AP: SC Senate committee to review small annual teacher raises
A Senate Committee will consider this week whether to restore a small annual raise for most teachers delayed because of budget uncertainties due to COVID-19.
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'Obamacare' sign-ups reopen as Democrats push for more aid
HealthCare.gov's market for subsidized health plans reopens Monday for a special three-month sign-up to get coverage like Obamacare.
AP: South Carolina revenues up, but no one knows if it will last
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina economists have decided to make no changes to 3-month-old revenue estimates because COVID-19 is still causing so much uncertainty in the economy. The state Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office said Friday that revenues in…
Man killed in road rage shooting at SC gas station
LORIS, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a driver shot and killed another driver after a road rage incident at a South Carolina gas station. Loris Police said the shooting happened Thursday afternoon after one driver came out of his pickup…
You can name a cockroach after your ex this Valentine's Day at the Greenville Zoo!
If love isn't exactly in the air for you this Valentine's Day, here's a unique gift that could maybe offer up some revenge. The Greenville Zoo is letting people name a cockroach after someone you'd rather forget!
State Superintendent Spearman: Vaccines for teachers can help ensure schools remain open
With the South Carolina Senate voting to move teachers and school staff to phase 1A of vaccination distribution, the Department of Education is making plans if that measure become law.
DHEC: SC remains among the top in the nation for vaccine administration
South Carolina continues to be among the nation's leaders in distributing the vaccine.
SC DEW: Two SC women arrested for unemployment insurance fraud
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, a St. Matthews woman and a Charleston woman have been arrested and accused of committing financial identity fraud in order to receive unemployment insurance benefits.
U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy warns South Carolinians about online romance scams
With Valentine's Day coming up this weekend, U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. put out a warning for South Carolinians to be aware of online romance scams.
DHEC: 2,070 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 45 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
A Publix employee does a good deed and gets more than expected in return
(CNN) -- One random act of kindness, leads to another. And as the saying goes, "what goes around, comes back around." A Publix cashier paid for a womans' groceries. A woman he had never…
AP: Over 9,000 virus patients sent into NY nursing homes
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes early in the pandemic under a controversial directive that was scrapped amid criticism it accelerated outbreaks, according to new…
Veterans Affairs, U of SC to hold vaccination event
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Monday February 15th, the Veterans Affairs along with the University of South Carolina plan to hold vaccination event for veterans. This is a one day event that will take place…
Red Cross in need of donations to hold blood drive
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The American Red Cross is hoping you can take a little time out to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life. The organization says the…
DHEC addresses current vaccine supply concerns
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control held a board meeting Thursday morning and discussed current vaccine supply issues, as well as concerns that not enough people will get the vaccine even when it becomes available.
DHEC: 1,428 new confirmed of COVID-19, 84 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Wednesday.
DHEC: Fed. government warns of possible vaccine shipping delays in the southeast due to severe weather
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says the federal government has made them aware that some southeastern states could experience a delay in COVID-19 vaccine shipments due to severe weather over the next few days.
Prisma Health consolidating vaccination sites to better manage vaccine administration amidst increased demand
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, Prisma Health announced that they are cutting the number of coronavirus vaccination sites from 12 to six in order to better manage vaccine supplies amidst the increased demand. Prisma says the move will help them more efficiently serve patients and streamline site logistics.
A letter sent to CDC requests they 'evaluate vaccines effectiveness' for long term care residents
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---- The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) pen a letter to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) asking for them to take a closer look at how effective the COVID-19…
AP: Speaker seeks same election rules in South Carolina counties
South Carolina's House Speaker wants to make what he says is an important change in the state's election system before it gets tested by a close or controversial election.
