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DHEC receives first shipment of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests for the public

DHEC received its first shipment of more than 140,000 at-home rapid COVIDd-19 tests, and is ready to hand them out to South Carolinians.

DHEC: 13,898 new cases of COVID-19, 55 additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 13,898 new cases of COVID-19 and 55 additional virus related deaths in the state.

AG Wilson: State Grand Jury issues new indictments against Alex Murdaugh

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says the State Grand Jury issued four new indictments against Alex Murdaugh. Officials say the indictments against the former attorney include 23 new charges.

ABC Columbia tracking winter weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- ABC Columbia is tracking winter weather. According to Chief Meteorologist John Farley, thr wintry mix on Friday started out as freezing rain and sleet, then changed to all snow. The main issue with this storm will be…

25 officers given Medal of Valor for going above and beyond call of duty

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Every year, the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association awards officers who go above and beyond the call of duty with a Medal of Valor. Columbia 25 officers from around the state…

Bill making it illegal to use cell phone while driving heads to Senate

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A bill that would make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in their hands in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor. The proposal passed the…

Wintry Mix on Friday

We're going to see a wintry mix on Friday - focused mainly in the afternoon, evening, and overnight. It'll start out as freezing rain and sleet, then change to all snow. As for accumulations, don't expect much. There just won't…

SC Senate passes new US House districts with minimal changes

The South Carolina Senate has passed a new map for the state's U.S. House seats that makes minimal changes to the current seven districts.

DHEC reports fourth straight week of widespread flu activity in the state

Aside from coronavirus, flu season is still here and DHEC says South Carolina is in its fourth straight week of widespread flu activity.

SCEMD's tips to be prepared ahead of another expected round of winter weather

SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims last week

SCDEW says there was a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims last week.

DHEC: 12,309 new cases of COVID-19, 24 additional virus related deaths in SC

DHEC reports 12,309 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus related deaths in the state.

Ban on drivers holding cellphones heads to SC Senate floor

A bill that would make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in their hands in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor. The proposal passed the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday.

Series of earthquakes continues with 15th reported near Elgin

ELGIN, SC (WOLO) - The US Geological Survey has reported another earthquake, once again in the Elgin area of Kershaw County. The magnitude 1.6 earthquake occurred near Elgin at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday. This is the 15th earthquake reported since December.…

DHEC provides update on delay in test results from some vendors

DHEC is addressing issues with multiple COVID-19 testing vendors failing to report results. The health agency says around 97% of tests are processed at large, non-DHEC labs, and some are falling behind due to issues ranging from staffing to a large volume of samples.