This is the second death of a staff member associated with COVID-19 at the prison.

Recent data from the state agency shows drops in cases are more distinct in municipalities where mask mandates are in effect.

Officials said U.S. Highway 15 North under the U.S. 76/378 bypass is now down to two lanes between North Pike and South Pike.

This brings the total number of people with confirmed cases since the outbreak began to 132,565 and confirmed deaths to 2,992.

Vernita Jones was sentenced following her guilty plea earlier this week.

According to authorities, William David House was fighting with the man at a home on Pelion Road when House shot the man. House told deputies he shot the man in self-defense.

Both men were hit by a car and died at the scene just after midnight Thursday, the coroner said.

The Florence One Schools superintendent said he is disgusted and disappointed by a Facebook post that was made by one of his teachers.

Angela Reyes was last seen Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Loves Truck Stop in Summerton.

South Carolina’s state superintendent is encouraging schools to offer a return to face-to-face learning for students who need it the most.

A Myrtle Beach man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material.

South Carolina’s Department of Employment and Workforce said the payout of state and federal unemployment benefits surpassed the $4 billion mark since the pandemic began.

The direction of Lynch’s travel is currently unknown.

The family of Ian Hernandez held a vigil for the 6-year-old boy Wednesday night. Hernandez was killed after getting caught in a rip current off Folly Beach on Sunday.The boy was pulled from the water by one of several people who jumped in to try and save him.

This year’s blue moon will be a monthly blue moon. There will be a full moon on Oct. 1 and Oct. 31, 2020. Because October has two full moons scheduled, the latter full moon is dubbed as the blue moon.

This brings the total number of people with confirmed cases since the outbreak began to 131,428 and confirmed deaths to 2,968.

A new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a little more than half of Americans say they would not get a COVID-19 vaccine if it’s available before Election Day, even if the vaccine is free and available to everyone.

Gov. Henry McMaster was joined by members of the South Carolina General Assembly on the second floor lobby for the occasion.

When looking at the total number of people who have had COVID-19 at UofSC since Aug. 1, the number of cases grows to 2,220.

An Horry County woman is in Medford, Oregon right now, volunteering with the Red Cross to help people affected by wildfires in Oregon.

Let’s answer some of your questions about masks.

Deputies have cleared the scene at Camp Road Middle School where they continue to investigate a bomb threat made Wednesday during a virtual class.

Ernesto Alanso, according to SCDC, tested positive for COVID-19 on September 1 was hospitalized on the same day. He died in the hospital on Wednesday.

A missing 39-year-old woman has been found safe, authorities said.

Officials said the driver trie to wreck the deputy’s car by swerving and slamming on brakes several times during the chase.

Instead of a swab up the nose, patients at MUSC can now test for COVID-19 by simply spitting in a tube.

Benedict College and CVS Health will offer free COVID-19 testing throughout the month of September.

Officials in South Carolina were able to obtain $8.6 million in debt relief for students in the Palmetto State as part of the settlement.

Officials said two men walked into a Metro PCS store before 6 p.m. and held the store clerk at gunpoint while demanding merchandise from the store.

There are 36 South Carolinians currently volunteering with the Red Cross in the Gulf to support Hurricane Laura recovery efforts, and out West in response to the wildfires

South Carolina environmental officials are urging owners and operators of reservoirs across the state to be ready to handle potentially heavy rainfall in the coming days as Hurricane Sally makes landfall and drenches inland areas.

The joint resolution still needs to pass through three readings in both the SC House of Representatives and the state Senate.

It’s something one Richland 2 parent said makes her even more confident that virtual is the way to go.

Hunters who were tracking a deer discovered human remains in Dorchester County over the weekend. Just after 3 p.m. on Sunday, deputies responded to Old St. George Road just outside of St. George for the discovery.

County officials expect the Richland County Council to approve a grant agreement that will result in the office receiving $730,000 in grant funds.

The group wants Governor Henry McMaster to end his state of emergency regarding COVID-19 and for cities and counties across the state to remove any mask ordinances.

The bill passed with a 115-1 vote.

A student recorded a video showing what appears to be the teacher snorting a substance from the surface of his desk.

Chick-fil-A is testing out a brand new chicken sandwich at select restaurants in North Carolina and South Carolina.

William Mazyck surrendered to State Probation and Parole Agents at the detention center at 5 p.m.

Doctor after doctor told Natasha Green she was likely suffering from a simple sinus infection. Her symptoms were unwavering, so Natasha sought the advice of a specialist.

The Town of Mount Pleasant is paying a family $3 million after court documents say a man died following an encounter with Mount Pleasant police.The incident, which happened last September, is part of a wrongful death settlement.

Officials are looking for 31-year-old Allen Wayne McCormick near S.C. Highway 6 and Pleasant View Drive.

This brings the total number of people with confirmed cases since the outbreak began to 130,917 and confirmed deaths to 2,943.

The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on October 4. However, the new ordinance will now expire on November 15.

In all, 275 cases reported were students and 139 cases reported were employees.

Wilson was named the WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week twice this season and the conference’s Player of the Month in August.

Officials said the business offered several items that included trademarks from popular name brands.

After running his fingerprints through the National Crime Information Center database, officials have identified the suspect as 25-year-old Craishun LeTroy Nickens.

State senators unanimously passed a bill which would allow all South Carolina registered voters to vote absentee for the upcoming elections because of the pandemic.

The driver will be quarantined for 14 days and will then be retested.

Officials say all the victims received non-life threatening injuries to their lower bodies.

Officials have arrested 29-year-old Renard Carter in connection with an officer-involved shooting that happened Sunday night near Harbison Boulevard.

This brings the total number of people with confirmed cases since the outbreak began to 130,256 and confirmed deaths to 2,922.

More than 4,000 courses and certifications are available.

In a statement, the owner of the building says his organization still plans to turn the building into apartments as was previously planned.

Senators are considering a one-time bonus for frontline state employees making $50,000 or less a year.

Deputies in Richland County are investigating five different shooting that happened on Sunday.