Bill establishing early voting moves forward in SC House
A bill that would establish no-excuse early voting is moving forward in the South Carolina House.
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Booming economy leads SC governor, House to bigger tax cut
Another round of better-than-anticipated economic news in South Carolina had the Republican governor and House leaders agreeing Tuesday to work toward a bigger income tax cut than they originally proposed.
Governor McMaster dedicates new holiday honoring the state's HBCUs
The governor was joined by presidents of the state's Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the ceremonial bill signing at the Statehouse today.
SC senators make short work of spending $2B in federal cash
South Carolina senators have spent less than two hours deciding how to spend more than $2 billion in federal money coming to the state.
DHEC reports decrease in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
DHEC reported a 43% decrease in COVID-19 positive patients admitted in just the past week.
DHEC: 1,210 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,210 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
Gov. McMaster declares today as Kidz in Lids Day
Governor Henry McMaster declared today as Kidz in Lids Day, in an effort to bring awareness to pediatric cancer.
New study from UofSC professor highlights the need for more domestic violence prevention measures
This morning, a University of South Carolina professor shared his findings on a recent study which estimates domestic violence in South Carolina cost the state $358.4 million in 2020.
SC Dept. of Ed to treat pandemic related mental health
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The State Department of Education is taking steps to recognize and treat the impacts of the pandemic on the mental health of children in South Carolina. Monday the…
Human remains found in Forest Acres are identified
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- Monday night the Forest Acres Police released the identity of the human remains found in a wooded area over the weekend. According to the Richland County Coroner,…
SC man killed following chase with police in Mississippi
Oxford, MS (WBMA)--A suspect is dead after a chase involving the Oxford police department early Monday morning. 26-year-old Alexander Kade Lanier of Greenwood, South Carolina died at the scene. According to Police…
Student accused of bringing gun to Richland Northeast H.S.
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested Richland Northeast High School student accused of bringing a gun to school. According to authorities, students told a teacher that a student…
DHEC: 1,593 new cases of COVID-19, no new virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,593 new cases of COVID-19 and no new virus related deaths in the state.
Fight over partisan school elections goes statewide in SC
A bill that would have candidates for school board run as members of political parties in one South Carolina district has been rejected by a bipartisan group of House members.
DHEC updates COVID-19 guidance for child care centers, K-12 schools
As cases of COVID-19 continue to decline, DHEC is updating guidance for child care centers as well as K-12 schools.
SC Senate to discuss spending $2 billion in federal cash
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Harvey Peeler says he expects the Senate on Tuesday to discuss the plan to spend $1.7 billion in COVID-19 relief on rural water and sewer systems and rural broadband internet.
Graham becomes early player to watch in Supreme Court drama
Sen. Lindsey Graham is among a handful of Republicans declaring a willingness to back President Joe Biden's yet-to-be-announced Supreme Court nominee.
S Carolina push to be 49th state with hate crime law stalls
South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice.
Homicide at local night club under investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a homicide that happened at a night club early this morning. The Richland County Sheriff's Department says, on February 13 around 3 a.m. deputies responded to reports of a shooting…
Body discovered in wooded area in Forest Acres
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)) - A body was discovered earlier today in a wooded area in Forest Acres between Two Notch Road and Linbrook Drive, according to the Forest Acres Police Department. Investigators say when they responded to the scene they…
