DHEC agrees with new mask guidance from the CDC
With COVID-19 cases and deaths surging in the Palmetto State, DHEC officials say they agree with the new CDC guidelines of everyone wearing masks inside, whether they are vaccinated or not.
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Superintendent Molly Spearman announces multi-million dollar investment in early childhood education
More families in South Carolina will have access to early childhood education. State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the First Steps Program announced a $14.7 million partnership to expand 4K education throughout the state.
Prisma Health: Lack of vaccinated individuals not due to vaccine availability
Doctors with Prisma Health say the lack of people receiving their vaccinations in South Carolina is not due to the lack of availability, pointing out that the vaccines are available at doctors offices and at events throughout the state.
DHEC: 871 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, nine new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 871 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 522 probable cases and nine new confirmed deaths in South Carolina.
80 dogs, 2 monkeys, bird in poor condition taken from home
At least 80 dogs were taken out of a South Carolina home because they were living in very poor conditions, deputies said.
Department of Education: SC public schools will not adopt CDC's recommendations for required masks
The South Carolina Department of Education says public schools in the state will not adopt the CDC's recommendations on required mask wearing in schools.
DHEC: 827 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one new death in SC
DHEC reports 827 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 272 probable cases and one new death in South Carolina.
Fed to discuss pullback of economic aid with inflation up
(ABC NEWS/ASSOCIATED PRESS) WASHINGTON -- With inflation uncomfortably high and the COVID-19 Delta variant raising economic concerns, a divided Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss when and how it…
Cunningham says plan would boost South Carolina COVID shots
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham is rolling out a plan to boost South Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccinations, a number the former congressman said is low due to a lack of leadership under Republican Gov. Henry McMaster.
Horry County PD holds auction for unclaimed and abandoned items
The Horry County Police Department hosted their annual unclaimed/abandoned items auction this weekend. Many stopped by to get their hands on a vehicle, even those with "sketchy" backgrounds.
No charges to be filed in the death of Jamal Sutherland in a Lowcountry jail
No charges will be filed against the deputies involved in the death of a mentally ill man in the Lowcountry. Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said that evidence from the lengthy investigation into the death of Jamal Sutherland would not lead to convictions of the officers involved.
Hire Me SC creates new resource to help families of those with disabilities in the job hunt
Families of people with disabilities have a new way to look for jobs. Hire Me SC launched a new free online resource they say will increase employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
DHEC: 664 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 664 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 303 probable cases and two new deaths in the Palmetto State.
SC senators hold first of 10 public redistricting hearings
A group of South Carolina senators will travel around the state this week holding public hearings on how to draw new districts for South Carolina House and Senate seats as well as the U.S. House.
1960s civil rights activist Robert Moses has died
Robert Parris Moses, a civil rights activist that led Black voter registration drives in the American South during the 1960s has died at 86.
Deputies searching for inmate who escaped Orangeburg hospital with no clothes
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office says it is looking for an inmate who escaped with no clothes from the the Regional Medical Center. “Right now we believe he has no clothes on, so he shouldn’t be…
Gov. McMaster presents 2021 SC Historic Preservation Awards
Governor Henry McMaster presented the 2021 South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards.
Noem to headline GOP event in early-voting South Carolina
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, possibly mulling a 2024 White House bid, is making her debut in South Carolina next month — an introductory step in the first Southern state to cast Republican-primary votes for president.
DHEC: More than 90% of COVID-19 cases and deaths from June were among the unvaccinated
DHEC says more than 90% of coronavirus cases and deaths from the first two weeks of June were among the unvaccinated.
Gov advises vaccine-reluctant to talk to doctors, friends
South Carolina’s governor said while getting the COVID-19 vaccine was the right decision for him, other people reluctant to get the shot need to talk to friends, pastors and doctors and decide if it is best for them. Gov. Henry McMaster’s comments Thursday came as statistics show both good news and bad news with the pandemic.
