COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State leaders have started responding to a lawmakers's comments about why he voted against the hate crime bill moving its way through the South Carolina legislature. The bill known as the Clementa Pinckney Bill passed its…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House has approved a so-called constitutional carry bill that would let state residents carry guns openly without a permit. Lawmakers voted 69-47 in favor of the bill Wednesday. Several weeks ago, lawmakers approved…
Tuesday night, the University of South Carolina's biggest donor ended her association with the university after it failed to acknowledge her mother's passing. In a letter to the Board of Trustees, which was obtained by the Post and Courier, Moore stated, “the deepest regret of my life is the effort and resources I have expended on your behalf.”
South Carolina's hate crime legislation is one step closer to becoming law. Wednesday afternoon, the measure known as the Clementa Pinckney Bill passed its first reading in the House. The bill's sponsors say it will send a clear message that hate is not tolerated in South Carolina.
Governor Henry McMaster named the next director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Wednesday afternoon, the governor announced Robert Kerr will take over the position he previously held between 2003-2007. Prior to that he was employed by the agency for more than 20 years.
Wednesday, Attorney General Alan Wilson and several state lawmakers took part in the 10th Annual Children's Advocacy Day. Groups such as the Children’s Advocacy Centers, the Children’s Trust Program and Silent Tears help sponsor the day to bring child abuse to light.
State officials have recognized the month of April as the Month of the Military Child. It’s a chance to celebrate children all across the nation who make sacrifices and overcome many challenges.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
On the sloping side of a cemetery on the campus of Clemson University, dozens of small white flags with pink ribbons have replaced the beer cans that once littered a hill where football fans held tailgate parties outside Memorial Stadium.
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) ---South Carolina is getting a major boost from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for COVID-19 vaccine programs. The $47 million dollar award is intended to assist…
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) -- According to the Post and Courier, the University of South Carolina, Darla Moore says she is "embarrassed and Humiliated to be associated" with the University after they failed…
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster over an executive order requiring state agencies to fast-track employees' return to the office during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
At the Statehouse Tuesday, Senator Lindsey Graham and Governor Henry McMaster held a joint news conference to speak out against H.R. 1. The bill has passed the House and is now headed to the Senate.
Medical marijuana was once again center stage at the Statehouse Tuesday, as Republican Senator Tom Davis of Beaufort joined those with serious medical conditions to call on the Senate to pass the Compassionate Care Act. The pass of this bill would allow patients with debilitating medical conditions, and a doctor’s certification, to access medical cannabis from regulated facilities.
Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee took up a bill that would prevent local municipalities from passing laws relating to tobacco or vaping products. Supporters of the measure say such decisions should be left up to the state.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
A key deadline for legislation is coming up soon at the South Carolina Statehouse. Thursday marks the crossover deadline. Any bill that passes the House or Senate after that deadline must get a two-thirds vote in the other chamber to be considered.
South Carolina is getting a $47 million boost to its COVID-19 vaccination programs, particularly in minority communities. The $47 million award announced Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is intended to shore up local efforts to expand vaccine deployment.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - People looking for a COVID-19 vaccine have two walk-in options at Lexington Medical Center. The health system is accepting walk-ins inside the hospital auditorium and at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. Hundreds of spots…
A picture mocking George Floyd's death posted to social media is sparking outrage at a Lowcountry high school.
