Affordable Health Care Act upheld by Supreme Court
(CNN) -- The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has been saved by a Supreme Court decision. In a 7 to 2 vote, the Justices kept the health care law intact,…
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Lexington School District II announces free summer meals for kids
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --The summer is right around the corner and that means children will be out of school on break. It also is the beginning of a time when children…
Scotch whisky makers welcome suspension of costly US tariffs
LONDON (AP) — Scotch single malt whisky makers breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after the United States agreed to suspend tariffs on one of Scotland’s main exports in the wake of the resolution of a long-standing transatlantic trade row…
Governor McMaster gives his thoughts on the hold put on the executions of two death row inmates
Yesterday, the South Carolina Supreme Court blocked two upcoming executions, saying the inmates could not be put to death until they truly have a choice between electrocution and the newly established firing squad option. Governor Henry McMaster says he does not agree with the court's decision.
DHEC: 94 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 94 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths in South Carolina.
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
Gov. McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of the Dept. of Commerce
At the Statehouse Thursday morning, Governor Henry McMaster nominated Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Lightsey has served in executive roles at Bellsouth, AT&T and General Motors.
Volvo to boost electric vehicle production in South Carolina
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Volvo Cars says the company will invest $118 million into its plant in Ridgeville to build Polestar 3 electric vehicles. The company on Wednesday announced the development involving its affiliate, Polestar Cars. The Ridgefield plant now…
Coroner: Black man in SC jail likely died of cardiac event
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A coroner says that a mentally ill Black man who died after an encounter with deputies in a South Carolina jail earlier this year likely died of a cardiac event. Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal…
SC Highway Patrol planning hurricane season lane reversal simulation Thursday
The South Carolina Highway Patrol will hold a lane reversal exercise tomorrow, in preparation for Hurricane season. No lanes will actually be reversed in the exercise, but drivers can expect to see additional law enforcement presence on I-26.
DHEC says four cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant have been confirmed in SC
This afternoon, DHEC announced there have been four cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant diagnosed in South Carolina, including one diagnosed here in the Midlands.
State court blocks 2 scheduled executions in South Carolina
The South Carolina Supreme Court has blocked two executions that had been scheduled this month under the state's recently revised capital punishment law. The high court issued the order Wednesday to pause execution plans for inmates Brad Sigmon and Freddie Owens.
Powerful thunderstorms knock down trees and power lines in the Lowcountry
Wednesday morning, residents in the Lowcountry woke up to downed trees and power lines scattered on the ground. Powerful thunderstorms blew through the area, including strong winds, lightning, heavy rainfall and even hail.
McMaster signs Santee Cooper bill, pushes for utility sale
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster still wants to sell state-owned utility Santee Cooper after signing into law a bill to overhaul the company.
SC lawmakers start negotiations on nearly $11 billion budget
South Carolina lawmakers are hammering out differences between the House and Senate versions of the state's nearly $11 billion budget ahead of the new fiscal year next month. A conference committee of House and Senate members met briefly Tuesday to begin the process.
SLED sets up tip line for information about the double murder of a Lowcountry mother and son
On Wednesday afternoon, SLED announced that they set up a tip line for information about the double murder of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Maggie was Paul's mother and the wife of prominent Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh.
DHEC: 86 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 86 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
SC Department of Workforce hosting Lower Richland Community Job fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab the resumes. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is working to host a Lower Richland Community Job Fair. It will take place Friday, June 18 at Eastover Park at 1031 Main Street in Eastover.…
Coroner: Jail death of Black man changed to a homicide
A coroner has changed the death certificate of a mentally ill Black man who died in a South Carolina jail earlier this year to say he died by homicide. Attorneys for Jamal Sutherland's relatives said Tuesday that the certificate originally indicated his manner of death was "undetermined."
Severe weather causes extensive damage to Lake Marion High School
SANTEE, SC (WOLO) - A storm system that blew through Orangeburg County caused significant damage at a high school and technology center. According to the Orangeburg County School District, parts of Lake Marion High School's roof are peeled…
