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.
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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.
UPDATE: Man found dead at local assisted living facility, authorities to relocate other residents
This morning, officers with the Cayce Police Department say they were called to an adult assisted living facility for reports of an unresponsive man. Officers say they are concerned with the living conditions they observed and are working with authorities to relocate the remaining residents to other safe facilities.
DHEC: 1,936 new cases of COVID-19, 14 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,936 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Memorial Plans For Cheslie Kryst Announced; Public Invited to Attend
The family will host a public celebration of life on Friday, February, 18th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at Elevation Blakeney.
DHEC shifts COVIID-19 testing strategy towards at-home rapid tests
DHEC is shifting its COVID-19 testing strategy toward at-home rapid antigen tests.
Lawyers will represent family of S.C. inmate who died in custody
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…
State leaders unveil new early childhood plan
SC First Steps, legislators and other state leaders presented the governor with a plan for strengthening the state's early childhood system.
SC Senate ups ante to $2 billion in income tax cut debate
The plan by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Harvey Peeler adds an even larger number to the debate on cutting taxes heating up in the General Assembly.
Gas prices up in the Palmetto State and across the country
The pain at the pump continues here in South Carolina.
SCDEW: First time unemployment insurance claims down last week
According to SCDEW, the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed in the state last week decreased from the week before.
Abortion rights advocates gather outside Statehouse
This morning, advocates rallied outside the Statehouse to oppose a bill that would ban abortions in the state.
DHEC: 1,977 new cases of COVID-19, 114 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,977 new cases of COVID-19 and 114 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
CFD crews respond to 2-alarm fire at Hammond School
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at Hammond School on Galway Lane. More than a dozen fire crews responded to the campus just after 8pm Wednesday night where they spent 2 hours trying to contain and put…
