DHEC: 589 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 589 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths in South Carolina.
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Dr. Brannon Traxler named DHEC's director of public health after serving in interim role
Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Dr. Brannon Traxler will serve as the agency’s new director of public health. Dr. Traxler had been serving as interim director of public health for the agency. Prior to this interim role, Dr. Traxler served as DHEC's chief medical officer.
Protests in response to viral video leads to home of suspect being vandalized
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says protests that have been ongoing for more than 24 hours turned violent Wednesday night in response to a video posted on Facebook…
Columbia Police: Man dead after shooting at apartment complex
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Columbia police are investigating after a deadly shooting on Broad River Road. Investigators say officers found a man dead at the Brook Pines Apartment complex around 10 Wednesday night. According…
State leaders recognize National Donate Life Month in SC
April is National Donate Life Month. Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette honored those who have given the gift of life as donors.
DHEC reports no shortage in Moderna, Pfizer vaccine supply, encourages people to get vaccinated
DHEC says that although the state will not be using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until the FDA and CDC finish investigating the six reported blood clots, there is still no shortage of vaccine supply.
Prisma offers vaccine through Saturday at Gamecock Park, Sumter Civic center
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- You can get your coronavirus vaccine at Gamecock Park on National Guard Road every day through Saturday from 8 to 5pm. If that doesn't work around your schedule, you…
DHEC: 466 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 15 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 466 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 15 new deaths in South Carolina.
Town of Pine Ridge gets new top cop
Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- The Town of Pine…
Could Johnson and Johnson vaccine impact us locally
Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) --- Local health officials and pharmacies workers are listening to these recommendations saying they wont administer any of their Johnson and Johnson vaccine supply for the…
Shooting at local apartment leaves man in critical condition
Richland County, SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department is looking into a shooting they say left a man hospitalized Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say the incident took place at the Austin Woods apartment complex along Garners Ferry Road after…
Multiple events promise to keep the Midlands bustling
(ABC News) -- If you are looking for something to do, we have you covered with various events that will keep the Midlands bustling over the next few days and you can join…
Funeral service for Rock Hill doctor and family killed in shooting last week to take place Wednesday
Funeral services for family members murdered in a mass shooting in Rock Hill begin Wednesday. A memorial service for the Lesslie family is being held at 3 p.m. at the West End Baptist Church. Dr. Robert Lesslie, his wife Barbara and two of their grandkids, Adah and Noah, were killed at the Lesslie family home.
Ex-officer appeals 20-year sentence for killing Black man
A white former police officer serving 20 years in prison for killing an unarmed Black man in South Carolina who ran from a traffic stop said his lawyer never told him about a plea offer from prosecutors that could have cut years off his sentence. Former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager is requesting a new sentence in federal court this week, saying he would have taken the deal and that his lawyer was grossly incompetent for not telling him about it.
SC to use VW settlement money to buy more than 200 new school buses
South Carolina will use money from the settlement of a lawsuit with Volkswagen to purchase more than 200 new school buses.
State Rep. Krystle Matthews kicks off campaign for U.S. Senate
A state lawmaker launched her bid to unseat Republican United States Senator Tim Scott. Krystle Matthews held a campaign kick off event Tuesday morning.
Prisma Health pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
On Tuesday, Prisma Health announced that they are pausing their use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
DHEC: 447 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 12 additional deaths in SC
DHEC reports 447 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 additional deaths in South Carolina.
Democrat says registration key to ousting SC's Tim Scott
A Democratic state lawmaker is mounting a bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. State Rep. Krystle Matthews told The Associated Press that she will try to register 150,000 new voters across South Carolina to tighten the margin Democrats have struggled to close in statewide elections.
DHEC pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid recommendations from the CDC, FDA
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they are putting an immediate pause on the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine in the state.
