DHEC updates school and childcare center guidance towards endemic phase
Officials say the updated guidance helps transition from Test to Stay and quarantine procedures towards living with the virus with minimal disruptions.
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DHEC: 737 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 737 new cases of COVID-19 and no new virus related deaths in its latest update.
Governor McMaster names next executive director of SCDJJ
Hendrick served as acting director starting in September 2021, after Freddie Pough resigned.
Senator Graham speaks on the effect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine
South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham says gas is going to go up significantly and cause a ripple effect if Russia invades Ukraine.
Bowling alley brawl under investigation
York County, SC (WOLO) -- a huge brawl breaks out at a bowling alley near Rock Hill. The video has gone viral, showing people throwing chairs and punching one another. Tonight deputies are…
UofSC updates mask mandates as cases drop
The University of South Carolina updates its mask mandates as they follow their coronavirus case counts which have drastically dropped on the campus.
Consumer News: More bad news at the gas pump, sales to look out for this week
Consumer News: More bad news at the gas pump, sales to look out for this week.
Upstate grandfather appears in court after grandson brings loaded gun to school
In the Upstate this weekend, a grandfather appeared in court after his grandson took a loaded gun to school. The grandfather is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child in the case. No one was injured when the 6-year-old brought the gun to "shoot zombies," but authorities say it was a close call.
UofSC history professor encourages people to celebrate President's Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - It's President's Day, a day that honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. University of South Carolina History Professor Woody Holton says today is not a day…
Senator Lindsey Graham to discuss Ukraine border situation at media event Tuesday
South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham says he plans on holding a media event tomorrow to discuss the current situation between Ukraine and Russia. Graham took to Twitter Sunday night, saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "playing the West like a fiddle."
Prisma urges parents to help kids build healthy habits during Children's Dental Health Month
Prisma Health is encouraging all parents and children to build healthy dental habits in awareness of Children's Dental Health Month.
Gov. McMaster tells Secretary of Defense that SC will not court-martial National Guardsmen who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19
Governor McMaster says the mandate is unlawful, and South Carolina does not plan to court-martial guardsmen who chose to not get vaccinated.
S Carolina Senate panel revives COVID-19 vaccine ban bill
Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey's proposal also would fine a private company requiring the shot $7,500 per employee fired because of that mandate.
Bill to consider churches essential in emergencies advances
A bill that would assure churches can meet in person in South Carolina during a pandemic or other emergency as long as other essential businesses can stay open is advancing in the state Senate.
SC House budget committee to take up $11.5B spending plan
The House Ways and Means Committee is meeting starting Tuesday to consider the $11.5 billion budget the General Assembly controls for the fiscal year starting in July.
One man dead after shooting at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Columbia, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators say on February 19, deputies received reports of a shooting at 1601 Longcreek Drive around…
UPDATE: Man found dead at local assisted living facility, authorities to relocate other residents
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Officers with the Cayce Police Department say they were called to an adult assisted living facility for reports of an unresponsive man Friday morning. Once arriving at Twilite…
Richland Co. Administrator responds to questions over inmate death
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A pair of civil rights attorneys in South Carolina say they have questions about an inmate's death at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Attorneys Bakari Sellers and Audia…
Family, friends gather for former UofSC athlete, Miss U.S.A memorial
ABC --- It was an emotional night for family and friends of Chelsie Kryst. Her celebration of life taking place at elevation church in Blakney. her mother talked about all the ways she…
Congressman Joe Wilson holds rally in support of Ukraine at the Statehouse
South Carolinians rallied at the Statehouse this afternoon in support of the people in Ukraine. Congressman Joe Wilson and Richland Representative Beth Bernstein joined dozens of locals to speak about the importance of solidarity for the people of Ukraine.
