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SC DEW: Over 2,800 unemployment insurance claims referred to authorities investigating fraud

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says they have referred 2,855 unemployment insurance claims to authorities investigating them for fraud. Officials say the investigation will be conducted by state and federal authorities including the United States Department of Justice National Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force and the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, Insurance Fraud Division.

DHEC: 583 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Tuesday.

Upstate man facing charges after FBI documents say he dressed like Antifa and assaulted officers at Capitol riot

A man from the Upstate now faces charges for attacking police during the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6. William Norwood III is facing multiple federal charges including theft of government property, obstruction of Congress and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

SC Senate committee OKs retroactive teacher raises

A South Carolina Senate committee approved Tuesday a measure to reinstate some teacher step raises in this year's budget.

US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops

At least 10 rockets targeted a military base in western Iraq that hosts U.S.-led coalition troops on Wednesday.

Trump endorses Tim Scott in 2022 Senate reelection bid

OLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Sen. Tim Scott's 2022 reelection bid. The statement Tuesday continued to make clear Trump's intention to remain a dominant force in Republican Party politics. Trump issued a statement through…

Bill allowing open carry of guns heads to SC House floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill that would allow people to carry guns without concealing them in South Carolina is heading to the House floor. The House Judiciary Committee approved so-called open carry of weapons for people who already have…

West Columbia votes to extend mask ordinance

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The city of West Columbia held a special council meeting Tuesday night and have voted in favor of extending their emergency ordinance for people to continue to wear…

Survey says SC is the state with the second fewest COVID-19 restrictions

South Carolina is one of the least restrictive states in the country, according to one study. The survey, conducted by WalletHub, shows that South Carolina is the state with the second fewest coronavirus restrictions.

South Carolina Senate adds firing squad to execution methods

South Carolina senators have added a firing squad to the electric chair as alternatives if the state can't kill condemned inmates with lethal injection.

DHEC: 496 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 13 additional deaths in SC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.

12 more CVS pharmacies in SC will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines

CVS is adding 12 more pharmacy locations in the Palmetto State that will administer COVID-19 vaccines. Officials say the new locations will receive more than 15,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on a weekly basis.

SC to enter phase 1B of vaccination plan on Monday

In a press conference held Tuesday morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina will enter phase 1B of the state's vaccination plan on March 8.

Governor Henry McMaster and state officials provide update on SC's vaccination plan

Governor Henry McMaster was joined by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Director Dr. Edward Simmer and State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to update the state's vaccination distribution plan.

Finding love during the ongoing pandemic

(CNN) --As March marks a year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems 2021 could be the year for love. A new survey of single Americans has found that more than…

The United States Senate continues work to pass the relief bill

(CNN) --- The United States Senate is on the clock to pass that relief bill. Lawmakers say they plan to vote on the bill by the end of the week - before key benefits…

Johnson & Johnson begins shipping one dose vaccine

(CNN) -Monday Johnson & Johnson announced plans to begin shipping out its single dose COVID-19 vaccine. and that means more shots in American arms as soon as this week. According…

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges "unwanted flirtation"

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has acknowledged for the first time that some of his behavior with women had been "misinterpreted as unwanted flirtation,'' and said he would cooperate with a sexual harassment investigation led by…

Minimum wage hike all but dead in big COVID relief bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats' hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their huge COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead. That's become clear as Senate leaders prepare to bring their own version of the House-passed aid package to the…

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Man accused of scamming area school out of thousands is arrested

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man they say scammed a school out of thousands of dollars. According to authorities, 60 year old Donald Prevette has been…

SC DEW: Over 2,800 unemployment insurance claims referred to authorities investigating fraud

DHEC: 583 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 18 additional deaths in SC

Upstate man facing charges after FBI documents say he dressed like Antifa and assaulted officers at Capitol riot

SC Senate committee OKs retroactive teacher raises

US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops

Trump endorses Tim Scott in 2022 Senate reelection bid

Bill allowing open carry of guns heads to SC House floor

West Columbia votes to extend mask ordinance

Survey says SC is the state with the second fewest COVID-19 restrictions

South Carolina Senate adds firing squad to execution methods

DHEC: 496 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 13 additional deaths in SC

12 more CVS pharmacies in SC will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines

SC to enter phase 1B of vaccination plan on Monday

Governor Henry McMaster and state officials provide update on SC's vaccination plan

Finding love during the ongoing pandemic

The United States Senate continues work to pass the relief bill

Johnson & Johnson begins shipping one dose vaccine

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges "unwanted flirtation"

Minimum wage hike all but dead in big COVID relief bill

Man accused of scamming area school out of thousands is arrested

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