Governor McMaster says there is no need for a vaccine lottery in SC
While some states roll out lotteries for folks to get their vaccine, South Carolina's governor says it's not necessary for our state.
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New law lets SC education chief fire boards after takeover
A new law in South Carolina allows the state education superintendent to fire the entire school board in districts that have too many schools rated as "underperforming."
DHEC urges parents to keep an eye on their kids and keep them safe in the water this summer
DHEC says an average 453 children under the age of five drown in the U.S. each year. That's why they are passing along safety tips to parents to keep their children safe while having fun in the water this summer.
Sheriff: Rail yard shooter stockpiled guns, ammo at his home
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Authorities say a gunman who killed nine of his co-workers at a California rail yard had stockpiled weapons and 25,000 rounds of ammunition at his house before setting it on fire. Officials said Friday that…
Pressure building to change filibuster rule to forward Biden's agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pressure is mounting on Democrats to end the practice of requiring 60 votes to move legislation through the Senate if they hope to advance President Joe Biden's agenda. Earlier Friday, Republicans blocked a bill that would have…
Largest container ship to visit the East Coast makes stop at port in Charleston
A record breaking container ship made its last stop in Charleston Friday, before it heads overseas. The CMA CGM Marco Polo is the largest container ship to ever visit the East Coast, according to the South Carolina Ports Authority.
DNR: New law banning tegus from being brought in state goes into effect
New laws go into effect today, banning a type of lizard from being brought into the state. The Department of Natural Resources announced Friday that tegus are now banned in the state.
DHEC urges parents to vaccinate their kids before summer break if they are eligible
DHEC is urging parents to make sure their children 12 and over are vaccinated before the summer break begins.
Top South Carolina Democrat wants $1M vaccine lottery prize
One of South Carolina's top Democratic lawmakers wants the state to use some of its COVID-19 relief money to offer $1 million prizes to people who get vaccinated for the disease. House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford says the prizes would be similar to a program in Ohio.
DHEC: 257 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 10 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 257 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths in South Carolina.
SCEMD encourages you and your family to participate in Hurricane Preparedness Week
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1, and now is the time to get prepared. Officials with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division say Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 30-June 5.
S.C. Senators meet with officers, family of fallen officer in Jan 6 attack
Washington, DC (WOLO) --U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), and U.S Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) met with the families of Fallen Capitol police officer Brian Sicknick , Capitol Police officer Harry…
Execution date set for inmate suing SC over firing squad law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Supreme Court has set an execution date for one of two death row prisoners suing the state over a new law allowing inmates to choose between a firing squad or the electric chair.…
Busy stretch of Interstate 26 getting new layer of pavement
One of the busiest interstates in South Carolina is getting a fresh layer of pavement starting next month. The Department of Transportation says crews plan to resurface 11 miles of Interstate 26 in North Charleston overnight on weekdays starting in June and running through October.
Celebrity Cruises cleared to set sail this June
Cruises are coming back to the U.S. next month. Celebrity Cruises has been cleared to set sail from Fort Lauderdale in June.
DHEC: 208 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 208 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
Powerful SC lawmakers close in on Santee Cooper compromise
A powerful group of House and Senate leaders are pledging to take differences in each chamber's proposal to overhaul state-owned utility Santee Cooper to their members. Conference committee members also said Wednesday they hope to approve a compromise at next week's meeting.
Chester Co. deputies speak about their efforts to arrest murder suspect Tyler Terry
We're learning more about the deputies involved in tracking down and arresting Tyler Terry and his accused accomplice, Adrienne Simpson. Terry has been charged in connection with multiple murders in two states.
Memorial Day gas prices the highest in seven years
34 million Americans are expected to travel by car this weekend. According to GasBuddy, gas prices are hitting their highest mark in seven years heading into Memorial Day.
S.C. Attorney General: Gas prices are not the result of pipeline
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina's Attorney General says the prices you see at the pump are not related to the cyber attack on the Colonial pipeline a few weeks ago. Wednesday…
