Inmate on SC’s death row for 37 years dies of natural causes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say an inmate who had been on South Carolina's death row for more than 37 years has died from a stroke. Sixty-year-old Donald Allen Jones was convicted…
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Congressman Jim Clyburn reacts to the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Congressman Jim Clyburn: "FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine reinforces what we already knew: coronavirus vaccines are safe and effective at saving lives from this deadly disease... It is my hope that today’s news will dispel any remaining doubts unvaccinated Americans may have about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, help them recognize the falsity of dangerous misinformation, and lead them to get vaccinated without delay.”
DHEC: 3,540 new cases of COVID-19, 45 additional deaths reported in latest update
DHEC reports 3,540 new cases of COVID-19 and 45 additional deaths in South Carolina in its latest report.
City officials: Be aware of possible flooding in certain areas
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More rain throughout Sunday could bring 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in the Midlands. The additional rain could cause minor flooding, say forecasters. The National Weather…
Local Law Enforcement enforce Sober or Slammer campaign
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Local and State law enforcement will be out on the roads ahead of the Labor Day Holiday. They'll be working on the Sober or Slammer campaign. In Lexington, Chief Terrence Green says officers will be participating in…
Three students injured in school shooting have been released from hospital
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - The three students injured in a school shooting at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School Wednesday have been released from the hospital and are recovering well, according to the school district. A statement sent out Friday evening said, "It…
SC health board joins groups asking to end school mask ban
South Carolina’s health agency became the latest group Friday to ask lawmakers to make it clear that school districts can require students to wear masks without losing state budget money or any other penalties.
SCDEW: Thousands more South Carolinians employed, compared to June
More and more South Carolinians are getting back to work. Friday, SCDEW announced nearly 2.3 million people are working in the Palmetto State.
DHEC: 5,238 new cases of COVID-19, 31 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 5,238 new cases of COVID-19 and 31 additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
2 dead, 20 missing in North Carolina county flooded by Fred
Authorities said on Thursday, flooding from Fred killed two people and about 20 are missing in North Carolina.
Third booster shot awaits FDA approval
(CNN) -- A third round of shots is what White House officials say they plan to offer to fully vaccinated Americans who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. So, where does that…
SCDEW: Increase in initial unemployment insurance claims last week
SCDEW says there was an increases in initial unemployment insurance claims last week.
SCDPS kicking up presence on roads at the "100 Deadly Days of Summer" comes to an end
Expect to see more troopers on South Carolina's highways as summer comes to an end. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is kicking off the last leg of its "Sober or Slammer!" campaign tomorrow
Attorney General Wilson files suit against City of Columbia over school mask mandate
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is filing a suit against the City of Columbia over its institution of a mask mandate in schools.
DHEC: 3,205 new cases of COVID-19, 43 deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,205 new cases of COVID-19 and 43 new deaths in South Carolina.
Suspect arrested after drive-by shooting at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A suspect believed to be responsible for a drive-by shooting that injured three high school students Wednesday has been arrested, according to school district officials. Gunshots were fired from a…
DHEC: 226 students have tested positive for COVID-19 in SC
DHEC is joining in on the loud calls to have children mask up in schools. During Wednesday's meeting, State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell reported 226 students and 61 teachers have tested positive for COVID-19.
More SC colleges requiring masks after high court’s ruling
More South Carolina colleges and universities are requiring students and educators to mask up to limit the spread of COVID-19 after the state Supreme Court ruled the schools can legally do so.
DHEC: 3,376 new cases of COVID-19, 26 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,376 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
