Study shows new record high for child COVID-19 hospitalizations
(CNN) --- A new record high for child COVID-19 hospitalizations. As more students return to school for the first time in a year, some districts are closing schools following deaths and…
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Interstate 26 expansion plans sped up to alleviate congestion
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina drivers could soon see some relief on one of our state's busiest interstates. Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced plans…
Lexington Two to require masks at all schools starting Friday
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Lexington School District Two has approved an immediate emergency mask mandate for all of its schools starting immediately. Students, staff and visitors will be required to wear a mask. The Board of Trustees approved the measure…
Governor McMaster signs bill aiming to level the playing field between car manufacturers and dealers
A bill evening the playing field between car manufacturers and dealers in South Carolina was signed into law today.
Anti-Defamation League says hate crimes went up at an alarming rate in SC
According to the Anti-Defamation League, FBI hate crimes data shows a 93% increase in crimes based on factors such as race, religion and sexual orientation.
SC Supreme Court finds the City of Columbia's school mask mandate violates state law
In an declaratory judgement action released Thursday, the South Carolina Supreme Court finds that the ordinance passed by the City of Columbia mandating masks in public schools is in violation of state law.
SC gov: Jumpstart I-26 widening with $360M in virus money
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster urged state lawmakers Thursday to use $360 million in federal pandemic relief funds to jumpstart the widening of Interstate 26 between Charleston and Columbia.
SLED arrests town’s ex-clerk for embezzling more than $200K
A former clerk for a South Carolina town has been arrested for embezzlement after allegedly buying personal items worth more than $200,000 with the town’s credit card, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said Wednesday.
DHEC: 5,229 new cases of COVID-19, 60 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,229 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
CDC issues recommendations for Labor Day holiday
Columbia, SC (WOLO/CNN) --- The Labor Day holiday weekend is right around the corner, but with coronavirus cases rising and the Delta variant surging, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) wants you…
Bus driver hailed a hero after rescuing wandering toddler
(CNN) - A Virginia bus driver is being hailed as a hero. Authorities say the driver was on his normal bus route when he spotted a toddler alone on a busy street…
2 infants found dead inside car outside of local daycare center
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of two infants officials say were alone inside a vehicle. According to deputies they responded to the Sunshine House Early Learning Academy along Wilson Boulevard around…
Dept. of Education releases report cards for the state's schools
The South Carolina Department of Education released report cards for the state, it's districts and schools that reflect the 2020-2021 school year.
DHEC: Young people and the unvaccinated drive up COVID-19 infections
Officials with DHEC says the chief factor driving the state's coronavirus case numbers are the unvaccinated and young people. Officials say ages 11-20 are now the most likely to test positive, followed by children from newborn to age 10.
DHEC: 5,152 new cases of COVID-19, 86 new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,152 new cases of COVID-19 and 86 new deaths in South Carolina.
President Biden stands by decision to end 20 year war
(CNN) --- President Joe Biden is speaking out, firmly defending his decision to withdraw U.S. Troops from Afghanistan. The president spoke Tuesday announcing an official end to the 20 year…
DHEC says you may experience COVID test result delays
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---With the recent increase of thousands of daily COVID -19 tests, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says they're aware of the longer wait times at testing sites,…
Police chief: Ida hit Louisiana town harder than Katrina did
GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) - Ida caused mass devastation on Grand Isle, a Louisiana town on a narrow barrier island that bore the full power of the Category 4 storm Sunday. About half of the properties in Grand Isle were…
S. Carolina Supreme Court mulls school mask mandate lawsuits
The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two challenges to a state rule limiting the ability of school districts to require masks for students and educators.
DHEC: 4,343 new cases of COVID-19, 37 new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 4,343 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 new deaths in the state.
