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…
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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…
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…
Montel Williams joins group of veterans in calling on state lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana
A group of veterans called on the state legislature to pass the Compassionate Care Act Monday. The legislation would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Lowcountry law enforcement asking for help finding 99-year-old man missing since January
Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry, The Denmark Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are asking for the public's help in finding a 99-year-old man who has been missing since January.
DHEC: 740 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 14 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
McMaster joins more than 20 governors in opposition to President Biden's proposed allegation of federal funds
More than 20 governors across the country, including Governor Henry McMaster, are opposing a new standard in President Joe Biden's stimulus bill that determines how federal funds would be allocated to states.
M. Rhett DeHart named acting U.S. Attorney for District of S.C.
In a statement released Monday, M. Rhett DeHart was named acting United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina. The move comes after current U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. announced his resignation, effective 11:59 p.m. on February 28.
'Last call', large gathering restrictions have been lifted
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- In a statement released Friday, Governor Henry McMaster said that he would lift COVID-19 safety restrictions related for the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings. The governor says the termination of the “last call” order, which…
Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dogwalker, have been recovered unharmed. Los Angeles police Capt. Jonathan Tippett says a woman brought the dogs to an LAPD station…
