weaver beat her Republican competitor, fellow Republican Kathy Maness 63% to 32%.

SLED begins investigation into officer involved shooting

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been charged with taking over the investigation of an officer involved shooting.

Matthews wins Democratic US Senate nod in South Carolina

State Rep. Krystle Matthews has won the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.

Weaver wins Republican nomination for SC education leader

The South Carolina education superintendent candidate backed by the Republican establishment came back from her second place finish in the primary to win the runoff.

1 arrest as abortion protesters fill SC Statehouse lobby

A 32-year-old woman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault as abortion protesters spent about 90 minutes inside the lobby of the South Carolina Statehouse during Tuesday's special session on the state budget, authorities said.

SC House agrees to knock $25M computer out of $14B budget

The South Carolina General Assembly overturned many of Gov. Henry McMasters budget vetoes Tuesday, but they did agree with the biggest one, taking $25 million out of the $13.8 billion spending plan to try to help bring a super computer to Columbia.

SC Primary Election Runoff results

New indictment and bond hearing for Curtis Smith

Smith was arrested last week and today he was in court for a bond hearing.

Abortion advocates gather at the State House

Abortion rights activists gathered both inside and outside the State House today, rallying for women's rights.

Democrats Bruce, Matthews vie to face South Carolina's Scott

Two women are in a Democratic primary runoff Tuesday to challenge U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who said this will be his last term if he is reelected.

DOJ: Four SC residents plead guilty to PPP loan fraud conspiracy

According to the Department of Justice, four South Carolina residents pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently obtain millions in PPP loans.