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DHEC: 307 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC

DHEC reports 307 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.

SCDC reports 42 inmate deaths related to COVID-19

As of Monday, the South Carolina Department of Corrections says there have been 42 inmate deaths related to the coronavirus. Officials say the latest death was a 62-year-old inmate from the McCormick Correctional Institution.

SC Native 'Charlamagne Tha God' to host S.C. State commencement

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- Local native, radio talk show host, and philanthropist 'Charlamagne Tha God' had been tapped to deliver South Carolina State University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 7, 2021. 'Charlamange…

South Carolina grows by double digits again, tops 5M people

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's population has grown by double-digit percentage points for the fifth decade in a row, but that wasn't enough for the state to add another U.S. House seat. The…

SC DEW: MUSC Health looking to fill several nursing positions at recruitment event Tuesday

According to the SC DEW, SC Works Columbia is hosting a recruitment event Tuesday for the Medical University of South Carolina. Officials say MUSC Health is looking to fill several nursing positions throughout the state.

Ex-US congressman mounts Democratic bid for SC governor

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham has announced he will vie for his party's nomination for the 2022 South Carolina governor's race.

DHEC: 362 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths in SC

DHEC reports 362 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths in South Carolina.

South Carolina Senate to debate $10 billion budget this week

South Carolina senators are getting ready to debate a state budget that ended up with a lot more money that expected. Debate begins Tuesday on the roughly $10 billion spending plan that starts July 1.

Father, Son reunite after 50 years apart

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) -- more than 50 years ago-- Richard McCleary gave his infant son up for adoption--- .and hadn't seen him since, that is until Friday. Amanda Kinseth with our ABC …

Columbia Police on scene of deadly shooting in north Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in north Columbia. One male victim has died. It happened…

Sentencing date set for Derek Chauvin

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota court has set a June sentencing date for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Online court records say Chauvin will be sentenced on June 16 at…

Soldier in viral video not currently facing additional disciplinary actions from Ft. Jackson

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The commanding general at Fort Jackson says the soldier seen in a viral video shoving and yelling at a black man is not facing additional disciplinary actions right now. Jonathan Pentland, an active-duty soldier, has already…

Former U.S. Congressman Joe Cunningham files paperwork for potential run for governor

Former U.S. Congressman Joe Cunningham has filed preliminary paperwork for a potential run for governor. According to the State Ethics Commission's website, on Wednesday, the Charleston Democrat's name is listed as a candidate in 2022. Cunningham himself has not publicly announced his candidacy.

DHEC officials say vaccine appointments are going unfilled, encourage you to get your shot

Officials with DHEC are again encouraging people to go out and get vaccinated. During a virtual news conference Friday afternoon, Public Health Director Dr. Brannon Traxler confirmed that vaccine appointments are going unfilled.

AG Alan Wilson announces SC has received more than $84 million in tobacco settlement funds

Attorney General Alan Wilson says South Carolina has received $84.3 million in tobacco settlement funds. In 1998, South Carolina and 45 other states settled claims against the then four major U.S. cigarette manufacturers in what amounted to the largest financial recovery in U.S. history.