Medical Univ. of SC completes takeover of Midlands hospitals
The Medical University of South Carolina on Monday completed its purchase of several hospitals and an emergency room in the Midlands.
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UofSC will once again require masks inside campus buildings
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina announced Friday it would immediately begin requiring face coverings inside campus buildings. The University cited low vaccine uptake statewide and high disease transmission rates in Richland County as reason for the…
DHEC: 1,392 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,392 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 811 probable cases and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
State officials announce extension of emergency SNAP benefits
Governor Henry McMaster and Department of Social Services Director Michael Leach announced that they extended the deadline for emergency supplements for the state's elderly, young and at-risk population enrolled in SNAP.
South Carolina lawmaker to challenge US Rep. Tom Rice
A South Carolina state lawmaker is mounting a primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, saying the five-term Republican broke his constituents’ trust by voting to impeach former President Donald Trump earlier this year. In an interview Thursday with The Associated Press, state Rep. Russell Fry said that he will be a candidate for Congress.
Congress passes emergency bill to fund Capitol security, Afghan visas
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has overwhelmingly passed emergency legislation that will bolster security at the Capitol, repay outstanding debts from the violent Jan. 6 insurrection and increase the number of visas for allies who worked alongside Americans in the Afghanistan…
McMaster sued after turning down federal unemployment aid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Four jobless South Carolinians have sued Gov. Henry McMaster over his decision to exit the federal unemployment programs providing extra money to jobless residents earlier this summer. The residents said in lawsuit filed in state court…
Consumer News: Disney bringing back indoor mask requirements, tax-free weekend coming up and more!
Consumer News: Disney bringing back indoor mask requirements, tax-free weekend coming up and more!
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
Jobless claims are down in South Carolina. According to SCDEW, 1,479 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week.
Superintendent Molly Spearman releases statement on DHEC's COVID-19 guidance ahead of the school year
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released a statement on DHEC's guidance ahead of the new school year.
DHEC: 1,200 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four confirmed deaths in SC
DHEC reports 1,200 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 667 probable cases and four new confirmed deaths in the state.
DHEC releases guidance for K-12 schools in the upcoming year
DHEC released their COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools for the upcoming school year. Officials say they strongly recommend mask use for all people inside, and wearing masks is required on school buses and other public transportation.
Governor McMaster leading group filing a brief asking the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
Governor McMaster announced that he is leading a coalition of 11 other governors urging the Supreme Court to overturn their previous decisions in multiple landmark cases regarding abortion.
Pfizer CEO pushes for third COVID shot
(ABC News) --- On the vaccine front the CEO of Pfizer pushing for a third shot. This comes as the surge of COVID cases is overwhelming hospitals from coast to coast. ABC's Morgan Norwood has…
DHEC issues new wildfire smoke alert for Thursday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is once again issuing a wildfire smoke alert for South Carolina. The smoke originated from wildfires burning across parts of Central…
Walmart offers to pay 100% of college tuition for employees
(CNN) -- -Walmart will pay for full college tuition and book costs at some schools for its U.S. workers, the latest effort by the largest private employer in the country to sweeten…
Boy, 14, charged in shooting death of 44-year-old SC woman
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) - Investigators say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after he shot and killed a 44-year-old woman in a South Carolina home. Lancaster County deputies say the boy was arrested a short time after the…
5 wounded, 2 critically in downtown Charleston shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say five people have been wounded and two of them are in critical condition after a shooting Wednesday near downtown Charleston. Investigators are still trying to figure out where the shooting started and who was…
Governor McMaster signs bill to help protect vulnerable adults from scammers
Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill designed to prevent the elderly and other vulnerable adults from falling prey to scammers.
Superintendent Spearman encourages others to wear their mask and for those eligible to get vaccinated
While new legislation in South Carolina prohibits schools in the state from mandating masks, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman plans to wear one and encourages others to do the same. Spearman also encourages anyone eligible for the vaccine to roll up their sleeves and get the shot.
