SLED releases 2020 preliminary crime statistics, shows rise in violent crime
Violent crime is rising at an alarming rate in South Carolina. This afternoon, SLED released its preliminary crime statistics report for 2020.
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DHEC creates new SHaPE SC task force to help the state's health and environmental services
Today, DHEC announced that they are creating the new Task Force to Strengthen the Health and Promote the Environment of South Carolina. The task force will work to evaluate the state's health and environmental protective services.
3% state employee raise; no vaccine lottery yet in SC budget
The state spending plan heading to the South Carolina House floor next week offers state employees a 3% raise and teachers a $1,000 bump in pay. The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday approved a nearly $11 billion state budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
DHEC: 122 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 122 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four new deaths in South Carolina.
Mia McLeod launching campaign for Governor
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina state Sen. Mia McLeod says she's the person who can become the United States' first Black female governor. The Columbia Democrat is officially launching her campaign on Thursday. In an exclusive interview, McLeod told…
Sheriff Leon Lott wants community help to stop rise in gun violence
Richland County, SC (WOLO) -- Three teens lives are forever altered after a deadly shooting in Richland County. Wednesday Sheriff Leon Lott is calling the growing number of young people involved gun violence…
A Kershaw County mother is accused of shooting her daughter
Kershaw County, SC (WOLO) --- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigation a shooting they say took place Wednesday night in Camden after deputies say they believe a 33 year old woman forced her way into her mother's Saint Mathews…
Execution set for 2nd SC inmate suing over death penalty law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued an execution date for a death row inmate suing the state over a new law forcing inmates to choose between a firing squad or the electric chair. Court documents…
Man charged with setting fire to Bishopville Post Office twice
A Bishopville man is facing federal charges after setting fire to the Bishopville Post Office not once, but twice.
SC Department of Corrections bringing back some in-person visits this month
Some state prisons will reopen for in-person visits this month. The Department of Corrections says visitation will resume June 19 for vaccinated inmates at minimum security facilities across the state.
Historically Black SC technical school offers free tuition
A technical college in rural South Carolina is offering free tuition for the first 500 students who enroll for the fall 2021 semester.
DHEC expanding Vaccination Homebound Project to all 46 counties in the state
On Wednesday, DHEC announced that they will expand their Vaccination Homebound Project to all 46 counties in the state. The move comes in an effort to provide vaccinations to rural and underserved communities throughout South Carolina.
DHEC: 71 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 71 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in the Palmetto State.
No sale: Santee Cooper's future is reform, not private owner
The South Carolina legislative leaders most ardent about selling state-owned utility Santee Cooper now say it's obvious there are no interested buyers. The House leaders signed off Tuesday on an overhaul proposal that leaves the utility publicly owned.
South Carolina AG Wilson part of coalition calling on Supreme Court to review NJ law limiting magazine capacity
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a group of 24 states in calling on the Supreme Court to review a New Jersey law limiting magazine capacities in firearms.
SCDPS reports nine roadway deaths in SC this Memorial Day Weekend
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety says nine people died on state roads this Memorial Day Weekend. Officials say that brings the total number of South Carolina roadway deaths this year to 406 people so far.
DHEC: 116 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 116 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths in South Carolina as of Saturday. DHEC did not report numbers on Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday. DHEC says they will will report the coronavirus data from Sunday and Monday on Wednesday, before returning to their normal reporting schedule on Thursday.
US Rep Mace: Vandalism at South Carolina home 'very scary'
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace says she's been the victim of Memorial Day vandalism. Mace on Tuesday posted a video of obscenities that were spray-painted on her Charleston, South Carolina-area home.
USGS confirms 2.6 magnitude earthquake near Lake Murray
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- After numerous calls to the ABC Columbia newsroom Monday evening, those of you who felt the earth shake beneath you were not imagining things. According the South Carolina Emergency Management…
Governor McMaster says there is no need for a vaccine lottery in SC
While some states roll out lotteries for folks to get their vaccine, South Carolina's governor says it's not necessary for our state.
