South Carolina News

Gov. Henry McMaster Provides COVID-19 Update For South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster and health officials provide a coronavirus update for South Carolina on December 9th.

New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief

The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.

SC Teachers Want Virtual School Again After COVID-19 Spike

With new COVID-19 cases reaching record levels in South Carolina, a teachers group is asking districts to go back to all-virtual teaching until this second spike in the virus can be flattened.

16 Yr Old Shot In The Head In Chester Co.

16-Year-Old Boy Shot In The Face In Chester County

A 16-year-old boy is in the hospital after being shot in the face at a home in Chester County. Investigators arrived around 5:30 on Saturday morning to find multiple shots fired at the home from the outside.

South Carolina Troopers Investigate A Fatal Collision In York County

South Carolina troopers say the driver of a 2000 Toyota Camry died after colliding with a tractor trailer on S.C. Highway 49.

SLED: Former Police Officer Charged For Providing Alcohol To Minors

Agents with the S.C. Law Enforcement Division say former officer Joshua Christmas, 23, with the Sumter Police Department is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after providing alcohol to minors at a party he hosted in May.

Federal Officials: 17 Charged In Federal Drug Conspiracy And Firearms Case In Lancaster County

Deputies say 17 individuals face charges for their roles in a drug trafficking ring and breaking gun laws in South Carolina after a two-year long investigation.

COVID Cases Surging Across The Carolinas

Vaccines in both states expected around mid December.

York County Animal Shelter Modifies Services Due To COVID-19 Exposures

York County Animal Shelter officials say they are modifying their schedule of services after multiple staff members were exposed to coronavirus.

Mary C. Curtis: Biden Moves Forward, But Does Trump?

Attorney General Bill Barr says the Justice Department has not found voter fraud that would change the outcome of the election.

FBI Looking For "Too Tall Bandit" Who Is Accused In 16 Bank Robberies Over The Last Decade

The FBI says they are looking for a serial bank robber nicknamed "Too Tall Bandit." Officials believe the robber is responsible for at least 16 bank robberies in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, according to a news release.

Fort Mill School District Needs Help Identifying Suspects Who Vandalized Catawba Ridge High School

Officials with the Fort Mill School District are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects accused of vandalizing property at Catawba Ridge High School.

South Carolina Reports 203,659 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 4,077 Deaths

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reporting 1,174 new cases of coronavirus and 27 new deaths in the last 24 hours.

AAA Urges Drivers To Safely Secure Real Christmas Trees

AAA is reminding drivers this holiday season to properly secure and transport their real Christmas trees so everyone can safely enjoy the holidays.

S.C. Troopers Investigate A Fatal Wreck In Union County

South Carolina troopers say the driver of a 2014 Dodge Charger died after traveling off the side of the roadway and hitting multiple objects around 4:43 a.m. on November 29th.

Troopers: One Man Dead, One Man Injured After Fatal Collision In York County

Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say the driver of a 2007 Saturn SUV died on November 28th after colliding with another car.

Celebrations Go Virtual For The Thanksgiving Holiday

Millions of people across the country found new ways to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. One local resident tells us how they adapted their celebrations and prioritized safety.