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.
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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.
Midlands H.S. on lockdown as search for gunman continues
Richland Co, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is in the beginning stages of a investigating a shooting where a man was found shot to death in the 300 block of Dornoch…
Cause of death released in Gabby Petito case
Gabby Petito, the 22 year old woman found dead in a Wyoming national park died by strangulation. Investigators continue their search for Brian Laundrie, Petito's fiancé who disappeared after becoming a person of…
Columbia City Hall to 'Shed a Light' on metastatic breast cancer
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Columbia City Hall is going green, teal and pink Wednesday night. The Shine the Light event raises awareness for metastatic breast cancer research. October 13th is National Metastatic…
Tifani Moore to win Lexington-Richland 5 Board seat in special election
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - The race to fill a vacant school board seat in Lexington-Richland District 5 has come to an close. Tifani Moore will win the seat in a special election held Tuesday. Unofficial results from the Richland County…
State Fiscal Accountability Authority holds meeting Tuesday
State funding and spending has become increasingly more important during the pandemic. Serving as the chairman, Governor Henry McMaster sat in on the State Fiscal Accountability Authority meeting Tuesday.
Lawsuit says South Carolina redistricting is taking too long
Two civil rights groups are suing South Carolina, saying state lawmakers are taking too long to draw new maps for U.S. and state House districts.
Nikki Haley to serve on Clemson's Board of Trustees
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will serve on the Board of Trustees at her alma mater.
DHEC: 970 new cases of COVID-19, 22 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 970 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 additional virus related deaths in the Palmetto State.
The S.C. State Fair returns tomorrow "Stronger, Safer than ever"
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The fall season is finally here and that means that the 2021 South Carolina State Fair is less than a month away. Last year in 2020, like with…
Officer injured in prison incident
Lancaster Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the SC Department of Corrections says an inmate at an Upstate prison assaulted a guard and held him against his will. Officials say it happened at Kershaw Correctional Institution in Lancaster County Monday.…
Southwest cancels hundreds more flights; passengers stranded
DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines has canceled hundreds more flights following a weekend of major service disruptions that it blamed on bad weather and air traffic control issues. The pilots union accused the company of a botched response to what…
DHEC: 1,252 new cases of COVID-19, eight new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,252 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths in South Carolina.
