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Congress passes extension on 'Keep Kids Fed' act

Congress passed a bill Friday that aims to keep up the expanded, pandemic-era distribution of free meals for all students this summer.

SC Republicans are set to further restrict abortion post Roe

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, lawmakers are poised to further restrict abortion rights in Republican-controlled South Carolina — which is not one of the 13 states with “trigger laws” banning abortion.

Gas prices dip down in SC heading into the weekend

If you're heading out of town for the weekend, your wallet could be getting a break.

State leaders react to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Leaders from the Palmetto State voiced their opinion on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Governor Henry McMaster says he will work quickly to file motions to make the Fetal Heartbeat Act go into effect.

Contract employee arrested at DJJ facility

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with the Department of Juvenile Justice say a non-DJJ contract employee had a gun in his personal belongings at a Midlands Evaluation Center on Shivers Rd. DJJ Executive Director Eden…

FDA orders Juul to stop selling its e-cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it is taking Juul Labs e-cigarettes and other products off the market.

MANESS VS. WEAVER: Republican state superintendent of education candidates face runoff for party nomination

Early voting has already begun and the winner will face off against Democrat Lisa Ellis in November.

Gov. McMaster reads declaration recognizing the work of the Human Affairs Commission

This morning, officials read a declaration by Governor Henry McMaster recognizing the commission's work over the years.

Authorities say "serial killer" caught, sentenced for role in disappearance and death of SC woman

A North Carolina man, who authorities call a serial killer, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the disappearance and death of an elderly woman from South Carolina.

SCDEW: Decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims last week

Jobless claims are down in the Palmetto State, after soaring just last week.

AG Wilson: SC joins multi-state settlement over Carnival Cruise Line data breach in 2019

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced South Carolina and multiple states obtained a $1.25 million settlement with Carnival Cruise Line, after a data breach in 2019.

SC Democrat seeks age limit for 'geriatric' politicians

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Joe Cunningham is proposing an age limit for South Carolina politicians — a cap that would cut off the 75-year-old incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster — and making a veiled argument that even fellow Democrats like President Joe Biden are staying “in office way past their prime.”