COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina residents over 70-years-old can now register to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. DHEC's Vaccine Advisory Committee met Wednesday morning, and leaders continue to urge patience as officials work to distribute the vaccine as quickly and…
Governor McMaster held his state of the state address Wednesday evening, with a focus on the state’s economy and education following an unprecedented pandemic year.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - People trying to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine shots inundated South Carolina health care providers with thousands of phone calls Wednesday morning. It was the first day people ages 70 and older could register to get the…
Beginning Wednesday, people over 70-years-old could begin registering to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need to live in South Carolina to get your vaccine.
A Horry County police officer was killed in the line of duty Tuesday night. Investigators say 57-year-old Melton Gore was picking up debris on Highway 22 when he was hit by a car.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Tuesday. DHEC says they are still experiencing an internal systems issue that is causing the data to reflect lower numbers. The data will be updated once the issue is resolved.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 50 state attorney's general in condemning last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) provided more details about how those over 70 can receive the COVID vaccine. The agency says those who qualify…
(CNN) --- CNN's Sara Sidner talks to a grieving California family forced to have a funeral service for their loved one who died of coronavirus in a parking lot, as funeral homes and local hospitals continue to be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, South Carolina Legislators kicked off the first day of the 2021 Legislative Session. ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin has an update on some issues at the top of the agenda…
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--South Carolina's top prosecutor is facing a disciplinary complaint, accused of supporting a ``false and frivolous'' lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The filing by a Columbia attorney accuses Attorney General Alan Wilson and 16…
Camden, S.C. (WOLO)-- Kershaw Co. Coroner David West says two people whose bodies were found following a house fire in Camden were murdered. West says Steven and Nancy Hales both died due to homicide. The…
South Carolina State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Just like other annual events in Columbia in recent times, King Day at the Dome is going virtual. According to the South Carolina branch of the NAACP this year's event will take place on-line starting at 10am on…
On Monday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and Governor Henry McMaster announced that, beginning Wednesday, individuals age 70 and older can schedule a coronavirus vaccination, regardless of health status. On Tuesday, DHEC provided more information about how to schedule a vaccination.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina is investigating reports that at least one student took part in last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. The university released this statement Tuesday, "The…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State Superintendent of Education outlined her department's priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Spearman says her top priorities will be to ensure the health and wellness of all students…
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Monday. The department notes that they are still experiencing an internal systems issue that is responsible for the low numbers reported. DHEC says they will update this data when the issue is fixed.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence appear to have come to a détente after nearly a week of silence, anger and finger-pointing. A senior administration official says the two met Monday evening in the Oval…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely this year to give permission to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists. House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate President…
