DHEC: More than three million vaccine doses administered to South Carolinians
As of today, DHEC says more than three million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered to South Carolinians.
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DHEC: 451 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 451 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
SC governor signs into law college athlete compensation bill
South Carolina's governor has signed into law a bill that would allow college athletes in the state to make money or other benefits from their names and images. The law signed Thursday allows athletes to be paid from outside organizations for autograph sessions, guest appearances, sponsorships or other events that use their name, image or likeness.
SC senators pass bill allowing open gun carry with a permit
South Carolina senators have approved a bill allowing people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns in the open. The Senate voted 28-16 on Thursday on so-called open carry bill after about a dozen hours of debate over three days.
SC cuts federal unemployment boost from weekly payments
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says the state will stop participating in federal programs giving extra cash to unemployed workers amid the pandemic.
Lexington-Richland School District Five holds off on mask free policy
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Lexington-Richland School District Five has announced plans to reverse a decision that would have allowed students and staff to return to the classroom mask free. Advice from the…
Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott provides identity of Ft. Jackson soldier accused of hijacking a school bus
This afternoon, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott released the identity of a Fort Jackson soldier who was arrested for hijacking a school bus at around 7 a.m. The sheriff says 23-year-old Jovan Collazo will face 19 counts of kidnapping in addition to other charges.
Major South Carolina bridge closing, just 17 days projected
A massive bridge repair project on one of South Carolina's busiest highways begins Thursday night. The project will close the southbound Interstate 77 bridge over the Catawba River near Rock Hill and will likely cause commuting headaches.
DHEC: 373 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 373 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19 new deaths in the state.
South Carolina House adds firing squad to execution methods
The South Carolina House has voted to add the firing squad to the state's execution methods amid a lack of lethal-injection drugs. The chamber's 66-43 vote Wednesday is one of the last steps needed to finalize the bill.
South Carolina Senate rejects open carry of guns without permits
South Carolina senators debating a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on Wednesday rejected an attempt to get rid of the requirement for the permits. Senators voted 25-21 against the so-called constitutional carry amendment after several hours of debate.
RCSD: Armed Ft. Jackson soldier arrested after hijacking a Richland 2 school bus
Richland County deputies say they have arrested a Fort Jackson soldier who's accused of hijacking a Richland 2 school bus this morning.
South Carolina names 2022 ' Teacher of the Year'
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- One South Carolina educator gets a lesson in appreciation . Wednesday night State Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman announced that the 20-22 Teacher of the Year is Amy…
New program from SC Housing hopes to help those behind on rent payments due to the pandemic
According to officials, SC Housing has a new federally funded program to help those who fell behind on rent and utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SC DEW: Final day to submit documents if you received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Tonight is the deadline to send in documents if you received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. SC DEW says there are at least 30,000 South Carolinians who have not met the federal documentation
Wine giant Gallo close to $400 million center in S. Carolina
South Carolina will likely soon tweak its liquor laws to allow the biggest winemaker in the United States to spend $400 million on a new bottling and distribution center in the state. The House voted 98-11 on Tuesday to approve the bill that would allow California-based E& J Gallo Winery to open tasting rooms where people can sample their wines.
Whether to sell Santee Cooper splits utility reform in SC
The South Carolina House is insisting the state continue to accept offers to sell Santee Cooper. That means the fate of a bill to overhaul the state-owned utility will go down to the wire at this year's session.
DHEC: 397 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 11 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 397 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 11 new deaths in South Carolina.
Federal indictment returned for man charged with setting fire to Bishopville's City Hall and Post Office
According to Acting U.S. Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a jury in Columbia returned a multi-count federal indictment in connection with fires that damaged Bishopville City Hall and Post Office. Authorities say 61-year-old Jeffrey Albert Scott is accused of setting fire to Bishopville's Post Office and City Hall in October 2020.
Senators keep South Carolina hate crime bill alive for now
South Carolina's effort to become the next-to-last state to pass a hate crimes law has survived a challenge from some Republican senators. The senators had questioned whether it is necessary to add penalties to violent crimes based on someone's motives.
