EPA funds help South Carolina upgrade diesel school buses
South Carolina is getting nearly half a million in federal funds to upgrade some of the state's older diesel school buses.
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DHEC: 408 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 408 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19 new deaths in South Carolina.
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims in latest report
According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, 4,921 South Carolinians filed an initial claim for unemployment last week. That's a decrease of 124 claims from the week before.
Celebrate Earth Day with a virtual sky tour with the State Museum
You can celebrate Earth Day by taking a virtual tour of the sky with the South Carolina State Museum!
SC Floodwater Commission joins Gov. McMaster to kick off the country's largest single-day tree planting event
This Earth Day, the South Carolina Floodwater Commission is planting at least three million tree seeds across the state, as part of it's Power Plant S.C. project. The project kicked off at the governor's mansion Thursday morning.
Honda says a faulty air bag killed a SC driver in January
(AP) — A driver in South Carolina is the latest person to be killed by an exploding Takata air bag inflator. Honda said Wednesday that a faulty driver’s air bag blew apart in a crash involving a 2002 Honda Accord…
Lawmakers fear they are running out of time to pass a hate crime bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Supporters of making South Carolina the next-to-last state in the U.S. to pass a hate crime law acknowledge they are running out of time in this year's legislative session. A House-passed bill was sent to the…
SC Dept. of Natural Resources warns of sea worms with hooked jaws spotted on the coast
Wildlife officials in South Carolina say you might want to look out for a swarm of sea worms on the coast. They have a set of hooked jaws, so you will want to avoid swimming near them.
DHEC says COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning to level out
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control say the number of people getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is beginning to level out. Dr. Jane Kelly says the more people who get vaccinated, the sooner we can return to some sense of normalcy.
Consumer News: Americans spending less during the pandemic, Carowinds getting ready to welcome back guests and more!
Consumer News: Americans spending less during the pandemic, Carowinds getting ready to welcome back guests and more!
All SC students to have five day in-person class option by next week
All students in South Carolina will have the option to attend school in person five days a week by next week.
SC House Judiciary Committee advances legislation that would allow the electric chair to be used in executions
South Carolina is one step close to having the electric chair the default method of execution in the state. Wednesday morning, the House Judiciary Committee advanced the legislation that would allow the electric chair to be used if the director of the state Department of Corrections certifies that lethal injection is not available.
State lawmaker files bill penalizing racially charged non-emergency 911 calls
A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would penalize racially exploitive non-emergency 911 calls. The CAREN Act stands for Caution Against Racially Exploitative Non-emergencies and was introduced by representative JA Moore of Berkeley County.
Former U.S. Attorney nominated to serve as next chairman of Santee Cooper Board of Directors
On Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster nominated former U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. to serve as the next chairman on the Santee Cooper Board of Directors.
DHEC: 391 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 11 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 391 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 11 additional deaths in the state.
Girls Scouts of SC, Palmetto Pride to begin statewide litter campaign on Earth Day
Girl Scouts across South Carolina are working with Palmetto Pride to start a statewide litter prevention campaign for Earth Day. The four day campaign kicks off Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Statehouse.
Gov. McMaster announces $12 million in GEER funds is going to the Department of Juvenile Justice
Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster announced that $12 million of the GEER Fund will go to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. The governor says the funds will be used to help expand the juvenile delinquency prevention programs.
SC Senate committee OKs raises for teachers, state workers
The COVID-19 economic downturn wasn't as bad as feared in South Carolina, so lawmakers suddenly have a lot more money to spend. The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday set aside money for a 2% raise for state employees and a $1,000 raise for all teachers as the panel approved its version of the roughly $10 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts on July 1.
Record breaking tree seed planting event planned for Earth Day
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - Flooding is a systemic problem in the Palmetto State, impacting many areas, even with very little rain. The thousand year flood notwithstanding, flooding, the runoff, and even erosion…
The Latest: Elation and wariness after verdict in Floyd case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Crowds nationwide are reacting with jubilation but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd. Cheers…
