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DHEC: 56 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC

DHEC reports 56 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths in South Carolina.

SC considers extending religious objections to therapists

South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to let mental health professionals refuse to provide care that violates their religious beliefs. The legislation was introduced in response to a new ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors in Columbia.

DHEC offers tips to prevent mosquito bites this summer

In recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, DHEC has tips to help prevent those pesky mosquito bites.

RCSD: Home and vehicle shot up on Chinquapin Circle; no one is hurt

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says no one is hurt after a home was hit by multiple bullets on Chinquapin Circle.

Claudette bringing rain and storms to the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Father's Day has been soggy, as the Midlands continues to experience tropical moisture from Claudette, moving in from the Gulf of Mexico. Some parts of the Midlands are seeing 1-3 inches of rain. According to Chief…

SC Red Cross looking for donors due to blood shortage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to roll up your sleeve for a good cause? The American Red Cross says it is experiencing a major blood shortage and they are looking for blood donations. According to officials, donors of all…

Tracking the latest forecast: Father's Day will be soggy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Father's Day will be a wet Sunday as the Midlands experiences tropical moisture moving in from the Gulf of Mexico. Plan on 1-3 inches of rain, possibly with a few spots seeing higher amounts. We will…

Lexington 'Smart 911' system for emergencies available to all residents

Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- All Lexington County residents now have access to a new free service that emergency officials say will help save critical time when emergencies arise. Officials say Smart911 allows you…

Video of SC high school graduate carrying Mexican flag across the stage goes viral

A video that now has over half a million likes on TikTok, shows a South Carolina high school graduate trying to carry a Mexican flag across the stage. For her, it was a message to say ‘thank you,’ but it’s left her without a diploma.

House and Senate leaders reach deal on South Carolina budget

South Carolina lawmakers have agreed to a compromise between the House and Senate versions of the state's more than $10 billion budget.

DHEC: 120 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one additional death in SC

DHEC reports 120 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in the Palmetto State.

SC Department of Corrections opens visitation at some prisons Saturday

Starting tomorrow, the Department of Corrections will begin phase one of in-person visitation for vaccinated inmates at certain prisons. Those include the Palmer, Livesay, Goodman and Manning institutions.

Lexington 2 parents say school lacks appropriate mental health intervention after child placed in handcuffs

Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- during the Lexington Two school board's budget meeting, board members heard from parents about concerns involving mental health funding. This stems from a May 12th incident where police…

Affordable Health Care Act upheld by Supreme Court

(CNN) -- The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has been saved by a Supreme Court decision. In a 7 to 2 vote, the Justices kept the health care law intact,…

Lexington School District II announces free summer meals for kids

Lexington, SC (WOLO) --The summer is right around the corner and that means children will be out of school on break. It also is the beginning of a time when children…

Scotch whisky makers welcome suspension of costly US tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Scotch single malt whisky makers breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after the United States agreed to suspend tariffs on one of Scotland’s main exports in the wake of the resolution of a long-standing transatlantic trade row…

Governor McMaster gives his thoughts on the hold put on the executions of two death row inmates

Yesterday, the South Carolina Supreme Court blocked two upcoming executions, saying the inmates could not be put to death until they truly have a choice between electrocution and the newly established firing squad option. Governor Henry McMaster says he does not agree with the court's decision.