South Carolina News

Police Charge Two Men Following Armed Carjacking In Rock Hill

Police say two men have been arrested following the armed robbery of a vehicle in Rock Hill on Saturday.

DHEC Launches New COVID-19 Mobile Testing Clinics

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with community organizations to host free COVID-19 mobile and popup testing clinics across the state.

Governor To Allow Indoor Restaurant Dining To Return To South Carolina

Restaurants throughout South Carolina can soon reopen with limited, indoor dining service, as Gov. Henry McMaster continues to lift coronavirus-related restrictions and promises to soon discuss reopening other businesses.

Restaurants In South Carolina Are Able To Open For Limited Dine-In Services On May 11th

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday, May 11.

Economists Hold Steady Predicting Big Revenue Loss In SC

Economists who predict how much money South Carolina will have to spend didn’t make massive adjustments to their estimates that the state will lose $700 million in next year’s budget in large part because of the coronavirus.

Jobless Rate Spikes To 14.7%, Highest Since Great Depression

The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression, as 20.5 million jobs vanished in the worst monthly loss on record. The figures are stark evidence of the damage the coronavirus has done to a now-shattered economy.

Carolina Panthers Release 2020 Schedule

The Panthers will begin and end their 2020 regular-season schedule at home for the second straight year, opening up against the Raiders and closing with the division-rival Saints.

SC Vows To Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing; First In Nursing Homes

South Carolina health officials vow over the next two months to more than triple the number of coronavirus tests performed in the state.

Why Has Toilet Paper Run Out During The Pandemic?

Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods.

Public Schools, University Of SC Hope For Fall Return

The University of South Carolina announced plans Wednesday to return to on-campus classes in the fall as public school educators brainstormed back-to-school ideas, both keeping in mind the need to protect students, professors and employees from the coronavirus.

Maternal Mental Health During The Pandemic

Pandemic Increasing Mental, Emotional Toll On Pregnant Women & New Moms

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness week. The stress of the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on pregnant moms, postpartum moms, really, moms at any point in their motherhood experience.

South Carolina To Test All Residents And Staff At Nursing Homes For COVID-19

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced it will test residents and staff members at every nursing home in the state for COVID-19.

Officials: Chester County Man Killed By Lightning Strike

A Chester County man was struck and killed by a lightning strike during a storm Tuesday evening, the coroner's office confirms.

Severe Weather Latest As Heavy Storms Pound The Viewing Area

Strong Storms, Large Hail Pound Southern Chester, Lancaster Counties

Strong storms pummel the area, producing not just lightning, but golf ball sized hail, heavy rain, and high winds.

The Latest On The New Panther Headquarters

New Details on Plans for Carolina Panthers HQ & Practice Facility in Rock Hill

We're getting a closer look at plans for the Panthers new team headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill. It comes as the city's planning commission approves the Panthers' site plan.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo At Home With Meal Deals, Giveaways

Cinco de Mayo, an annual day of celebration, might feel like it has been halted due to coronavirus' impact on the community but many have decided to observe the holiday from their homes. To make the day a little easier WCCB has compiled a list of restaurants providing meal deals just for this occasion.

'Murder Hornets' With Sting That Can Kill, Land In United States

The world’s largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the “Murder Hornet” with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out.