Walmart offers to pay 100% of college tuition for employees
(CNN) -- -Walmart will pay for full college tuition and book costs at some schools for its U.S. workers, the latest effort by the largest private employer in the country to sweeten…
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Boy, 14, charged in shooting death of 44-year-old SC woman
LANCASTER, S.C. (AP) - Investigators say a 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after he shot and killed a 44-year-old woman in a South Carolina home. Lancaster County deputies say the boy was arrested a short time after the…
5 wounded, 2 critically in downtown Charleston shooting
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say five people have been wounded and two of them are in critical condition after a shooting Wednesday near downtown Charleston. Investigators are still trying to figure out where the shooting started and who was…
Governor McMaster signs bill to help protect vulnerable adults from scammers
Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill designed to prevent the elderly and other vulnerable adults from falling prey to scammers.
Superintendent Spearman encourages others to wear their mask and for those eligible to get vaccinated
While new legislation in South Carolina prohibits schools in the state from mandating masks, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman plans to wear one and encourages others to do the same. Spearman also encourages anyone eligible for the vaccine to roll up their sleeves and get the shot.
'To give him a voice:' Electric chair on display honors SC boy executed 77 years ago
Internationally known artist J. Renee has designed her version of an electric chair that was used for the execution of 14-year-old George Stinney, Jr. back in 1944 in Clarendon County. The chair is on display at the University Place Gallery in downtown Florence as part of the Jamestown Foundation's 'No Place Like Home' exhibit.
DHEC agrees with new mask guidance from the CDC
With COVID-19 cases and deaths surging in the Palmetto State, DHEC officials say they agree with the new CDC guidelines of everyone wearing masks inside, whether they are vaccinated or not.
Superintendent Molly Spearman announces multi-million dollar investment in early childhood education
More families in South Carolina will have access to early childhood education. State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the First Steps Program announced a $14.7 million partnership to expand 4K education throughout the state.
Prisma Health: Lack of vaccinated individuals not due to vaccine availability
Doctors with Prisma Health say the lack of people receiving their vaccinations in South Carolina is not due to the lack of availability, pointing out that the vaccines are available at doctors offices and at events throughout the state.
DHEC: 871 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, nine new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 871 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 522 probable cases and nine new confirmed deaths in South Carolina.
80 dogs, 2 monkeys, bird in poor condition taken from home
At least 80 dogs were taken out of a South Carolina home because they were living in very poor conditions, deputies said.
Department of Education: SC public schools will not adopt CDC's recommendations for required masks
The South Carolina Department of Education says public schools in the state will not adopt the CDC's recommendations on required mask wearing in schools.
DHEC: 827 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one new death in SC
DHEC reports 827 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 272 probable cases and one new death in South Carolina.
Fed to discuss pullback of economic aid with inflation up
(ABC NEWS/ASSOCIATED PRESS) WASHINGTON -- With inflation uncomfortably high and the COVID-19 Delta variant raising economic concerns, a divided Federal Reserve will meet this week to discuss when and how it…
Cunningham says plan would boost South Carolina COVID shots
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham is rolling out a plan to boost South Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccinations, a number the former congressman said is low due to a lack of leadership under Republican Gov. Henry McMaster.
Horry County PD holds auction for unclaimed and abandoned items
The Horry County Police Department hosted their annual unclaimed/abandoned items auction this weekend. Many stopped by to get their hands on a vehicle, even those with "sketchy" backgrounds.
No charges to be filed in the death of Jamal Sutherland in a Lowcountry jail
No charges will be filed against the deputies involved in the death of a mentally ill man in the Lowcountry. Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said that evidence from the lengthy investigation into the death of Jamal Sutherland would not lead to convictions of the officers involved.
Hire Me SC creates new resource to help families of those with disabilities in the job hunt
Families of people with disabilities have a new way to look for jobs. Hire Me SC launched a new free online resource they say will increase employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
DHEC: 664 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 664 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 303 probable cases and two new deaths in the Palmetto State.
SC senators hold first of 10 public redistricting hearings
A group of South Carolina senators will travel around the state this week holding public hearings on how to draw new districts for South Carolina House and Senate seats as well as the U.S. House.
