South Carolina News

SC Health Agency Leader Steps Down During Pandemic

The leader of South Carolina’s health agency announced Wednesday that he is stepping down after a health scare to spend more time with his family as the state continues to fight the coronavirus.

Police: Rock Hill Mother, Boyfriend Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old

Following a death investigation of a 4-year-old child, a Rock Hill mother and her boyfriend were arrested on charges of homicide and child abuse, officials say.

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms, Hits South Carolina Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

COVID-19 Meant Less Driving In SC And Less Gas Tax Collected

Traffic is South Carolina is down significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, cutting the amount of money the state road agency takes in by $78 million, officials said.

One Dead, One Injured After Crash Involving Motorcycle And Vehicle In York County

One person died and another was injured following a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in York County Monday night, according to the South Carolina State Highway Patrol.

SC Education Leader Wants More Summer School Money

South Carolina’s top education official wanted $115 million for summer school programs to get some of the state’s most vulnerable students back on track after missing at least 10 weeks of in-person classes because of the coronavirus.

How To Clean And Store Your Face Mask

Cloth face masks worn during the coronavirus pandemic should be washed regularly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Wilson's World With Lowe's Home Improvement Honoring The Fallen

Wilson's World: Lowe's Home Improvement Honoring The Fallen

For the second consecutive Memorial Day, Lowe’s employees are designating a parking space to honor fallen service members. Each store has individualized the space, and will pause operations at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to observe the National Moment of Remembrance.

Intense Storms Batter South And East Charlotte

Deadly Storms Tear Through The Carolinas, Leaving Trail Of Destruction

Friday's severe weather is blamed for a man's death in Dilworth. He was killed when a huge tree came through the roof and trapped him inside a house on Idlewood Circle. The storms are also blamed for other damage and destruction in Charlotte.

South Carolina Reports 515,000 Jobs Lost; $1.3B Paid In Unemployment

South Carolina’s unemployment system has mostly weathered the first part of the COVID-19 storm as more than 500,000 people have filed claims in the nine weeks since the virus partially shut down the state, the leader of the state’s jobless agency said.

Hamlin Scores 2nd Win Of Season At Rain-Shortened Darlington

Denny Hamlin won NASCAR’s first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway.

2.4 Million Workers Seek Jobless Aid, Raising Total Layoffs Since Virus Struck To Nearly 39 Million

More than 2.4 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week in the latest wave of layoffs from the viral outbreak that triggered widespread business shutdowns two months ago and sent the economy into a deep recession.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Lifts Restrictions On Tourist Attractions And Recreational Sports

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday, May 22nd.

Johnson & Johnson Ends Sale Of Talc-Based Baby Powders

Johnson & Johnson has ended the sale of talc-based baby powders in the U.S. and Canada, and called on other cosmetic companies to end the use of talc in other loose powders.

Pier 1 Announces Plan To Close All Stores By Fall 2020

Pier 1 has announced that they plan to close all their stores by fall 2020.

Chester County Sheriff's Office Searching For Man Wanted For Attempted Murder

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of 28-year-old man wanted for an attempted murder.

AAA: Growing Gas Prices In Carolinas As Businesses Re-Open

Gas prices in the Carolinas are inching higher as most of the region pushes towards re-opening, causing a growing number of people to hit the road. Gasoline demand is now only 30 percent lower than a year ago and even with prices expected to push more expensive this month, motorists will still see some low Memorial Day gas prices.