AP: SC Democrats walk out to protest restrictive abortion bill
Democratic members of the South Carolina House have walked out of the chamber to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state.
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AP: South Carolina vaccine relief bill headed to McMaster's desk
South Carolina lawmakers have agreed to spend up to $208 million to bolster coronavirus vaccination efforts across the state.
Mayor Steve Benjamin delivers his final 'State of the City' address
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- As Columbia nears the one year mark since COVID-19 hit the Midlands Tuesday night outgoing Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his final State of the City address to a…
If you think the Midlands are cold, 'Take a Look at This'!
(CNN) -- As much of the country is hunkering down for another round of snow, one homeowner in Pennsylvania is making a statement with a frozen tradition. Plus, an art teacher…
Home invasion suspect dies after 82-year-old man fights back
JACKSON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina say a man accused of attacking an elderly couple in their home is dead after the 82-year-old husband fought back. The couple told the Aiken County Sheriff's Office the man forced his…
COMET CEO apologizes for recent bus service issues
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Facing criticism over its bus service issues, the CEO of the COMET is apologizing for inconveniences. An apology letter from John Andoh was made public Tuesday night. In it he wrote the transportation agency is aware…
State leaders discuss ways to improve distribution of COVID-19 vaccine in the state
On Tuesday, state lawmakers and health leaders in the state discussed ways to improve the overall distribution of the vaccine. Representatives from Prisma Health and the Medical University of South Carolina met with the Legislative Oversight Committee.
South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance introduced at the Statehouse Tuesday
Boat and fishing lure manufacturers in our state are joining forces to form the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance. The groups announced the alliance Tuesday morning at the Statehouse.
SC House discusses moving teachers to phase 1A of vaccination plan
Teachers and school staff across the state could be one step closer to getting the COVID-19 vaccine, after two resolutions that would allow them to move up to phase 1a were debated in the House committee Tuesday.
DHEC: 868 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 16 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Police standoff at Columbia hotel ends with arrest
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Late Monday night Columbia Police ended a standoff with a man barricaded inside a hotel room for around nine hours. CPD negotiators were on scene at the InTown Suites in the Harbison area. Managers of the…
AP: Michelin partners with African American museum in Charleston
The International African American Museum will not just have a building in Charleston but also a traveling exhibition thanks to financial help from an international tire maker with a huge South Carolina presence.
SCDOT: Lack of inmate and volunteer crews due to COVID-19 causing trash to pile up on SC highways
The impact of COVID-19 can be seen almost everywhere now, including on South Carolina's interstates. According to the Department of Transportation, the pandemic is keeping inmate crews and volunteers from gathering to clean up highways.
Industry professionals attend the SC Governor's Conference on Tourism and Travel
Just like many industries, tourism in South Carolina has taken a big hit due to the pandemic. Monday and Tuesday, hotels, restaurants and others with a stake in people coming to visit the Palmetto State are attending the South Carolina Governor's Conference on Tourism and Travel.
AP: SC House considers bill to keep churches open in emergency
A South Carolina House panel plans to review a bill that would confirm churches and other religious organizations are treated as essential services during a state of emergency.
Prisma Health offering free heart webinars this month
In a statement released Monday, Prisma Health announced that they will be offering three free heart health webinars during the month of February.
AP: South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency
Public health workers in South Carolina have been tasked with keeping the state safe for 143 years, ever since a health board was created following a yellow fever outbreak in 1878. Now, as the coronavirus pandemic surges, legislators are trying to break their agency apart.
DHEC: 1,109 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 31 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
AP: UN approves AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the coronavirus vaccine made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University.
Resolution that would put teachers in phase 1a of vaccination plan, heading to the House
The resolution making teachers eligible for the coronavirus vaccine is heading to the House. Last week, the South Carolina Senate voted unanimously for it.
