DHEC: Vaccine demand still far outweighs supply
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control provided an update on the vaccine distribution efforts in the state.
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South Carolina's biggest hospice piloting homebound vaccines
South Carolina's largest hospice provider is partnering with state health officials to pilot an effort to vaccinate eligible homebound residents against COVID-19.
Governor Henry McMaster to remove "last call" order, lift restrictions on large gatherings
In a statement released Friday, Governor Henry McMaster said that he will lift COVID-19 safety restrictions related to the sale of alcohol and mass gatherings.
DHEC: 1,086 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 27 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
"Calhoun Cornerstone" time capsule unveiled in Charleston Thursday
A piece of history was unveiled in Charleston on Thursday. Archaeologists opened the "Calhoun Cornerstone."
SC House OKs bill tweaking governor's emergency powers
The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill that would make sure lawmakers have a chance to change or end a prolonged state of emergency issued by the governor.
South Carolina Senate passes COVID liability protection bill
SC Senate passed a COVID liability protection bill that protects businesses and other groups from being sued if they follow the guidelines.
Sumter man accused of exposing 'child, adult victims' to HIV
Sumter, SC (WOLO) -- The Sumter Police Department have arrested a man accused of exposing victims to HIV. According to authorities, 26 year old Dominque Robert Weston was first on authorities radar when he…
Prisma Health aims to reduce opioid use through new pain management model
Prisma Health introduced a new pain management model Tuesday, aimed at reducinjg the use of opioids with a multi-disciplinary approach.
South Carolina House passes COVID liability protection bill
A bill that would prevent lawsuits against businesses and other groups by people who contract COVID-19 has passed the South Carolina Senate.
Proposal to stop electing superintendent returns in SC
Some lawmakers want to give South Carolina voters another chance to decide if they elect the education superintendent less than three years after they rejected the idea.
DHEC: 921 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 42 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Wednesday.
SC Senate reluctantly approves borrowing $550M for port
SC senators approved a proposal to borrow up to $550 million to expand the port in Charleston with more railroads and a barge.
A girl goes viral after getting poorly timed tattoo
(CNN) -- The timing could not have been worse, for a tattoo that a Kentucky woman picked to get at the beginning of the pandemic.In fact, she says she got the…
SLED charges man accused in officer involved shooting with Attempted Murder
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) say they arrested a man they believe is connected to a February incident where Florence County Sheriff's shot back at a man accused of shooting at them,…
Kershaw Co. School district hosts Black History Month ceremony
Kersahw Co, SC (WOLO) -- The Kershaw County School District will host a black history month event at its continuous learning center on Campbell Street in Camden. The event is set to begin at…
Chick-Fil-A hosts hiring event at its Five Points location
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- If you're looking for a new job, grab your resume because the Chick-Fil-A in Columbia's Five Points is hiring. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is hosting that hiring…
"A Quiet Place Part II," "Mission: Impossible 7" will hit streaming platform sooner than expected
(AP) - Paramount Pictures is joining other major Hollywood studios in slashing the traditional 90-day theatrical window. ViacomCBS on Wednesday announced that the studio's films, including ``Mission: Impossible 7'' and ``A Quiet Place Part II,'' will go to its fledgling…
Orangeburg Sheriff's arrest two men in connection to deadly drive by shooting
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- Two men are behind bars after Orangeburg County Sheriff's say they are accused in a deadly January shooting. Officials say, the men were in court Wednesday where they were formally…
Rising waters increase sightings of snakes, some venomous
Horry Co., SC (WOLO) --The Horry County Police Department River Patrol is reminding residents in areas where floodwater continues to stand that there could be dangers slithering around. One Police say has been spotted are…
