SCDEW: Unemployment claims up for the fourth straight week
Unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina went up for the fourth straight week. Nearly 2,500 South Carolinians filed for unemployment last week.
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DHEC: 331 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, five additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 331 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths in the Palmetto State.
K-9 handlers take part in 'REDDI' training event to detect explosives
Our local K-9s and their handlers learned some new tricks to better help our communities. 21 K-9 handlers from 14 law enforcement agencies across the state got together for hands-on training to detect explosive devices.
S.C. Congressman Jim Clyburn wraps up 'Help is Here Town Hall Tour'
Hopkins, SC (WOLO) -- South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn was in the Midlands Wednesday for his "Help is here Town Hall Tour." Clyburn has been making the rounds through South Carolina communities trying…
Top Senate Democrat supports bill to legalize marijuana
The Senate's top Democrat is backing a bill that would strike down a longstanding federal marijuana prohibition.
Three people arrested, accused of trying to provide contraband to a prisoner
The South Carolina Department of Corrections says the three suspects were arrested near the Kershaw Correctional Institution.
Hemp farmer sees big SC business potential in legal marijuana
Hemp farmer sees big SC business potential in legal marijuana.
Prisma: Increase in Delta variant cases in SC
Doctors with Prisma Health discussed the increase of the Delta variant in our state, as well as what parents need to know as back to school time approaches.
DHEC reports 58% increase in state COVID-19 cases since Fourth of July weekend
Over a week after the Fourth of July holiday weekend, DHEC says they have seen a 58% increase in COVID-19 cases in the state.
FBI needs help identifying man who may have information about a child victim of sexual exploitation
The FBI is asking for the public's help identifying a man they think may have information about a child victim of sexual exploitation.
20 states support South Carolina in abortion lawsuit
Twenty states are supporting South Carolina’s defense of a new abortion law, arguing in an amicus brief that a federal judge was wrong to pause the entire measure instead of just the provision facing a court challenge.
5 MUSC Health workers removed for noncompliance with vaccine policy
Five workers with MUSC Health have been removed after failing to comply with the health care provider's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
DHEC: 204 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 204 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths in South Carolina.
Two South Carolina boys, ages 8 and 9, charged with involuntary manslaughter
Two young boys, ages 8-years-old and 9-years-old, have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a 62-year-old man in South Carolina.
Santee Cooper starts search for new leader for utility
Santee Cooper is starting the process of looking for a new leader for the state-owned utility.
Orangeburg school district offers rising juniors paid apprenticeship
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) -- The Orangeburg County School district wants to put students on its payroll working for the district after school. Five students who are about to be Juniors have the…
SC Governor attends Accelerate SC meeting to discuss 'American Rescue Plan'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster convened the Accelerate SC Committee Tuesday. Originally, the group was formed to manage the state's response to COVID-19. On Tuesday, the purpose was initial discussion of the more…
SCDOC: South Carolina boasts the lowest prisoner recidivism rate in the country
Fewer inmates in South Carolina are returning to prison than anywhere else in the country. Department of Corrections Director Bryan Sterling announced the Palmetto State has the lowest recidivism rate in the nation at 21.9%.
Woman Duct Taped To Seat On American Airlines Flight To Charlotte
A woman was duct taped to a seat on an American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Charlotte last week, according to a spokesperson for American Airlines.
South Carolina boy with heart defect would love cards in the hospital to cheer him up
A four-year-old from Hartsville has spent a lot of time in hospitals due to a congenital birth defect and would love nothing more than to read some mail while he recovers from another surgery at MUSC.
