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DHEC: 2,560 new cases of COVID-19, 15 new deaths in SC

DHEC: 2,560 new cases of COVID-19, 15 new deaths in SC.

DHEC: More than 10,000 South Carolinians have now lost their lives to COVID-19

DHEC says the number of South Carolinians who lost their lives to COVID-19 is now past 10,000.

Senate OKs Dems’ $3.5T budget in latest win for Biden

Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution through the Senate early Wednesday on a party-line 50-49 vote.

SCDPS reminds drivers to be on the lookout near bus stops and school zones

As students head back to school this month, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for kids near school zones and bus routes.

SCDNR says they continue to receive reports of free-ranging tegus, shortly before new registration policy takes effect

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says they are continuing to see reports of free-ranging, non-native black and white tegus. According to SCDNR, all black and white tegus and hybrids must be registered by September 25.

Attorney General Alan Wilson says the City of Columbia's school mask mandate violates the law

South Carolina Attorney General says the school mask mandate passed last week by the Columbia City Council goes against state law.

South Carolina gov gets anti-abortion org’s 1st 2022 backing

A leading anti-abortion group has picked South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster as its first gubernatorial endorsement in next year’s elections, part of a broader strategy to seed top state jobs with abortion opponents as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to give states more power over the issue.

DHEC: 2,204 new cases of COVID-19, 11 new deaths in SC

DHEC reports 1,954 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 250 probable cases for a total of 2,204 cases. DHEC also reports 11 additional deaths in South Carolina.

Attempted murder suspect out on bond arrested again for weapons, drug charges

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - A man out on bond for attempted murder is back behind bars after Lexington Police made a drug and weapons arrest during a traffic stop Sunday night. Stolen AR-15, ammunition, and drugs…

SCAG Wilson joins coalition of AGs calling for quicker implementation of Called ID technology

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson wants the federal government to hang up on robocalls for good. Wilson joined 51 state attorneys general in asking the FCC to move up the deadline for smaller telephone companies to implement Caller ID technology.

SCDOT says it is moving into Phase 2 of Carolina Crossroads project

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation say the department is moving into Phase 2 of the Carolina Crossroads project.

SC for Ed reports more than 1,600 teacher vacancies in SC public schools

Many kids in South Carolina are heading back to school this month, and SC for Ed says there are still more than 1,600 classroom teacher vacancies posted in South Carolina public schools

DHEC: 2,467 total new cases of COVID-19, nine new deaths in SC

DHEC reports 2,467 total new cases of COVID-19 and nine new deaths in South Carolina.

Prisma Health limiting visitation due to COVID-19 surge

Prisma Health is updating its visitation policy due to the recent rise in cases of COVID-19.

Governor McMaster: Masking children to protect adults is the wrong thing to do

Governor Henry McMaster held a news conference to update the state's response to COVID-19. McMaster began by encouraging people to make the decision to get vaccinated if they want to, pointing out how readily available the vaccine is. Despite acknowledging the threat the Delta variant poses, McMaster says he refuses to shut the state down or require masks in school.