President Biden urges shots for young adults as variant concern grows
President Joe Biden is urging more COVID-19 vaccinations for young adults in the United States as concerns of the Delta variant is growing.
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Lexington police search for man accused of Harassment, Unlawful Communication
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Lexington Police Department is asking for your help to find a man who has been accused of Harassment in the 2nd degree, and Unlawful Communication. Police have…
GOP filibuster blocks Democrats’ big voting rights bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democrats' sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law has suffered a major setback in the U.S. Senate. The bill failed in a key test vote Tuesday, blocked by a filibuster wall of Republican opposition.…
New reports shed little new light on South Carolina killings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State police have released a number of additional reports on the shooting deaths of a mother and her son from a prominent South Carolina legal family. But the reports released Monday some two weeks after the…
SC Department of Corrections hosting statewide hiring event Wednesday
The Department of Corrections is looking to hire more than 100 full and part-time positions at 21 different prisons across the state. You could be hired on the spot at their job fair tomorrow.
Prisma Health and Siemens announce partnership on Tuesday
Today, Prisma Health CEO Mark O'Halla and Siemens USA CEO Dave Pacitti, had a virtual conference call about a new partnership between the two healthcare providers. The agreement will provide overall better patient care , technology enhancements as well as more detailed workforce development and training.
DHEC: 34 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 34 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
Santee Cooper: Executives' great work deserves 6 more months
The board that runs Santee Cooper has agreed to ask two executives hired to overhaul and stabilize the state-owned utility to stay in their jobs for six more months. The board also voted Monday to reward Santee Cooper CEO Mark Bonsall and deputy CEO Charles Duckworth with more than $400,000 in bonuses.
High court backs Nestle, Cargill in child slave labor suit
The Supreme Court is backing Nestle and Cargill and threw out a child slave labor lawsuit against both of the companies.
City officials unveil new 20 acre public park along Bull Street
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- City officials unveiled a new location that will let you get outside and enjoy some summer sights and sounds. This 20 acre Page Ellington park sits along bull street…
Lawmakers consider bill to let mental health professionals refuse care for religious beliefs
Columbia, SC (Associated Press) -- South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to let mental health professionals refuse to provide care that violates their religious beliefs. The legislation was introduced in response to a…
CDC investigates increase in cardiac conditions in vaccinated young people
(CNN) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an increase in reports of a cardiac condition in young people who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. While a link…
Funeral set for 7 year old mauled to death by dogs after falling from window
MARION, S.C. (AP) — Funeral arrangements are set for a 7-year-old boy who was mauled to death by dogs in South Carolina. According to the family, a viewing for Shamar Jackson will be held…
New LSU leader will get $725K salary, plus other allowances
The new president of the Louisiana State University System will be paid a $725,000 annual salary under the terms of his five-year employment agreement. WilliamTate was provost at the University of South Carolina before being tapped to be LSU's new leader.
Search committee for next UofSC president to meet Thursday
The University of South Carolina is working to find a replacement for former President Bob Caslen. A spokesperson for the university says the search committee will meet virtually this Thursday morning.
South Carolina's $11 billion budget heading to governor
South Carolina's nearly $11 billion budget has been sent to the governor's desk as lawmakers cut close the deadline to get the spending plan in place before it begins July 1. There is something for almost everyone in the budget, including raises for most state employees, teachers and law enforcement officers.
Local Living: Final "Concert of Classics" being held Thursday, Columbia Parks and Rec. hosting teen night Friday and more!
Local Living: Final "Concert of Classics" being held Thursday, Columbia Parks and Rec. hosting teen night Friday and more!
DHEC: 56 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, no new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 56 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths in South Carolina.
SC considers extending religious objections to therapists
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to let mental health professionals refuse to provide care that violates their religious beliefs. The legislation was introduced in response to a new ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors in Columbia.
DHEC offers tips to prevent mosquito bites this summer
In recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, DHEC has tips to help prevent those pesky mosquito bites.
