DHEC: 424 new cases of COVID-19, 13 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 424 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths in the state.
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Judge freezes Alex Murdaugh’s money as lawsuits grow
The family’s lawsuit says Murdaugh is trying to hide millions of dollars they could possibly collect in their lawsuit and he could shift money between unknown accounts and potentially sell off property and a boat after he turned all his affairs over to his surviving son, Buster Murdaugh.
Hundreds of SCDOT employees participating in "Grab a Bag SC" litter pickup Tuesday
Hundreds of South Carolina Department of Transportation employees will be hitting the roads to pick up trash Tuesday. It's part of Lt. Governor Pamela Evette's "Grab a Bag SC" litter pickup.
DHEC: 505 new cases of COVID-19, two additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 505 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
AG Wilson joins lawsuit trying to halt vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a lawsuit against the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, calling it "unconstitutional."
Three dead after train strikes SUV in SC
In North Charleston, authorities say three people were killed after an Amtrak passenger train struck a car over the weekend.
Columbia mayor tops list of local races in South Carolina
About 200 city, county and other local elections are scheduled for Tuesday, according to the South Carolina Election Commission. The highest profile race is in Columbia, where Mayor Steve Benjamin decided not to run for a fourth term in the state’s capital and second-largest city amid his growing political profile.
Halloween Safety tips
CNN-- Another year of Halloween during the pandemic, but this year will be different with a successful vaccine rollout for those 12 and older. Top U.S. health officials say kids should enjoy this…
RCSD reporting shots fired at deputies; no details shared
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is reporting that shots have been fired at deputies, though have not shared any information regarding the circumstances. In an alert sent to news outlets, RCSD said Sheriff Lott will meet…
Judge to decide next week who controls Murdaugh's money
Judge to decide next week who controls Murdaugh's money
UPDATE: Lexington police find missing student on River Bluff HS campus
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- UPDATE: The Lexington Police Department says Brendon Edwards was found on the campus of River Bluff High School. Officials say he was hiding in the woods before walking out to first responders. ORIGINAL POST (10/29/2021 3:02 p.m.)…
US average mortgage rates rises as pandemic, supply shortages linger
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average long-term mortgage rate rose this week as inflation pressures, the coronavirus pandemic and some supply shortages linger. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage jumped to 3.14% from 3.09% last…
SCDEW: Increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was an increase in the the number of first time unemployment insurance claims last week.
Families of 9 killed in SC church settle with feds over gun
Families of nine victims killed in a racist attack at a Black South Carolina church have reached a settlement with the Justice Department over a faulty background check that allowed Dylann Roof to purchase the gun he used in the 2015 massacre.
DHEC: 729 new cases of COVID-19, 66 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 729 new cases of COVID-19 and 66 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
Police announce arrests in murder of Columbia seven-year old
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say two suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting death of a seven year old boy. Wednesday evening Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Travon Wilson and Kwatez Carter are charged with murder…
DHEC officials speak on when younger kids could get COVID-19 vaccines, pending approval
Pending FDA emergency use authorization and CDC approval, officials with DHEC say children older than five could be vaccinated in South Carolina as early as the end of next week.
Governor McMaster pens letter to congressional leaders regarding tax proposals on electric vehicles made by labor unions
Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster said he and 10 other governors sent a letter to leaders in the U.S. House and Senate opposing proposals of tax credits for manufacturers and buyers of electric vehicles assembled by labor unions.
DHEC: 630 new cases of COVID-19, 39 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 630 new cases of COVID-19 and 39 additional virus related deaths in the state.
State Superintendent of Education says she will not seek re-election
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman says she will not seek re-election.
