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In a prepared statement, Medical University of South Carolina spokeswoman Heather Woolwine acknowledged that the pandemic has put stress on health care institutions and hospital employees. Read more
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A coastal flood advisory has been issued for Charleston and Colleton counties as high tides are forecast to reach the minor flood stage during the afternoon commute.
Real-time stats and the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak in SC and beyond, compiled by our reporters and editors. Read more
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The State Law Enforcement Division opened a criminal investigation into the mysterious 2018 death of Gloria Satterfield, a housekeeper for the powerful Murdaugh family.
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The downtown Charleston nook, which charges a $5 or $10 cover most nights that goes directly into the performers' pockets, became a haven to unemployed musicians in the middle of COVID-19.Â
Gene Sapakoff column: Luke Doty or Zeb Noland vs. Georgia? And beyond? Usually, two quarterbacks are not better than one but South Carolina is a needy exception
Court records show the trucker was injured during an accident at the Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant. Read more
While legislative leaders want to limit discussion, a special session could easily get bogged down in debates on whether to undo the Legislature's budget ban on school mask mandates and whether employers can require COVID-19 vaccinations Read more
Piedmont officials said the distribution line is needed for system reliability to make sure customer needs can be met on the coldest days with the growth that Greenville County has experienced. Read more
GEORGETOWN — Permit-holding firearm owners… Read more
Spartanburg shelters are helping women transition into independent living with access to affordable housing and mental health support services. Read more
While legislative leaders want to limit discussion, a special session could easily get bogged down in debates on whether to undo the Legislature's budget ban on school mask mandates and whether employers can require COVID-19 vaccinations Read more
Blythewood and Forest Acres have joined other governments in Richland and Lexington counties to require masks as COVID-19 cases remain high in South Carolina. Read more
Gov. Henry McMaster sat down with Kershaw County Superintendent Shane Robbins and other education leaders to talk about COVID mitigation plans as the virus continues to surge inside South Carolina schools. Read more
The debate over what students are — or aren't — learning about U.S. history and America's founding ideals will ramp up next year in the South Carolina Statehouse, as lawmakers seek to expunge what they consider lessons of division. Read more
Dabo Swinney talks about his recruitment of Will Taylor like it was a trick he played on college football. Read more
"Yous Guys is as close to a real authentic Philly cheesesteak as you will get in the South."Â Read more
Old habits die hard. That applies to government no less than individuals, particularly when that government is used to doling out money no questions asked, and suddenly officials begin to acknowledge that questions need to be asked. Read more
A Charleston-filmed Netflix show that launched its second season at the end of July has proven quite the popular program, streaming numbers reveal. Read more
