Prisma Health says they're ready to begin phase 1B vaccinations on Monday
Prisma Health says it is ready to begin phase 1B vaccinations Monday. The medical group says the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be a part of that process.
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Governor McMaster issues executive order rescinding mask requirements in state buildings
Governor Henry McMaster is relaxing the state's mask mandate. Friday afternoon, the governor issued an executive order rescinding mask requirements in state government offices, buildings and facilities.
DHEC making final preparations for phase 1B of vaccination plan, beginning Monday
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is making final preparations to enter phase 1B of the state's vaccination plan, beginning Monday.
SC Human Trafficking Task Force hear from Airbnb representatives about their human trafficking prevention efforts
The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force met Friday to provide updates on its national and state level initiatives. Officials heard from representatives with Airbnb about steps they're taking to prevent human trafficking. They also heard from experts on labor trafficking in the agricultural business.
AARP South Carolina calls on lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation
An organization that represents retired people is calling on South Carolina lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation. Friday, AARP South Carolina sent a letter to lawmakers on behalf of its more than 660,000 members in the state.
New SC abortion law remains on hold under judge's order
A new South Carolina law banning abortions will stay on hold following a judge's order to extend a temporary restraining order.
DHEC: 1,079 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 36 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Thursday.
SC Senate approves postponed small raises for teachers
The Senate has approved a proposal that would pay South Carolina teachers the small annual raises that were postponed at the start of the school year because of economic uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators Thursday unanimously approved the retroactive "step raises," which are increases of several hundred dollars a year teachers get for each year of service.
After marathon bill-reading session, Senate set to debate COVID relief Friday
After a marathon bill reading session that ended overnight, The Senate will debate on a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Friday.
At 94, SC's oldest crossing guard has no plans to slow down
A crossing guard who just turned 94 years young is in no rush to retire. Estella Williams is the oldest crossing guard in the state and one of the oldest in the whole country.
State lawmakers discuss bill that would allow pharmacists to dispense birth control without a direct prescription
Thursday, state lawmakers discussed a bill that could impact women's access to birth control. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee discussed the measure that would allow pharmacists to dispense birth control to women without a direct prescription from a medical provider.
Study ranks SC as seventh least safe state when it comes to COVID-19
South Carolina still ranks among the least safe states in the country when it comes to COVID-19, but it is no longer at the top of the list.
Officials: SC General Assembly the target of cyber attacks over the last week, no sensitive data compromised
State officials say South Carolina's capitol was one of the targets of a cyber attack.
DHEC warns South Carolinians about the dangers of buying prescription drugs online, without a prescription
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services are warning South Carolinians to beware of ordering medication online without a prescription.
DHEC: 819 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 38 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Wednesday.
Bill allowing open carry of guns heads to SC House floor
A bill that would allow people to carry guns without concealing them in South Carolina is heading to the House floor. The House Judiciary Committee approved so-called open carry of weapons for people who already have a concealed-weapons permit by a 16-8 vote Tuesday.
South Carolina superintendent against trans sports ban bill
South Carolina's education superintendent made a surprise appearance at a hearing to ask House members to not pass a bill that would prevent transgender students from playing on girls sports teams in middle and high school.
Dems tighten relief benefits, firm up support for virus bill
President Biden and Democrats agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks as they prepare to move the COVID bill to the Senate.
Move to ban transgender athletes in S.C high school sports passes first vote
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) --- The push to ban transgender athletes in South Carolina high school sports advanced at the state house Wednesday. Despite State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman asking lawmakers not to vote…
Happy Birthday SC State University!
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --Happy birthday South Carolina State University! The state's only public historically black university was founded in Orangeburg 125 years ago today. Today, S.C. State University boasts more than 30…
