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.
President Biden and Democrats agreed to tighten eligibility limits for stimulus checks as they prepare to move the COVID bill to the Senate.
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…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A convenience store was robbed last month by someone using…
On Wednesday, the University of South Carolina released findings of a new study that details the university system's economic impact on the Midlands and the state. Darla Moore School of Business Economist Joseph Von Neesen is the report's lead researcher.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is releasing more details about their vaccination plans as the state enters phase 1b.
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says they have referred 2,855 unemployment insurance claims to authorities investigating them for fraud. Officials say the investigation will be conducted by state and federal authorities including the United States Department of Justice National Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force and the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, Insurance Fraud Division.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Tuesday.
A man from the Upstate now faces charges for attacking police during the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6. William Norwood III is facing multiple federal charges including theft of government property, obstruction of Congress and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.
A South Carolina Senate committee approved Tuesday a measure to reinstate some teacher step raises in this year's budget.
At least 10 rockets targeted a military base in western Iraq that hosts U.S.-led coalition troops on Wednesday.
OLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Sen. Tim Scott's 2022 reelection bid. The statement Tuesday continued to make clear Trump's intention to remain a dominant force in Republican Party politics. Trump issued a statement through…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - 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…
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The city of West Columbia held a special council meeting Tuesday night and have voted in favor of extending their emergency ordinance for people to continue to wear…
South Carolina is one of the least restrictive states in the country, according to one study. The survey, conducted by WalletHub, shows that South Carolina is the state with the second fewest coronavirus restrictions.
South Carolina senators have added a firing squad to the electric chair as alternatives if the state can't kill condemned inmates with lethal injection.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
CVS is adding 12 more pharmacy locations in the Palmetto State that will administer COVID-19 vaccines. Officials say the new locations will receive more than 15,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on a weekly basis.
In a press conference held Tuesday morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina will enter phase 1B of the state's vaccination plan on March 8.
