VP Mike Pence in Greenville for coronavirus vaccine roundtable on Thursday
Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the Upstate Thursday for a roundtable discussion on Operation Warp Speed and the state's vaccine distribution plan.
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40 face charges in largest federal racketeering conspiracy in state history
On Thursday, U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. held a press conference where he announced that 40 individuals have been charged in the largest federal racketeering conspiracy in South Carolina's history.
AP: Black bikers see racism in Myrtle Beach, SC, traffic plan
A South Carolina beach city is in the second week of a federal trial over whether it discriminates against thousands of Black tourists who visit each May to celebrate motorcycle culture.
DHEC: 1,883 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
SC supreme court rejects Governor's 'Federal Cares Act' spending plan, again
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Supreme Court once again rejected Governor McMaster's plan to spend $32 million in federal coronavirus relief on tuition grants for private schools. The justices ruled unanimously…
A 'pay it forward' chain at fast food drive through brings some to tears
(CNN) What started as a random act of kindness from one man paying for the car behind him in a Dairy Queen drive-thru resulted in over 900 cars also taking part in…
Dr. Bell: South Carolina could see 3,000 more COVID-19 deaths by April if no precautions taken
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) says it could be months until all South Carolinians get a vaccine. Until then, he urges everyone…
SC Gov. McMaster on vaccines: this will not be a fast process
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster updated the state Wednesday on Coronavirus efforts. During the address, McMaster discussed his desire to keep students in the classroom as much as possible, the…
DHEC: 2,139 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 26 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the latest coronavirus data for the state as of Tuesday.
High court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden’s Pennsylvania win
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has rejected Republicans' last-gasp bid to reverse Pennsylvania's certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the electoral battleground. The court without comment Tuesday refused to call into question the certification process in Pennsylvania. Gov.…
Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law has died after contracting the coronavirus. Haley tweeted Tuesday evening that Rhonda Lee Nelson, sister of her husband Michael, "passed the day before Thanksgiving of Covid." An online…
Study ranks SC as second most vulnerable state for identity theft and fraud
A new report from WalletHub ranks South Carolina as the second most vulnerable state in the country for identity theft and fraud. The Palmetto State ranked first in the identity theft passport program.
Vista businesses fighting to stay afloat, push beyond challenges brought on by COVID-19 pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, several businesses in the Vista are hanging by a thread and doing their best to get by. In the last few months, several…
90-year-old British woman becomes the first to receive a coronavirus vaccine
90-year-old grandmother Margaret Keenan of Coventry, England was the first person to receive a vaccination Tuesday morning.
DHEC: 2,115 new confirmed cases, four new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Woman accused of removing inmate's monitoring device
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington Co. deputies say Whitney Ainsworth, 33, removed a GPS monitor from an inmate's ankle. Investigators say the monitor was placed on the inmate as a condition of his bond set back…
S.C. Congressman Jim Clyburn tapped to head Biden Inaugural Committee
Washington, DC. (Associated Press) -- WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Joe Biden is naming some of his most prominent allies to be co-chairs for his upcoming Inauguration. Biden named Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.)…
Gamecock fans generally optimistic, hopeful Shane Beamer turns things around for Carolina Football
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gamecock fans are feeling a little bit of optimism now that Shane Beamer is South Carolina’s new head football coach. Some fans point to his youthful energy…
AP: SC teachers want virtual school again after COVID-19 spike
With new COVID-19 cases reaching record levels in South Carolina, a teachers group is asking districts to go back to all-virtual teaching until this second spike in the virus can be flattened.
A look at new Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer's first day on the job
On Sunday, the University of South Carolina officially announced that Shane Beamer has been hired as the Gamecocks' next head football coach.
