Governor McMaster meeting with accelerateSC to discuss American Rescue Plan funds
Governor Henry McMaster is holding a meeting with accelerateSC today to discuss funds coming from the American Rescue Plan.
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Winemaker setting up shop in SC
Chester, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday the governor's office announced E&J Gallo Winery will establish an east coast facility in Chester County. According to the governor's office the move will bring an investment of $423…
Police: 4 dead, 4 hurt in shooting on Chicago’s South Side
Police in Chicago say at least four women have died and at least four people are hurt after a shooting Tuesday.
Health experts expect more severe flu season this year
(CNN)--- The efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19-- lowered the threat of flu season last year in 2020. Now experts are warning that the upcoming flu season will be severe. Steve Nannes…
Man found shot to death in Cayce identified
The Lexington County Coroner has released the identity of the man found shot to death in Cayce Monday morning. Margaret Fisher says 42 year old Jose Gonzalez was found dead inside of his care around…
News execs protest seizing of journalists' phone, email records
Bruce Brown, second from right executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, speaks accompanied by Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan, left, Washington Post Executive Editor Sally Buzbee, Washington Post general counsel Jay…
Vice President Harris visits vaccination sites in Greenville, encourages more South Carolinians to get their shot
Vice President Kamala Harris spent her Monday in the Upstate encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The vice president visited two vaccine sites in Greenville as a part of the White House's "Month of Action" plan to reach millions of Americans that need to get vaccinated.
Myrtle Beach parking meters show booming tourism after COVID
It may just be loose change, but parking meters are helping to show how tourism is booming along South Carolina's most popular beach as the COVID-19 pandemic eases.
Coroner: Mother, son shot multiple times
A mother and son from a prominent legal family were shot multiple times before they died. Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey told The Island Packet Monday that both Paul Murdaugh and his mother Maggie were shot multiple times June 7 before they died.
SCDOT: Road money drops without higher electric car fees
The woman in charge of South Carolina roads is warning lawmakers that the growth in electric vehicles will mean a drop in how much the state has to spend on roads unless they make some changes.
DHEC: 92 confirmed cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 92 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
Novavax officials say a large study found that its COVID-19 shot is about 90% effective and its also protected against variants.
Ned Beatty, titanic character actor of 'Network,' dies at 83
Ned Beatty, the Oscar-nominated character actor who in half a century of American movies, died at 83 years old.
Netanyahu ousted as Israel's prime minister
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Israel's parliament has voted in favor of a new coalition government, formally ending prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's historic 12-year-rule. Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minster, presiding over a diverse and fragile…
Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council says clear change is needed at DJJ
A week after employees at the Department of Juvenile Justice walked off the job, the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council met today at the Statehouse. Members of the committee say it is clear change is needed.
DHEC announces COVID-19 Action Week to encourage more South Carolinians to get their shot
Beginning Sunday, DHEC is asking the public to particiapte in their COVID-19 Action Week in an effort to get more South Carolinians vaccinated.
Federal judge won't halt upcoming South Carolina executions
A federal judge in South Carolina has denied a request to block the upcoming executions of two prisoners scheduled to die under the state's recently revised capital punishment law.
DHEC: 156 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 16 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 156 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 16 additional deaths in South Carolina.
3rd guilty plea in South Carolina nuclear project failure
A former official for the contractor hired to build two South Carolina nuclear reactors that were never completed has pleaded guilty to lying to federal authorities. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he's sentenced.
South Carolina ends academic year with deficit
The South Carolina athletic department said it will end its academic year with a $27 million deficit due to fewer people at football games last season and the increased costs of testing and quarantining athletes and staffers due to COVID-19.
