Health officials urge caution as South Carolina sees flu-related hospitalizations

Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — South Carolina is experiencing widespread cases of flu and respiratory illnesses, hospitals right here in the Midlands are one of dozens experiencing the surge. READ MORE | Prisma Health limits visitors under 16 to curb rising flu …

South Carolina senator introduces bill to ban smoking in cars with children under 12

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — State Sen. Darrell Jackson, a Democrat from Richland, announced the introduction of a bill aimed at protecting South Carolina's children from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. The proposed legislation would prohibit …

Shane Beamer Receives Stern Ultimatum Amid Dark SEC Pattern Reveal as Insider Confirms South Carolina Fears

Former Bama HC Nick Saban isn’t backing down when it comes to defending the SEC, even with four of the top five teams now coming from the Big 10. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, the college football icon made his stance clear: “Ohio State and Oregon are …

South Carolina Aquarium and Coast Guard release five Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into ocean

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Aquarium, with the assistance of the United States Coast Guard transported five endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles more than two hours offshore for release. Among the passengers was Chia, the smallest sea …

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Hidden history: Man restores historic burial site for South Carolina slaves

“Our goal is not to disturb these folks," he said. "But it is to make sure that they’re getting the respect they deserve.” YORK COUNTY, S.C. — A York County man has unearthed 144 slave gravesites buried in his backyard after working with …

What do these South Carolina students think about books being pulled from schools?

Correction: Harper Cridland-Hughes is a student in Greenville, not Beaufort, as it says in the audio story. Deciding what is and is not appropriate for children to read in school falls upon local school districts, until it doesn’t. If parents concerned …

South Carolina lawmakers consider ‘revenge porn’ legislation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WTOC) - South Carolina has a law against sextortion, which is when someone blackmails another person by threatening to release explicit images. However there is nothing specifically outlawing the non-consensual sharing of those images. And …

New 'DOGE bill' seeks to cut spending and inefficiency in South Carolina government

Lawmakers propose a state commission modeled after the federal "DOGE" initiative to cut spending and streamline government, but critics call it political theater. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina lawmakers are considering a new government …

Deputies charge 13-year-old in stabbing that killed teen in rural South Carolina home