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.
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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…
New details emerge about San Jose mass shooting suspect
(CNN) --We're learning more about the mass shooting that killed 8 people in California. Shortly after 6:30 Wednesday morning, the suspect 57-year-old Sam Cassidy opened fire at light rail maintenance yard in…
34th mayoral candidate killed in Mexico before June elections
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Yet another mayoral candidate in north-central Mexico has been killed, bringing to 34 the number of candidates murdered ahead of the June 6 elections. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday the killing was "without doubt"…
Sumter County investigates deadly shooting
Sumter, SC (WOLO) -- The Sumter County Sherri's Office is investigating a deadly shooting they say left a 20 year old dead. According to deputies, the shooting took place Wednesday afternoon in the 4200 block…
DHEC stresses importance of getting vaccinated before summer activities
Officials with DHEC says it is critical to get your COVID-19 vaccine before participating in summer fun. According to the agency, 44% of all South Carolinians, ages 12 and over have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Mount Pleasant PD searching for missing teen who may be in the Columbia area
The Mount Pleasant Police Department is looking for a missing 16-year-old they say might be in the Columbia area.
DHEC: 133 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 133 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths in South Carolina.
Camden native, Samuel E. Wright, voice of Sebastian in "The Little Mermaid", dies at 74
Actor and native of Camden, SC, Samuel E. Wright, best known as the voice of Sebastian the crab in "The Little Mermaid," has died at age 74.
Family of man killed in police custody to receive $10 million settlement
Charleston, S.C. (WCIV)--Charleston County Council approved a resolution to give a settlement of $10 million to the family of Jamal Sutherland. The measure was approved by the county financial committee today, immediately preceding the council…
Midlands woman arrested on drug charges
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators say they found meth, crack, and heroin in a woman's car during a traffic stop earlier this month. Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say Tina Dent of Gaston was stopped for a moving…
