COVID-19 cases in South Carolina surge to record highs
South Carolina health officials say the state saw a record-high number of COVID-19 cases in the first two days of 2022.
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SCDPS: Preliminary report shows 10 people died on SC roads during New Year's travel
Over the New Year's holiday travel period, the South Carolna Department of Public Safety says at least 10 people died on state roads.
DHEC: 5,491 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,491 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
FDA authorizes boosters for ages 12-15
In the midst of the surge of COVID cases the FDA is now allowing Pfizer booster shots for children as young as 12 years old.
Strong winds topple South Carolina church steeple
Strong winds have tumbled a steeple from its perch atop a church in South Carolina's Lowcountry.
Several school delays & closings in the Midlands due to weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Due to severe weather several school districts have decided to delay or close schools on Monday, January 3rd. Lexington District One says they are switching to e-learning today. (All afterschool activities are canceled as well) Sumter…
Tow truck driver shot multiple times in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A tow truck driver is in the hospital after an early morning shooting in Richland County. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, on Sunday, January…
Human remains found in a ditch in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Human remains were found in a drainage ditch in two feet of water near the 200 block of Saturn Parkway in Columbia, according to…
DHEC reports record number of new COVID-19 cases in the state
Today, DHEC reported a new daily record of COVID-19 cases.
Official: COVID cases likely to soar in SC after New Year's
One of South Carolina's top public health officials is urging people to stay home on New Year's Eve as COVID-19 cases rise in the state.
Beamer gets mayonnaise shower as S Carolina wins Mayo Bowl
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer anticipated getting a bucket of mayonnaise dumped over his head would be awful.
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week
SCDEW reports a decrease in first time unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
DHEC updates COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance
DHEC updated its isolation and quarantine guidance, after new recommendations from the CDC earlier this week.
DHEC: 5,911 new cases of COVID-19, 10 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,911 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional virus related deaths in the state.
Spike in COVID cases in South Carolina
Today, DHEC reported a spike in COVID cases after the long holiday. This comes as at home covid testing kits are becoming difficult to find at stores and longer wait times at testing sites.
SCDPS: 10 killed on SC roads during Christmas holiday travel
SCDPS says 10 people were killed on roads on state roadways during the Christmas travel period this year.
DHEC: 3,391 new cases of COVID-19, seven additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,391 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
S Carolina House releases another congressional map proposal
South Carolina lawmakers have heard public testimony over a proposal to redraw the state's U.S. House districts that scales back the sweeping changes suggested in an earlier map.
Free rides home for New Year Eve revelers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- You might have the best intentions for celebrating New Year's Eve this Friday but if you or your designated driver are unable to drive safely, you can still get a free ride home. K.W. Beverage and…
Government agrees to extend SNAP benefits
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The more than 300-thousand households in South Carolina receiving emergency snap benefits will get those benefits for at least another month. A spokesperson for the Governor and President Biden announcing Tuesday the Palmetto state has been…
