DHEC reports first confirmed cases of BA.2 omicron sub-variant
DHEC reported the first confirmed cases of the BA.2 sub-variant of the omicron variant in the Palmetto State.
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SC House panel considers bill to establish early voting
Lawmakers in South Carolina are considering a bill to establish no-excuse early voting across the state. A House panel heard testimony Wednesday on the Republican-crafted measure that would also require people voting by mail to supply a government-issued identification number with their ballot application.
South Carolina police officer charged in fatal shooting
Authorities say a small-town police officer in South Carolina has been charged with voluntary manslaughter for shooting and killing an unarmed man who led her on a high-speed chase and then tried to run from his wrecked car.
Gov. McMaster: CDC "going overboard" in its pushback on states lifting mask requirements
On average, cases are dropping in the U.S., and many states are updating their mask policies in response. This comes despite continued warnings from the CDC, which says it's too soon for those changes. Governor McMaster took to Twitter in response to the CDC's pushback, saying they're "going overboard."
DHEC: 3,105 new cases of COVID-19, 32 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,105 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Parents may get smaller tax refunds this year
(CNN) -- if you're a parent you're tax refund might be smaller this year. That's because you may have already received part of your enhanced child tax credit in 2021. It was part of…
CAE art program announces new picturesque line up
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The latest artists that will have their collections of art work displayed at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport have been chosen. The airport says artists for the…
Gov. McMaster visits former President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Columbia, S.C. (WPDE)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster met privately with former President Donald Trump last week. McMaster, who has been an avid supporter of Donald Trump, traveled to Mar-a-Lago at the former president’s request “and…
54th Orangeburg Massacre Commemoration
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Three men were killed and more than 20 were wounded when state troopers opened fire on a group of South Carolina State College students on February 8th, 1968…
$750 million in unclaimed property in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - There is more than $750 million in unclaimed property located across South Carolina. The South Carolina State Treasurer says 615,000 new properties have been reported to the state’s…
Consumer News: SC sees strong tourism rebound in 2021, Ways to save on your Super Bowl food spread
Consumer News: SC sees strong tourism rebound in 2021, Ways to save on your Super Bowl food spread.
SC House considering its own private school voucher bill
A House subcommittee approved a bill Tuesday that would create a three-year program to give $5,000 in tuition assistance to 5,000 students whose families are eligible for Medicaid or who have parents in the military.
DHEC: 2,373 new cases of COVID-19, 56 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,373 new cases of COVID-19 and 56 additional virus related deaths in the state.
National Black HIV, AIDS awareness day
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- According to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Black people in South Carolina are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. Monday is National Black HIV, AIDS Awareness day.…
Saluda Co. Sheriff's office wants to keep you warm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Saluda County sheriff's office wants to make sure everyone stays warm this winter. The law enforcement agency is holding a coat drive throughout the month of February.…
Lexington police search for suspected IPhone thieves
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police are hoping you can help them locate three individuals accused of swiping two iPhones from a Lexington Walmart. According to authorities the men seen in…
State Treasurer: More than 615,000 new properties added to Unclaimed Property Program
“We know that approximately 1 in 10 Americans have unclaimed property. Each year billions of dollars get returned to State Treasurer’s Offices across the country,” said Treasurer Loftis.
DHEC: 3,369 new cases of COVID-19, 66 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,369 new cases of COVID-19 and 66 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
AG Wilson, 15 other AGs file another lawsuit aimed blocking the president's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
State Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other attorneys general are filing another lawsuit to block President Biden's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.
Each state's favorite Valentine's Day candy
People in 12 states prefer candy hearts, including California, Florida and South Carolina.
