US Labor Department warns 3 GOP states over COVID rules
OSHA officials say Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with their promises to enforce labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
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DHEC: 823 new cases of COVID-19, 50 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 823 new cases of COVID-19 and 50 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Wando man sentenced for 2018 bank robbery in Charleston
According to Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a Wando man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to robbing a bank in Charleston.
Civil rights attorney wants deputies criminally charged in death of Jamal Sutherland
Charleston, SC (CNN) --- The family of Jamal Sutherland and their attorney are calling for criminal charges to be brought against the former detention officers they say are responsible for his death. Sutherland died…
Student at Carolina Springs middle charged with bringing loaded gun to school
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Lexington County middle school student is accused of having a loaded gun in his backpack at school Tuesday. Deputies say the 13 year old boy, a student…
Lexington PD participates in national drug take back day
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington Police Department is teaming up with The Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, and Drug Enforcement to keep your unused, unwanted or expired prescriptions from getting into…
DHEC: 613 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 613 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
Teacher reads bed-time story to students on Facebook after brain surgery
(CNN) --- One day after a Pennsylvania teacher has surgery to remove a brain tumor she hopped on Facebook live...to read a bed-time story. But, as Shannon Perrine shows us, she had another…
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.
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.
