Rapper Kodak Black gets probation in teen’s assault case
Rapper Kodak Black was sentenced to probation Wednesday for assaulting a teenage girl in a South Carolina hotel room.
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DHEC: 430 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 20 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 430 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 20 new deaths in the Palmetto State.
Joe Cunningham officially kicks off campaign for Governor
Charleston, SC (WCIV) -- Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham, officially kicked off his campaign this evening in the low country. Rachel Ellis with our ABC sister station in Charleston was at…
Lexington Sheriff's Department wants you to help them honor deputies
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- May is right around the corner and so are the start of two weeks that recognize the hard work of the men and women who serve…
Court decisions could force major SC lottery winners to reveal their identity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina has long been one of a handful of states where lottery winners can remain anonymous unless they choose to come forward, but that practice is receiving increased scrutiny thanks to a decision from the…
Trial date set for suspect accused of murdering Samantha Josephson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The man suspected of murdering a USC student who got into the wrong car, thinking it was her Uber ride, has a trial date. According to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court's online records, Nathaniel Rowland's case…
Two NASCAR race weekends coming to Darlington this year
At the Governor's Mansion Wednesday, Darlington Raceway officials announced two NASCAR race weekends this year.
DHEC asking vaccinated individuals to tell others why they got the shot
Wednesday afternoon, DHEC held a meeting asking South Carolinians to voice their opinions about why they chose to get their vaccine. They say communication is key in telling the public why heard immunity is the only way we can escape this deadly virus.
Bill to let SC college athletes make money heads to governor
A bill allowing college athletes in South Carolina to make money or other benefits from their names and images is on its way to the governor’s desk.
AG Alan Wilson launching SC Highway Heroes Campaign to combat human trafficking
Attorney General Alan Wilson is enlisting the help of truck drivers to curb human trafficking in the Palmetto State. On Wednesday, Wilson announced the expansion of the SC Highway Heroes Campaign.
DHEC: 403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 28 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 28 additional deaths in the state.
Electrocution, shooting may end S Carolina execution impasse
South Carolina House members may soon debate whether to restart the state's stalled death penalty with the electric chair. At issue is whether to add a firing squad to the execution methods.
Protests continue as FBI launches investigation into Brown shooting death
(CNN) ELIZABETH CITY, NC --- Protests continued into Tuesday night in Elizabeth City North Carolina despite a citywide curfew. The unrest comes after the deadly law enforcement shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. Last…
SC lawmakers again reject transgender athletes ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A committee in the South Carolina House has again rejected a proposal that would have prevented transgender students from playing on girls' sports teams in middle and high school. The House Judiciary Committee voted 13-11 against…
S. Carolina Senate stalls bill allowing open carry of guns
The chances of South Carolina joining most other states allowing licensed people to openly carry pistols and not hide them under a jacket has dimmed. A small group of senators met Tuesday to discussed a House-passed open carry bill but didn't find time to vote on it.
SCDEW: $1 million in funding available for Incumbent Worker Training, employers can apply now
The Department of Employment and Workforce is offering employers in the state an opportunity to avoid layoffs. According to the department, there is $1 million in funding available for Incumbent Worker Training.
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…
