SCDEW: Increase in first time unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW says there was an increase in the number of first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
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DHEC: 5,136 new cases of COVID-19, 137 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,136 new cases of COVID-19 and 137 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Police: Man critically injured in Forest Acres
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)--The Forest Acres Police Department is investigating a shooting that they say left a man in critical condition. Investigators say the shooting took place around 5:40 Wednesday evening and the Landings apartments on Covenant Rd. Police say…
Chapin police investigate shooting at fast food restaurant
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)--A man is in custody tonight accused of shooting a co-worker at a Midlands fast-food restaurant. Police in Chapin say Warren Rumph is charged with attempted murder. Investigators say they responded…
South Carolina DHEC pushes Test-To-Stay program for schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina school districts are being urged to adopt the ‘Test-To-Stay' program for students. The extra push comes today from South Carolina DHEC as advisors say it will…
SC lawmakers, educators find common ground in school choice
The bill would require every school district in the state to offer some type of program to send children to a school outside their zoned areas. It also would allow children to go to a school in a different district.
Hearn, three dozen more judges elected by SC Legislature
South Carolina Supreme Court associate Justice Kaye Hearn has been elected to another six-year term. Hearn was one of more than three dozen judges put on the bench by the General Assembly on Wednesday.
DHEC: 4,860 new cases of COVID-19, 101 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reported 101 coronavirus related deaths in its latest update.
Dept. of Corrections: Two SC inmates die from COVID-19 complications
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says two inmates died from complications of COVID-19.
COMET to offer COVID testing, vaccine, and boosters
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you're looking to get a free COVID test -- Health Force will have testing and vaccinations available every day this week. The organization will hold their week…
Whoopi Goldberg suspended from The View for holocaust remarks
NEW YORK (AP) _Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended for two weeks as co-host of ``The View'' because of what the head of ABC News called her ``wrong and hurtful comments'' about Jews and the…
Mental health and suicide prevention in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Conversations about suicide prevention and mental health are being had since the passing of former Miss USA and EXTRA correspondent who had ties to Columbia. The former USC…
Central Carolina Community Foundation awards more than $8.3 million in grants and scholarships
COLUMBA, S.C. (WOLO) - Scholarships are available for college students in the Midlands and across the state. The Central Carolina Community Foundation says more than 8.3 million dollars was awarded in grants and scholarships for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The…
Former Governor Nikki Haley visits the Statehouse
Former South Carolina Governor and Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley stopped by the Statehouse today.
House Democrats urge SC Senate to pass hate crime bill
House Democrats are urging the Senate to pass South Carolina's hate crime bill. ABC Columbia's Alex Tejada has the full story tonight at 6.
DHEC encourages schools to utilize 'Test to Stay' program to keep more kids in the classroom
DHEC is encouraging schools statewide to use the 'Test to Stay' program. It allows rapid tests to be used on K-12 students who have been exposed to COVID-19, in hopes that more students can stay in class in person.
DHEC: 4,137 new cases of COVID-19, 28 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 4,137 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
New Healthcare program set to open at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC (WOLO) ---Students who want to be nurses will soon have another option in South Carolina. The College of Charleston is creating a new school to train health care workers. The School…
One study ranks SC one of the worst states to find love
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- With Valentine's Day fast approaching one survey says South Carolina is not the place to find a date. According to https://wallethub.com/ this is the tenth worst state for singles…
Kia recalls more than 400k cars over faulty airbags
(ABC News) --- DETROIT -- Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the air bags from inflating in a crash. The recall covers certain Forte small cars from the 2017 and…
