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DHEC: 1,510 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 34 new deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.

Governor McMaster responds to calls to move teachers up in line for vaccines

Governor Henry McMaster took to Twitter over the weekend to further explain why he does not want to prioritize vaccinating teachers ahead of some of South Carolina's seniors.

DHEC: 2,745 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 54 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as on Thursday.

DHEC: Nearly 500,000 coronavirus vaccine doses administered in SC so far

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says nearly 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the state so far.

AP: The Latest: AstraZeneca: Vaccine may work against UK variant

The developers of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine say the shot appears to work against the variant detected in Britain.

Tameika Isaac Devine to run for mayor

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- City of Columbia Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine is holding a press conference Friday afternoon where she is expected to announce her run for Mayor of Columbia. This comes after…

Senate approves budget bill as Harris casts tie-breaker vote

Vice President Harris gave the tie breaking vote to approve a budget resolution of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan.

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial

Former President Donald Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial, according to an adviser.

Daniel Rickenmann to run for mayor

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia City Council Member Daniel Rickenmann tells ABC Columbia News he is planning on running for Mayor. Rickenmann currently represents Columbia's fourth district. He says he is running to foster…

Horry County Police officer honored for saving family from drowning during Hurricane Sally

A Horry County Police officer received a special honor this week for his heroic actions following Hurricane Sally earlier this year.

UofSC partnering with state government to develop statewide cyber ecosystem

Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster and University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen announced a new partnership between the state and the university. The partnership is an effort to develop a statewide cyber ecosystem which they say is the first step in making South Carolina highly competitive in the cyber industry.

DHEC: 1,649 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 75 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.

AP: Retired military doctor is SC health agency's new director

The South Carolina Senate has hired a military doctor to be the new director of the state's beleaguered health and environmental agency.

Prisma Health launching new program that allows people to receive organ transplants closer to home

On Thursday, Prisma Health announced a new program that will allow those who need kidney transplants to have the procedure without leaving town.

Officials say teachers will be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine in SC

The state says teachers are the next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Henry McMaster and Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman want every school district to have a plan in place to vaccinate its teachers.

House GOP faces difficult vote over stripping Greene of committee assignments

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., walks with fellow House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, following a meeting called by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Democrats are demanding that the GOP leadership…

Tip helps Columbia police arrest burglary suspect

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Columbia Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into a Saluda Avenue home last week. Columbia police say 52 year old Clarence Sims was wanted for breaking into the Five…