Study: Teacher vacancies up in South Carolina amid pandemic
A new study finds teacher vacancies in South Carolina are up 26% compared to last year.
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AP: Officials: Inmates locked up SC guard, but none escaped
South Carolina officials say state inmates at a high-security prison locked a guard into a cell Sunday night.
DHEC reports 74 Coronavirus deaths in SC, 3,111 new cases
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Saturday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported 3,111 new Coronavirus cases and 74 deaths. New confirmed deaths: 74 Summary click here Cumulative totals (scdhec.gov/COVID19) Confirmed and probable cases: 266,678/22,214 Confirmed and probable deaths: 4,736/388…
2020 and the ways millions spent their time that went viral
(CNN) -- With millions of Americans forced to adjust their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic, there were plenty of opportunities in 2020 for people to get creative in how they dealt with…
AP: McMaster extends state of emergency for COVID-19 into 2021
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has extended a state of emergency for the coronavirus pandemic for another 15 days, stretching into the new year.
DHEC: 2,260 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 11 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
Experts warn you not to flush your mask, after they caused a major clog in the Greer sewage system
Don't flush your mask. That is the message from the Greer Commission of Public Works after saying masks contributed to a major clog in its sewage system.
Last minute shoppers flock to stores looking for Christmas gifts
Christmas is just two days away and people are out in swarms doing last minute shopping.
DHEC: 3,599 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 49 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday.
Amber Alert for two young Simpsonville children has been cancelled
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has put out an Amber Alert on behalf of the Greenville County Sheriff's Office for two young children that, they say, were abducted by their father.
Elderly, naked Rock Hill man sues police, claims of improper search
Rockhill, SC (WOLO) -- a 71 year old South Carolina man is suing the Rock Hill Police Department after he says he was forced out of his Rock Hill home at gunpoint while…
2020 vision: A look back at a historic year
(CNN) --2020 is just days from coming to an end. But to this point its been a year that at times, seemed like it may never end. With a slew of…
Town of Pine Ridge changes how they will hire a new Police Chief
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The town of Pine Ridge says they'll change the way they hire a new Police Chief. As of right now the small Lexington County town is without a…
Myrtle Beach woman convicted of putting two newborn babies in a dumpster is appealing her conviction
A woman convicted of putting two newborn babies in a dumpster is hoping to have that conviction overturned.
DHEC: 2,055 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 15 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
CVS, Walgreens to begin vaccinating at long-term care facilities next week
CVS Health and Walgreens will begin vaccinating people at long-term health facilities in South Carolina next week. Both companies say they'll start their vaccination programs for places like nursing homes on Monday, December 28.
Dr. Edward Simmer recommended by board to take over as next agency director of DHEC
The board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control voted for Dr. Edward Simmer to fill the role of the next agency director. This comes after former Director Rick Toomey resigned in May.
Governor Henry McMaster tests postive for COVID-19
In a statement released on Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Town of Lexington votes in favor of extending expired mask ordinance
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- After letting their mask ordinance expire late last month Lexington's Town Council met Monday night for a special called meeting to discuss a new ordinance that requires…
AP: New program offers free college degrees to SC prisoners
Some prisoners in South Carolina will soon be able to attend college for free.
