DHEC: 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths in the Palmetto State.
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SC officials want opinions on Sunday hunting on public land
South Carolina is asking for public input on whether state leased Wildlife Management Areas should be open for hunting on Sundays. The Department of Natural Resources has an online survey up until July 28 as well as four public hearings planned across the state over the next two weeks.
Man gets life for killing wife after lying about wreck
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his wife in front of her two children after luring her to a secluded peach orchard by texting he had been in a wreck, prosecutors said.
Cunningham would legalize marijuana if elected SC governor
Joe Cunningham — the former one-term Democratic congressman now running to unseat South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster — is pushing for medicinal and recreational legalization of marijuana, changes he says would offer health care options and spin off millions in tax revenue for state coffers.
SC for Ed: More than 2,000 public school teachers needed across the state
More than 2,000 public school teachers are needed across South Carolina, according to SC for Ed volunteers. That's higher than any total posted from the last two summers.
Congressman Clyburn hosting Town Hall Tour in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Happening this week, Congressman James Clyburn will host a "Help is Here Town Hall Tour". Clyburn says he will use the tour to discuss child tax credit payments and affordable care. The town hall is Wednesday, July 14th…
H.S. student creates device to prevent children from being left in hot cars
Columbia,SC (WOLO)---- DHEC is reminding anyone who takes care of young children or animals to look before you lock. Officials say parked cars can quickly become dangerous during south carolina's hot summer…
Police investigate shooting that leaves one injured on Shop Road
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. According to the Sheriff's Department deputies were dispatched to the cheap way…
Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to President Biden's decision to remove troops from Afghanistan
U.S. Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham responded to President Biden's decision to withdrawal all troops from Afghanistan.
DHEC responds to new guidance from the CDC for students returning to school
DHEC responds to new guidance from the CDC for students returning to school
DHEC encourages you to "Look Before you Lock" to avoid preventable hot car deaths
DHEC is reminding anyone who takes care of young children or animals to "Look Before you Lock." Officials say parked cars can quickly become dangerous during South Carolina's hot summer months.
DHEC: 212 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one additional death in SC
DHEC reports 212 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in South Carolina.
SC governor rebuffs door-to-door vaccine help proposal
Governor Henry McMaster says he doesn't want the federal government sending people door-to-door to convince residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. McMaster asked DHEC on Friday to ban state and local health care groups from using door-to-door tactics suggested by President Joe Biden earlier this week.
Hundreds of cyclists start their journey in the Alzheimer's Association's annual "A Ride to Remember"
Hundreds of cyclists are joining the Alzheimer's Association in its 13th annual "A Ride to Remember" fundraiser this weekend. 250 cyclists started the 252 mile journey from Heritage Park in Simpsonville Friday morning to Patriot's Point at Mount Pleasant on Sunday.
Man accused of hitting former romantic partner several times in Sumter is arrested
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of assaulting his former romantic partner multiple times.
President Biden faces criticism for plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan
(ABC NEWS) -- President Joe Biden made the announcement that the United States will end its war in Afghanistan by the end of August which is ahead of the original September 11th deadline. During…
SC officer fired after body cam video shows confrontation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina police officer involved in the arrests of two men last month that prompted several days of protests has been fired. Prosecutors said Thursday that Jonathan Moreno of the Rock Hill Police Department also…
Tropical storm pounds East Coast after killing 1 in Florida
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Tropical Storm Elsa is carving a destructive path up the East Coast after killing at least one person in Florida and spinning up a tornado in Georgia that flipped recreational vehicles, tossing one of them into…
Elsa causes power outages, downed trees in the Lowcountry
Many folks in the Midlands woke up to lots of rain this morning, but Elsa had more of an impact in the Lowcountry. Port Royal in Beaufort County saw downed power lines and trees knocked down from the storm.
Man gets 18 months related to summer 2020 Charleston riots
A South Carolina man has been sentenced to a year and a half in federal prison after pleading guilty to taking part in violence that erupted last summer in Charleston following the death of George Floyd.
