DHEC: 2,934 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in SC, death count updated after system upgrade caused delay
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday.
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SC Senate votes to pass the Fetal Heartbeat Bill
The South Carolina Senate voted Thursday to pass the Fetal Heartbeat Bill with a 30-13 vote.
AP: Retroactive teacher raises advance in SC House
The South Carolina House has approved a bill to reinstate some teacher raises into this year's budget.
Prisma Health accepting limited walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations, announce new recovery units
Prisma Health is now accepting limited walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations, but only while supplies last. The health system had previously stopped allowing walk-ins because of a lower than expected vaccine supply.
DHEC: COVID-19 variant originally discovered in South Africa detected in South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the COVID-19 variant originally detected in South Africa has been detected in South Carolina. Officials say the two cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant are the first to be discovered in the United States.
How COVID-19 impacts those battling cancer
(CNN) -- There are millions of Americans who are outting up a vrave battke agaibst cancer. But with a pandemic still ongoing, and cases continuing to rise, how is it effecting those living…
Parents, Teachers and students wonder if full time face to face instruction is safe
(ABC NEWS) -- It's one of the most contentious debates surrounding the ongoing global pandemic, whether it's safe for childrwn to return to the class room for face to face instruction full time.…
Deadly pedestrian accident being investigated by SC Highway Patrol
Lexington, SC ( WOLO)--- The South Carolina Patrol continues to investigate an accident that took place at approximately 6:15 Tuesday night. According to investigators, 28 year old William Miller was walking in the roadway along…
Woman sells Bernie doll for over $20K, donates to charity
Tobey King speaks to her crochet Bernie Sanders doll as the bidding continues on eBay on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The doll sold for $20,300, and all of the proceeds are being…
Washington, Lincoln stripped from school names in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco school board has voted to remove the names of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and others from public schools after officials deemed them unworthy of the honor. The decision was made at a…
FBI looks for woman who may have information on child sexual assault victim
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is hoping you can help them figure out who a woman is seen in a video with an 'endangered child'. According to investigators the…
Fetal Heartbeat Bill one step closer to moving to House chamber
An abortion ban bill in the State House is one step closer to being passed out of the Senate. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted 29-17, passing the bill on its second reading. It has one more before going in front of representatives in the House chamber.
New report ranks SC 10th in the nation for vaccine administration
A new national report shows South Carolina ranks among the top in the nation for how quickly the state is getting vaccines into people's arms. South Carolina is ranked 10th in the nation for giving 61% of the total doses of vaccines received.
Lowcountry authorities searching for murder suspect who failed to appear in court
Authorities with Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry, the Jasper County Solicitor's Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are asking for the public's help in locating a murder suspect who failed to appear in court.
DHEC: 2,621 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 88 additional deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus data as of Tuesday.
Pro-life leaders speak on the Fetal Heartbeat Bill being debated at the State House
Governor Henry McMaster held a press conference Wednesday afternoon where leaders from pro-life groups spoke about the proposed Fetal Heartbeat Bill.
Biden to reopen ‘Obamacare’ markets for COVID-19 relief
President Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage.
Federal Trade Commission warns of 'brushing scams'
(CNN) -- Packages with weird items people never ordered are showing up on doorsteps of a number of homes across the Country Now the Federal Trade Commission and cyber experts are telling consumers what's…
Columbia Police search for armed robbery suspect
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a man they say is a suspect in an armed robbery. According to authorities the incident took place…
Overturned timber truck temporarily closes Columbia intersection
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia police Department is asking anyone traveling along McCords Ferry Road at the intersection of Leesburg Road has been shut down after officials say a timber truck overturned blocking…
