Bill to let SC college athletes make money heads to governor
A bill allowing college athletes in South Carolina to make money or other benefits from their names and images is on its way to the governor’s desk.
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AG Alan Wilson launching SC Highway Heroes Campaign to combat human trafficking
Attorney General Alan Wilson is enlisting the help of truck drivers to curb human trafficking in the Palmetto State. On Wednesday, Wilson announced the expansion of the SC Highway Heroes Campaign.
DHEC: 403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 28 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 additional deaths in the state.
Electrocution, shooting may end S Carolina execution impasse
South Carolina House members may soon debate whether to restart the state's stalled death penalty with the electric chair. At issue is whether to add a firing squad to the execution methods.
Protests continue as FBI launches investigation into Brown shooting death
(CNN) ELIZABETH CITY, NC --- Protests continued into Tuesday night in Elizabeth City North Carolina despite a citywide curfew. The unrest comes after the deadly law enforcement shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. Last…
SC lawmakers again reject transgender athletes ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A committee in the South Carolina House has again rejected a proposal that would have prevented transgender students from playing on girls' sports teams in middle and high school. The House Judiciary Committee voted 13-11 against…
S. Carolina Senate stalls bill allowing open carry of guns
The chances of South Carolina joining most other states allowing licensed people to openly carry pistols and not hide them under a jacket has dimmed. A small group of senators met Tuesday to discussed a House-passed open carry bill but didn't find time to vote on it.
SCDEW: $1 million in funding available for Incumbent Worker Training, employers can apply now
The Department of Employment and Workforce is offering employers in the state an opportunity to avoid layoffs. According to the department, there is $1 million in funding available for Incumbent Worker Training.
DHEC: 307 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 307 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
SCDC reports 42 inmate deaths related to COVID-19
As of Monday, the South Carolina Department of Corrections says there have been 42 inmate deaths related to the coronavirus. Officials say the latest death was a 62-year-old inmate from the McCormick Correctional Institution.
SC Native 'Charlamagne Tha God' to host S.C. State commencement
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- Local native, radio talk show host, and philanthropist 'Charlamagne Tha God' had been tapped to deliver South Carolina State University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 7, 2021. 'Charlamange…
South Carolina grows by double digits again, tops 5M people
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's population has grown by double-digit percentage points for the fifth decade in a row, but that wasn't enough for the state to add another U.S. House seat. The…
SC DEW: MUSC Health looking to fill several nursing positions at recruitment event Tuesday
According to the SC DEW, SC Works Columbia is hosting a recruitment event Tuesday for the Medical University of South Carolina. Officials say MUSC Health is looking to fill several nursing positions throughout the state.
Ex-US congressman mounts Democratic bid for SC governor
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham has announced he will vie for his party's nomination for the 2022 South Carolina governor's race.
DHEC: 362 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 362 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths in South Carolina.
South Carolina Senate to debate $10 billion budget this week
South Carolina senators are getting ready to debate a state budget that ended up with a lot more money that expected. Debate begins Tuesday on the roughly $10 billion spending plan that starts July 1.
Father, Son reunite after 50 years apart
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) -- more than 50 years ago-- Richard McCleary gave his infant son up for adoption--- .and hadn't seen him since, that is until Friday. Amanda Kinseth with our ABC …
Columbia Police on scene of deadly shooting in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in north Columbia. One male victim has died. It happened…
Sentencing date set for Derek Chauvin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota court has set a June sentencing date for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Online court records say Chauvin will be sentenced on June 16 at…
Soldier in viral video not currently facing additional disciplinary actions from Ft. Jackson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The commanding general at Fort Jackson says the soldier seen in a viral video shoving and yelling at a black man is not facing additional disciplinary actions right now. Jonathan Pentland, an active-duty soldier, has already…
