DHEC: 896 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 25 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Tuesday.
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Former SCANA CEO pleads guilty to federal and state fraud charges
The former CEO of SCANA Corporation pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud Wednesday. Kevin Marsh entered the plea in federal court in Columbia.
South Carolina delays 5-year minimum for stealing packages
A small group of South Carolina lawmakers has decided to postpone voting on a proposal to create a new law specifically to handle people stealing packages from porches
State lawmakers pushing to resume electric chair executions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina is trying to restart executions by dusting off the electric chair after going nearly 10 years without putting a condemned inmate to death. A House Committee voted 14-7 on Tuesday to make electrocution the…
Update: 1 dead and 1 injured after shooting on Cardamon Court
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police say one man has died after a fatal shooting on Tuesday night. Authorities say it…
House subcommittee discuses vaccinating teachers with Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman
Debate over whether teachers should be moved into phase 1A of COVID vaccine distribution continued in the Statehouse Tuesday. Tuesday afternoon, members of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee met with State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to discuss the process of vaccinating teachers.
State lawmakers debate bill that would ban transgender females from playing women's sports in school
Should transgender athletes be able to participate in women's sports? Tuesday morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee began debate on the Save Women's Sports bill.
DHEC: 718 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 21 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Monday.
Former SCANA CEO to enter guilty pleas in both federal and state court Wednesday
The former CEO of SCANA is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Kevin Marsh will enter the pleas Wednesday morning in federal court in Columbia.
Greenville Zoo welcomes new giraffe calf!
The Greenville Zoo welcomed a new addition over the weekend. 14-year-old Autumn the giraffe gave birth to a new calf on Sunday. According to the Greenville Zoo, the calf is a girl, but she does not have a name yet.
Former SC AG says 'Heartbeat Bill' could face years worth of hurdles
(CNN) -- Former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon believes it could take up to two years before the palmetto state's fetal heartbeat bill could have a final court decision. As Elijah Brand…
Richland School District Two hosts Black History Month gala
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- Monday evening Richland School District Two continued its Black History Month celebration with a virtual awards gala. District officals gave out honors to several community members…
Benedict College gets $65K grant to preserve historical integrity of school
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Benedict College is getting a huge grant…
South Carolina companies to lawmakers: Pass hate crimes bill
Nearly 100 businesses in South Carolina have announced they want the state to join 47 other states across the U.S. and pass a hate crime law.
Upstate woman becomes one of the oldest COVID-19 vaccine recipients in the country
One of the oldest coronavirus vaccine recipients in the world is right here in South Carolina.
Employers looking to hire individuals for nearly 3,000 positions at the "Honoring our Veterans Virtual Job Fair"
If you're looking for a new job, there are nearly 3,000 positions available at the "Honoring our Veteran's Virtual Job Fair."
NASA just released incredible footage of the Perseverance rover landing on Mars
(WOLO) - NASA has released video of the Perseverance Mars Rover landing on the planet. It is one-of-kind video that spans about three minutes showing the rover's descent from the moment the parachute deployed to the rover touching down on…
After Texas, SC governor wants winter storm review of grid
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster wants the state's electric providers to review their power grids to see if they could face problems like what happened in Texas during the recent winter storm.
DHEC: 779 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, eight additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
New, clearer pictures beamed back from NASA's Mars Rover
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WOLO) - One day after landing on Mars, NASA's Perserverance Mars Rover has sent back two pictures with much more clarity than the original photos beamed back. The camera on the #PerseveranceRover:#Mars2020 pic.twitter.com/aaBOmdPdQ3 — Josh…
