DHEC hosting virtual vaccine town hall with SCETV Thursday
DHEC is partnering with SCETV to host a live virtual town hall titled "A Shot of Hope: COVID-19 Vaccine Community Town Hall" tonight at 7 p.m.
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Chicago mayor: Only reporters of color get interviews to mark her 2-years in office
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the only one-on-one interviews she will do to mark two years on the job will be with journalists of color. Tweeting and then sending a letter to members of the City Hall…
SC woman accused of trying to drown children in a pond in Darlington appears in court
A woman accused of leaving children in a vehicle in a pond Monday appeared in court Wednesday morning.
City of Myrtle Beach passes new rules for the beach this summer
The City of Myrtle Beach passed some new beach rules for everyone this summer. Under the new rules, it is now illegal to dig a hole deeper than two feet on the beach, and no holes can be left unfilled.
Officials: Prison sergeant smuggled meth-laced lollipops
Investigators say a South Carolina prison sergeant was caught smuggling meth-laced lollipops into the facility where she worked.
SNAP benefits now accepted as payment on Food Lion To Go
Food Lion customers now able to redeem SNAP benefits online while using Food Lion To Go.
Solicitor seeking expert opinions on SC jail death reports
A South Carolina prosecutor says she is seeking outside opinions after reviewing official reports on the January jail death of a man with mental health issues. Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said Tuesday that she intends to bring justice to the family of Jamal Sutherland.
DHEC: 181 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 10 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 181 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 10 new deaths in South Carolina.
38% of SC gas stations still experiencing outages, mostly along coast
Parts of South Carolina are still seeing a shortage of gas from the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack. According to GasBuddy, 38% of gas stations are still experiencing fuel outages in the Palmetto State. Officials say the majority of those are on the coast in Myrtle Beach.
Male teen found shot dead at Baron Dekalb Road in Kershaw
Kershaw County deputies say they are investigating a homicide after finding a teenage male shot to death on Baron Dekalb Road.
Kershaw Co. deputies say popular scam is making the rounds
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) -- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is asking you to be on the look out for scammers that are trying to scare people into forking over money in a scam authorities say is once again making…
Hospitality, Tourism virtual hiring event held Thursday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you are in the market for a job in the hospitality or tourism industry you're in luck. The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is teaming up with SC Works for a virtual hiring event…
Governor McMaster presents the Governor's Excellence in Science Research Awards
Some of the state's brightest minds were recognized at the Statehouse Tuesday. Governor Henry McMaster announced the Governor’s Excellence in Science Research Awards.
South Carolina man indicted for role in US Capitol riot
A South Carolina man accused of throwing objects at police officers, among other crimes, during the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has been indicted on multiple federal offenses.
Virtual job fair for hospitality workers being held on Thursday
Those looking to find work in the restaurant and hotel business have an opportunity to talk to employers this week. Thursday, SCDEW is holding a virtual job fair in partnership with the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association.
DHEC: 112 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 112 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Bidens earned $607,336 last year, tax returns show
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has released his tax returns, restoring a long-standing presidential tradition. They show that 25.9% of the first couple's income went to the federal government in 2020. The average federal income tax rate is just…
Governor’s OK means S Carolina now allows open carry of guns
Gov. Henry McMaster said Monday he signed into law a bill allowing people with concealed weapons permits from the state to carry their guns in the open.
Loved ones gather at the Statehouse to honor children's lives lost-Pushing for DIPG Awareness Day
Monday afternoon, parents and loved ones gathered at the Statehouse to celebrate the children they've lost to one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer.
Rally in Charleston calls for "Justice for Jamal, Justice for All"
A rally Monday in Charleston called for police accountability in the jailhouse death of Jamal Sutherland.
