Father, Son reunite after 50 years apart
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) -- more than 50 years ago-- Richard McCleary gave his infant son up for adoption--- .and hadn't seen him since, that is until Friday. Amanda Kinseth with our ABC …
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Columbia Police on scene of deadly shooting in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday night in north Columbia. One male victim has died. It happened…
Sentencing date set for Derek Chauvin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota court has set a June sentencing date for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Online court records say Chauvin will be sentenced on June 16 at…
Soldier in viral video not currently facing additional disciplinary actions from Ft. Jackson
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The commanding general at Fort Jackson says the soldier seen in a viral video shoving and yelling at a black man is not facing additional disciplinary actions right now. Jonathan Pentland, an active-duty soldier, has already…
Former U.S. Congressman Joe Cunningham files paperwork for potential run for governor
Former U.S. Congressman Joe Cunningham has filed preliminary paperwork for a potential run for governor. According to the State Ethics Commission's website, on Wednesday, the Charleston Democrat's name is listed as a candidate in 2022. Cunningham himself has not publicly announced his candidacy.
DHEC officials say vaccine appointments are going unfilled, encourage you to get your shot
Officials with DHEC are again encouraging people to go out and get vaccinated. During a virtual news conference Friday afternoon, Public Health Director Dr. Brannon Traxler confirmed that vaccine appointments are going unfilled.
AG Alan Wilson announces SC has received more than $84 million in tobacco settlement funds
Attorney General Alan Wilson says South Carolina has received $84.3 million in tobacco settlement funds. In 1998, South Carolina and 45 other states settled claims against the then four major U.S. cigarette manufacturers in what amounted to the largest financial recovery in U.S. history.
COVID liability bill heading to S Carolina governor's desk
The South Carolina House is sending a bill preventing people with COVID-19 from suing businesses and other groups to the governor's desk. The proposal protects businesses as long as they follow guidelines to protect people from the virus.
DHEC: 607 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 607 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Horry County families return home after large brush fire forced them to evacuate
In Horry County, multiple families are home again after being forced to evacuate. They left Wednesday as a precaution when a large brush fire erupted.
Strange liquor laws create conflict for local sellers as wine giant looks to build in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The biggest winemaker in the United States wants to open an East Coast bottling and distribution center in South Carolina, investing $400 million and hiring up to 500 people. But it isn't the taxpayer money and…
Sen. Tim Scott to deliver GOP’s rebuttal to Biden address
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will deliver Republicans’ rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s joint address to Congress next week.
Gov. McMaster signs bill requiring five day in-person learning option in all SC public schools
With the stroke of a pen, Governor Henry McMaster signed a new education bill into law at the Statehouse Thursday. The bill requires all public school districts in South Carolina to offer in-person learning, five days per week by Monday April 26.
Wind-driven wildfire damages structures in South Carolina
At least two structures were damaged Wednesday by a large wildfire in South Carolina that prompted evacuations. Horry County officials say some residents were asked to leave with other structures also threatened.
SC Girl Scouts announce statewide litter prevention campaign with Palmetto Pride, beginning Saturday
Girl Scouts across South Carolina are teaming up with Palmetto Pride to start a statewide litter prevention campaign. They made the announcement Thursday at the Statehouse as part of Earth Day.
EPA funds help South Carolina upgrade diesel school buses
South Carolina is getting nearly half a million in federal funds to upgrade some of the state's older diesel school buses.
DHEC: 408 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 408 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19 new deaths in South Carolina.
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims in latest report
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 4,921 South Carolinians filed an initial claim for unemployment last week. That's a decrease of 124 claims from the week before.
Celebrate Earth Day with a virtual sky tour with the State Museum
You can celebrate Earth Day by taking a virtual tour of the sky with the South Carolina State Museum!
SC Floodwater Commission joins Gov. McMaster to kick off the country's largest single-day tree planting event
This Earth Day, the South Carolina Floodwater Commission is planting at least three million tree seeds across the state, as part of it's Power Plant S.C. project. The project kicked off at the governor's mansion Thursday morning.
