The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says it has distributed more than $5 billion in unemployment benefits since the start of the pandemic. That works out to more than $500 million per month.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there have been 277,258 vaccine doses administered in the state so far. While the focus has been on the vaccine and ways to get it to people more efficiently, Dr. Brannon Traxler says the vaccine is not the end of the fight against COVID-19.
The lawmakers who write South Carolina's budget will vote Monday afternoon on advancing up to $208 million to speed up COVID-19 vaccination efforts and fund other pandemic relief.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Sunday.
Authorities with the Greenville County Sheriff's Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are asking for the public's help in locating an endangered person.
Families interested in exploring options in education can take part in the South Carolina Virtual School Choice Fair this week. It takes place this Wednesday at 11 a.m. during South Carolina School Choice Week. Governor Henry McMaster's official proclamation of the week will be presented during the fair.
The South Carolina House and Senate are expected to discuss some contentious bills this week. The Senate could debate a bill that would ban almost all abortions in the state, but lawmakers could delay considering that legislation.
Governor Henry McMaster tweeted about the progress of coronavirus vaccinations in the Palmetto State on Sunday.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Health officials say testing sites in the Midlands and across the state, are set up for the month of January. According to DHEC you can visit scdhec.gov/findatest for the most current information. Officials with the South Carolina Department…
Starting next week, there will be some new resources available for those wanting to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Interim Director Dr. Brannon Traxler announced a vaccine call line will be set up with about 100 operators working only on vaccine scheduling.
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say Devin Boineau, 29, was wanted by Richland deputies for attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and breach of trust in connection with…
Congressman Tom Rice swapped his first class seat with a military police officer in training Georgetown on Thursday.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
On Friday, the Department of Employment and Workforce announced it has begun payments for the third and final Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation.
(ABC News)-- A South Carolina attorney will represent the former President in his Senate impeachment trial. A top Trump adviser tweeted that South Carolina native Butch Bowers has joined the Trump defense…
Calhoun Co.,SC (WOLO)--- Deputies in Calhoun County are searching for a man accused of breaking into a business and stealing several items. Investigators say this is surveillance footage from a business on Sonntag Drive in…
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats are pushing for a quick impeachment trial for Donald Trump over the deadly riots at the Capitol. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the trial of the former president is necessary before the country can move…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill to ban nearly all abortions in South Carolina without exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest is heading to a debate on the Senate floor. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted 9-8 Thursday…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) -- The Sumter County community is mourning one of their own tonight. ABC Columbia news has learned that former Sumter County Deputy Coroner, Boykin, better known to many…
A U.K. based cruise line is requiring passengers to get a coronavirus vaccine in order to board their ships. Saga Cruises announced passengers must be fully vaccinated, receiving both doses of the vaccine 14 days before their departure.
