SC House passed bill to combat catalytic converter theft
The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would make buying or selling stolen catalytic converters a separate crime that could bring up to three years in prison.
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DHEC: 343 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 16 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Senate subcommittee to discuss Santee Cooper reform Monday
A State Senate Judiciary Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting on Santee Cooper reform. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. In February, the House voted to reform the state-owned utility, with the goal of selling it in the future.
Budget debate begins this week in South Carolina House
South Carolina House members are getting ready to debate the state's nearly $10 billion spending plan for next year. The budget debate begins Monday with some routine votes.
Police searching for car after Five Points hit and run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are searching for a black Dodge Charger with blue LED headlights and a rear spoiler following a hit and run Saturday night on the 700 block of Harden St. Investigators say the car struck a…
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
AstraZenaca says its' COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths for all ages.
DHEC reports 720 new Coronavirus cases and 9 deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, reported 720 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. DHEC also reported an additional 9 confirmed deaths in South Carolina. State Health officials say the percentage positive was 4.9%.…
Grab that Mask- City of Columbia has extended mask ordinance for another 60 days
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--If you're headed into the City of Columbia this weekend, grab that mask. Earlier this week, City Council voted to extend the emergency mask ordinance. While the extension lasts sixty days,…
Columbia Fireflies host job fair at Segra Park today
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Grab those resumes, the Columbia fireflies are hosting a job fair this Saturday to fill some fun game day positions. Interviews will take place at…
Gas price spike, plus pizza and Pac-Man in this Consumer Update
(CNN) (WOLO)-- From the latest on the jump in Gas prices in the Midlands, to a new limited edition Pizza Hut Pac-Man box, Crysty Vaughan has the latest in this Consumer News update.…
St. Peter's Catholic Church requests donations for 35th Annual Easter Banquet
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A local church wants to make sure everyone has access to Easter fun and a good meal. St. Peter's Catholic Church and the St. Vincent dePaul Society is holding its 35th Annual Easter Banquet for the…
South Carolina judge: Abortions to continue during lawsuit
A judge wrote Friday that a lawsuit challenging a new South Carolina ban on most abortions is "likely to succeed." The judge overseeing a legal challenge to the suit also ordered that abortions may continue for the duration of the lawsuit.
DHEC releases updated nursing home visitation guidelines
On Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released updated guidelines for nursing home visitation. Under the new guidelines, DHEC says all nursing homes and assisted living facilities must allow indoor and outdoor visitation, with few exceptions.
DHEC: 603 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 25 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
Emergency migrant children camps posing problems for Biden administration
Migrants, who were caught trying to sneak into the United States, are led by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, second from left, at the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge while being deported to Reynosa, Mexico, Thursday,…
SC lawmaker criticized by fellow Dems on transgender bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Twenty-three South Carolina Republicans have signed onto a measure aimed at blocking hormonal treatments for transgender youth. But the bill's chief sponsor is a Democrat, prompting intense scrutiny from within his own party. Last week, lawmakers…
DHEC: 856 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, six additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Wednesday.
Potential severe storms cancel SC Senate and vaccine clinics
The potential for severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes Thursday has led the South Carolina Senate to not meet at all and the House to tell members to come only if they feel safe. Nearly all of South Carolina is under a moderate risk of severe storms with forecasters also saying there could be a few strong tornadoes.
City of Cayce vote to extend mask ordinance
Cayce, SC (WOLO) -- The City of Cayce is the latest Midlands community to extend its mask ordinance. During a virtual council meeting council member and Mayor Elise Partin voted unanimously to extend…
Sexual orientation back in South Carolina hate crime bill
A group of South Carolina lawmakers have added back protections for gay or transgender people to a hate crime bill five days after removing them.
