SCEMD encourages groups to participate in "ShakeOut" exercise for Earthquake Preparedness Week
This week is Earthquake Preparedness Week. State emergency officials are raising awareness for earthquakes and taking part in a drill.
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SC State Fair brings new deep fried favorites to fairgoers
The South Carolina State Fair is here and that means rides and, of course, food! This year there are some new treats that are already favorites for fairgoers. ABC Columbia’s Alex Tejada went behind the scenes to check them out.
SC Housing partners with local organizations to help families find rental and utility assistance
Through the SC Stay Plus program, SC Housing and local organizations continue to help families find rental and utility assistance.
DHEC: 922 new cases of COVID-19, 49 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 922 new cases of COVID-19 and 49 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
State leaders react to Colin Powell's passing due to COVID-19
State leaders react to Colin Powell's passing due to COVID-19
Bond denied in South Carolina heart attack murder case
YORK, S.C. (AP) - A judge has refused to allow a man charged with murder after his aunt died of a heart attack after a Christmas home invasion to get out of jail while awaiting his trial. [caption id="attachment_590277" align="alignleft"…
Attorney: Alex Murdaugh considered a person of interest in the death of his wife and son
Alex Murdaugh is considered a person of interest in the death of his wife and son, according to his attorney. Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were shot and killed in June at the family's estate in Colleton County. This comes as Murdaugh is under arrest for the second time in a month. He's now accused of stealing settlement money from the family of his longtime housekeeper who died in 2018. At the time, Murdaugh said she died after tripping over the family dog at his home.
Savannah River Site contractor sued over vaccine mandate
The operator of a sprawling federal nuclear reservation in South Carolina says the vast majority of its 5,500 workers are now vaccinated against COVID-19 after the company mandated the shots. But nearly 80 Savannah River Site employees who have refused to get inoculated are now suing Savannah River Nuclear Solutions over the requirement, arguing the stipulation flouts South Carolina law because it amounts to illegally practicing medicine.
Lawyer: Murdaugh knows he’ll go to prison for stealing money
“He has indicated clearly that he is going to try to right every wrong – financial wrong – and others that he may have committed. Look, he’s reconciled to the fact he’s going to prison. He understands that. He’s a lawyer,” Murdaugh attorney Dick Harpootlian said Friday on “ Good Morning America.”
UofSC inducts largest Athletic Hall of Fame class in school history
Thursday night 10 of the 2021 University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame inductees were announced.
College professor arrested for criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 11
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A local college professor who worked at both Allen University and the University of South Carolina has been arrested for criminal sexual conduct with a minor who was under the age of 11. [caption id="attachment_589852" align="alignleft"…
SCDEW: Increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW says there was a slight increase in the number of initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
DHEC: 1,304 new cases of COVID-19, 22 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,304 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 additional virus related deaths in the state.
SLED: Alex Murdaugh charged in connection with investigation into misappropriated settlement funds from the death of former housekeeper
SLED says Alex Murdaugh has been charged with two felony counts of obtaining property by false pretenses. Authorities say the charges come in connection with SLED's investigation into misappropriated settlement funds from the death of the family's former housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield.
Keeping babies safe during 'Safe Sleep' Awareness month
(CNN) --- Aside from breast cancer awareness -- October is also safe sleep awareness month. it's one of the leading causes of death for babies -- but sudden infant death syndrome can be…
Dylann Roof’s request to reconsider recusal is denied
Dylann Roof’s chances for a new appellate hearing continue to dwindle, with a court refusing to reconsider recusing itself from his appeal over his death sentence and conviction in the 2015 racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation.
Dismissal upheld in SC lawsuit over unemployment benefits
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a lawsuit against Gov. Henry McMaster over his early exit from federal unemployment programs providing extra money to residents during the pandemic.
Gates now open at the South Carolina State Fair!
The gates to the South Carolina State Fair are officially open!
DHEC: 893 new cases of COVID-19, 40 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 893 new cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional virus related deaths in the state.
SC’s Tim Scott gives early nod to McMaster in governor race
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott didn’t endorse a primary candidate in South Carolina’s 2018 gubernatorial race, but for 2022, he’s offering an early nod to incumbent Republican Gov. Henry McMaster.
