South Carolina senators have overwhelmingly voted to get rid of a requirement for hospitals and large medical centers to get permission from the state to build new facilities, make expansions or buy expensive equipment.
A former Rock Hill Police officer is standing trial this week. He's charged with assaulting a suspect's brother during the other man's arrest.
At the Statehouse this afternoon, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham called on South Carolinians to support an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to rein in the nation’s spending.
DHEC says the state's COVID-19 data since last Thursday are delayed due to a data processing issue.
Thousands more South Carolinians are getting back to work, according to SCDEW.
(CNN) --- Tax season is underway. The Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) is now accepting and processing tax returns. This year, parents are advised to keep an eye out for an I.R.S. mailing known…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As Black History Month draws near, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs are set to celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made in the world of healthcare.…
A South Carolina representative being drawn into a district with another House member is trying to convince the city of Orangeburg to join a lawsuit over the new redistricting maps.
The snow this weekend brought a freezing night for a poor pup in Horry County, and charges against its owner are pending.
A group of state senators are getting ready to hear from the public on a bill that would ban all abortions in South Carolina if the U.S. Supreme Court allows it.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is considering whether to sign into law a bill that would make it easier for businesses that recycle plastic by melting it to open in the state.
President Joe Biden often cites the critical role that South Carolina played when he won the Democratic nomination in 2020. He points to his long political ties to a state whose Black voters handed him a major victory during the primary season at a desperate time for his campaign. But now, one year into his presidency, some who supported Biden reluctantly or not at all say they're unimpressed and even dispirited.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina senator who has fought to allow medical marijuana in the state for seven years appears to finally be getting a debate on the Senate floor. Sen. Tom Davis' medical marijuana bill was put…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on the winter weather. According to John, the Wintry mix Friday evening will make its way out of the Midlands Saturday afternoon. Most significant impacts will be slippery roads…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges Midlands residents to stay off the roads for unnecessary travel as the winter weather moves out of the Midlands this weekend. If you have to drive, make sure you check…
(CNN) Another recall, this time -- frozen chopped spinach. Frozen food development is recalling specific lots of Lidl branded 12-ounce packages of frozen spinach. The recall is for a possible listeria contamination. The greens…
Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)--The US Geological Survey announced Friday afternoon that a 1.94 magnitude earthquake less than 5 miles south of Elgin. It is the 16th earthquake in the Elgin area since December 27th and the…
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 reports 13,898 new cases of COVID-19 and 55 additional virus related deaths in the state.
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.
