Tracking The Coronavirus In The Carolinas
New information is being released daily about the coronavirus and the impacts it's causing in the Carolinas. WCCB's Digital Team will continue to update this story as new numbers are reported.
South Carolina News
Panthers Choose To Go With PK Slye; Release Veteran Gano
The Panthers have decided to keep Joey Slye as their kicker and release veteran Graham Gano, who missed all of last season with a knee injury.
Panthers Coach Stays Positive In 'Less Than Ideal' Situation
The Carolina Panthers have a new head coach, two new coordinators, a different starting quarterback and a roster with more turnover from last season than any team in the NFL.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Restrictions On Restaurants And Other Businesses Amidst Pandemic
Gov. Henry McMaster today announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments that attract groups of people are now mandatory. The governor’s Executive Order establishing these new measures will go into effect Monday, August 3.
There’s Only 1 Ride At This Year’s SC State Fair -- Your Car
There will be no rides or rows of games like ring toss, basketball or Whac-a-Mole, but officials with the South Carolina State Fair are still planning to hold a scaled-down version of the event this year in what they’re calling an effort to give the community a bright spot amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Carolina Panthers Lose Punter Palardy To Torn ACL
The Carolina Panthers have lost punter Michael Palardy for the season because of a knee injury.
Regal Cinemas Plans To Reopen In August
Regal Cinemas plans on opening some of its theaters back up starting August 21st.
AAA: Gas Prices Continue To Decrease In Carolinas As Demand Remains Low
Motorists in the Carolinas experienced another week of decreasing prices at the pump as demand continues to remain low across the country.
Investigation Underway After Multiple Weekend Shootings In Lancaster
Lancaster Police are investigating after multiple non-fatal shootings took place in the city of Lancaster over the weekend.
Target To Close On Thanksgiving, Ending Black Friday Kickoff
Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decade long tradition of jump starting Black Friday door buster sales.
Local Photographer Takes Free Headshots For Unemployed
Photographer Ryan Sumner has been taking free professional headshots for people who have lost their job because of the pandemic, as part of the "10,000 Headshots" campaign.
Judge Blocks McMaster’s $32 Million Plan For Private Schools
A South Carolina state judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a plan announced by Gov. Henry McMaster earlier this week to direct $32 million in pandemic relief funds for tuition grants at private schools across the state.
Officials: South Carolina School Plans Uncertain, But Nothing Like Before
State and local education officials are still trying to determine how to return South Carolina students to school in several weeks — whether in person or online — as COVID-19 cases spike across the state.
Panthers Finalize Contracts With All 7 Defensive Draft Picks
The Panthers now have all seven draft picks under contract.
AAA: Gas Price Volatility Low Across the Carolinas
Gas prices pushed downward three cents at most in the Carolinas, as the liability for prices to change rapidly and unpredictably is deemed low.
Unemployment Plummets In South Carolina As Hospitals Warn Crisis Looming
By reopening South Carolina after this spring’s COVID-19 shutdown, more than 100,000 people went back to work in June, according to unemployment figures released Friday.
Taco Bell Removing Nearly A Dozen Popular Items From Menu
Beginning August 13th, Taco Bell will be simplifying their menu. The company says the announcement comes after months of analyzing the new way they are running their restaurants.
South Carolina Sets One-Day COVID-19 Case Record With 2,335
South Carolina on Sunday reported the most newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases in a single day since the pandemic started.
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