SC leaders react to the passing of Donald Fowler
The former Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, Donald Fowler, passed away Tuesday. Fowler died from his battle with leukemia at 85 years old.
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Gov. McMaster visits company that makes freezers needed to store COVID-19 vaccine
A small science plant in the Lowcountry makes vaccine refrigerators and freezers which include the ultra-cold freezers needed to store the COVID-19 vaccine, which must be stored at negative temperatures.
SC Mothers Against Drunk Driving call for more DUI education
The South Carolina Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) released their 2020 court monitoring report Wednesday.
AP: Clemson, Army to create autonomous armored vehicle models
A university in South Carolina is teaming up with the U.S. Army to create models for self-driving military vehicles.
DHEC: 2,424 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 42 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus update as of Tuesday.
South Carolina public schools receive more than $84 million in federal aid
South Carolina's public school districts are getting more than $84 million in federal aid to help get facilities reopened amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
SC state epidemiologist says she will be among the first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine when it's her turn, urges others to do the same
On Wednesday morning, South Carolina State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell released a statement saying she would be among the first in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it's her turn. Dr. Bell encouraged South Carolinians to do the same when the vaccine becomes available to them.
U.S. Attorney McCoy warns of coronavirus vaccine scams
U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr. is urging South Carolinians to be wary of coronavirus vaccine scams now that distribution has begun.
Longtime SC Democratic Party leader Don Fowler dies at 85
The former chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, Donald Fowler, died on Tuesday at the age of 85.
Negotiations are still being hammered out to save a COVID relief bill
(CNN) --- Negotiations are underway to find a compromise to save a COVID-19 relief bill on Capitol Hill. The debate on coronavirus relief comes as Congress must also pass a one-point-four trillion dollar…
Hubert Osteen dead at 84
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- A longtime member of the Midlands Journalism community has passed away. Former publisher of the 'Sumter Item', Hubert Osteen Junior died at home Sunday at the age of 84. Osteen…
SC Director of Health Human Services resigns
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- After three years as the Director for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Joshua Baker is stepping down. He was appointed to the position by Governor McMaster in 2017 and says his resignation…
Authorities looking for suspect after SC biker killed in road rage accident
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man on a motorcycle in Anderson was run off a…
Shipping deadlines you need to know to get gifts out on time
(CNN) -- Christmas is next week and shipping deadlines are fast-approaching if you want your present to arrive before Christmas day. One of them is already here: today, Tuesday, December 15th is the deadline…
As some go full-virtual, SC schools get $84M to help reopen
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's public school districts are getting more than $84 million in federal aid to help get facilities reopened amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The move comes as some of the state's largest districts shut off…
Midlands health care professionals receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- It’s been nine months since South Carolina’s first reported COVID-19 case, but on Tuesday, a COVID-19 vaccine has been administered for the first time in the Midlands. Medical…
SC Senator pre-files bill calling for uniform design of state flag
Senator Ronnie Cromer says there are three different versions of the South Carolina state flag at the State House.
Vial from first dose of Pfizer vaccine to be put in museum
The empty vial from the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be put on display at a London museum.
DHEC: 2,303 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Monday.
SC health care workers are now getting vaccinated for COVID-19
A major step in the fight against the coronavirus is underway across our state right now. The first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine already arrived in South Carolina and health care workers are now receiving doses.
