Prisma welcomes first baby of the New Year
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Welcome to the world Keanna Grace. Every year the folks at Prisma Health welcome the first baby of the new year. This year it is Keanna Grace who was born…
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North Myrtle Beach Police Sgt. dies after car crash while responding to a call
The City of North Myrtle Beach says a police sergeant died early Friday morning while driving to a call in Barefoot Resort.
SC Department of Agriculture accepting applications for hemp farming permits
If you're looking for a job, how about growing hemp. Starting Friday, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for hemp farming permits.
Some state lawmakers are questioning the state's vaccine rollout pace
Some state lawmakers are questioning the pace of the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout, even as the the Department of Health and Environmental Control says it is vaccinating people at a faster rate than most of the country.
Governor McMaster calls on DHEC to disclose information about status and location of COVID-19 vaccine doses to the public
On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster wrote a letter to the chairman of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, asking the department to provide the public with information about the status and location of every coronavirus vaccine dose in the state.
DHEC: 39,100 coronavirus vaccine doses administered in SC so far
On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control provided an update on the state's coronavirus vaccination effort.
SC DEW: Increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce reported an increase in initial unemployment insurance claims during the latest claim period.
DHEC: 3,234 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 39 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
California has nation’s 2nd confirmed case of virus variant
CALIFORNIA (AP) - California on Wednesday announced the nation’s second confirmed case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus, offering a strong indication that…
Lawmakers unhappy with state's vaccine roll-out despite above average numbers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers are questioning the pace of the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout even as health officials say they're vaccinating people faster than the rest of the country. The health department says the state has administered…
Former Florence councilman flying coronavirus vaccines across the Carolinas
A pilot and former Florence City Councilman is helping fly the COVID-19 vaccine across the Carolinas.
Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine approved for use in the U.K.
The British government says regulators have just approved the Oxford-Astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine.
Congressman Jeff Duncan plans to object the certification of the Electoral College in January
In a statement released Wednesday, Congressman Jeff Duncan of South Carolina District 3 said he plans to object the Electoral College certification on January 6.
DHEC: 2,323 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 42 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
SC Supreme Court suspends former councilwoman's law license
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--A former South Carolina county's councilwoman, accused of paying for vacations and shopping sprees with taxpayers' money, has been temporarily barred from practicing law. In an order posted…
Former Fort Mill police officer charged with domestic violence, additional crimes
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a former officer with the Fort Mill Police Department is facing several charges, including domestic violence.
DHEC: 2,208 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 22 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Governor McMaster urges South Carolinians to be celebrate the new year safely to limit coronavirus spread
On Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster released a statement, via Twitter, encouraging South Carolinians to be mindful of COVID-19 guidelines and regulations while celebrating the new year.
Officer shot, suspect dead after gunfire is exchanged in downtown Charleston Tuesday morning
An officer was shot and another person is dead after an exchange of gunfire in downtown Charleston Tuesday morning.
Governor, first lady both reportedly feeling great as they recover from COVID-19 diagnosis
Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster continue to recover from COVID-19. A spokesperson for the governor's office says the couple has spent most of the holidays in isolation.
