WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - A powerful line of storms early Monday morning damaged more than two dozen planes at the Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro, destroying at least 20 of them.Strong winds pushed one plane into a hangar at the facility and lifted another up and over a fence, dropping it onto a road. Some debris was also found almost a mile away.“We have a lot of planes that are totaled,” airport manager Tommy Rowe said. “It just looks like a war zone.”BREAKING: At least 30 planes are damaged after a possible tornado in Walterboro. Rob Way - Live 5 News is on the runway where...…WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - A powerful line of storms early Monday morning damaged more than two dozen planes at the Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro, destroying at least 20 of them.Strong winds pushed one plane into a hangar at the facility and lifted another up and over a fence, dropping it onto a road. Some debris was also found almost a mile away.“We have a lot of planes that are totaled,” airport manager Tommy Rowe said. “It just looks like a war zone.”BREAKING: At least 30 planes are damaged after a possible tornado in Walterboro. Rob Way - Live 5 News is on the runway where...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - Former U.S. Congressman Joe Cunningham filed the preliminary paperwork with the state of South Carolina to mount a run for governor of the state.The South Carolina State Ethics Commission listed Joseph K. Cunningham as having filed for a gubernatorial run in the 2022 election.No documents related to the filing were immediately available.Cunningham served one term as a Congressman representing the state’s First Congressional District. He lost his re-election bid in November to former state lawmaker Nancy Mace.South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - Former U.S. Congressman Joe Cunningham filed the preliminary paperwork with the state of South Carolina to mount a run for governor of the state.The South Carolina State Ethics Commission listed Joseph K. Cunningham as having filed for a gubernatorial run in the 2022 election.No documents related to the filing were immediately available.Cunningham served one term as a Congressman representing the state’s First Congressional District. He lost his re-election bid in November to former state lawmaker Nancy Mace.South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a coalition of other attorneys general opposing an effort to make the nation’s capital the 51st state.Wilson and 21 other attorneys general sent a letter to President Joe Biden Tuesday arguing that the District a state would violate the U.S. Constitution.“There’s a clear reason we’re against granting statehood to D.C.,” Wilson said. “We’re sworn to uphold the Constitution and it would be unconstitutional to make Washington, D.C. a state. The Founding Fathers opposed statehood for the nation’s seat of...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a coalition of other attorneys general opposing an effort to make the nation’s capital the 51st state.Wilson and 21 other attorneys general sent a letter to President Joe Biden Tuesday arguing that the District a state would violate the U.S. Constitution.“There’s a clear reason we’re against granting statehood to D.C.,” Wilson said. “We’re sworn to uphold the Constitution and it would be unconstitutional to make Washington, D.C. a state. The Founding Fathers opposed statehood for the nation’s seat of...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - Gov. Henry McMaster is lifting his “Last Call” order as well as restrictions on large social gatherings.The decision lifts a restriction that required restaurants and bars to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m.The governor also said restrictions on large gatherings are also being lifted effective Monday. That will mean that South Carolina Department of Commerce approval for events involving more than 250 people will no longer be required.The governor made the announcement Friday afternoon. The change takes effect Monday. on July 11. When it took effect, it prevented...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - Gov. Henry McMaster is lifting his “Last Call” order as well as restrictions on large social gatherings.The decision lifts a restriction that required restaurants and bars to stop serving alcohol at 11 p.m.The governor also said restrictions on large gatherings are also being lifted effective Monday. That will mean that South Carolina Department of Commerce approval for events involving more than 250 people will no longer be required.The governor made the announcement Friday afternoon. The change takes effect Monday. on July 11. When it took effect, it prevented...WW…

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Berkeley County school traffic deputies and staffers worked together to expel a coyote that wandered into an elementary school building Wednesday.A post from the sheriff’s office Community Action Team joked the coyote is the newest mascot for Cane Bay Elementary School.The animal apparently sneaked into the school during drop off, deputies say.Deputies and school staff members worked together to rescue “Wiley” from a school restroom without any injuries, the post states.Copyright 2021 WCSC. All rights reserved.…SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Berkeley County school traffic deputies and staffers worked together to expel a coyote that wandered into an elementary school building Wednesday.A post from the sheriff’s office Community Action Team joked the coyote is the newest mascot for Cane Bay Elementary School.The animal apparently sneaked into the school during drop off, deputies say.Deputies and school staff members worked together to rescue “Wiley” from a school restroom without any injuries, the post states.Copyright 2021 WCSC. All rights reserved.WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Gov. Henry McMaster has tested positive for COVID-19, his office confirmed Tuesday.McMaster received notification late Monday that he tested positive for the virus following routine testing following positive test results of his wife, Peggy late last week.While Peggy McMaster remains asymptomatic, the governor is experiencing “mild symptoms with a cough and slight fatigue,” governor’s spokesman Brian Symmes said.“Both remain in good spirits and Governor McMaster continues to work from the Governor’s Residence,” Symmes said.Following Centers for Disease Control and...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Gov. Henry McMaster has tested positive for COVID-19, his office confirmed Tuesday.McMaster received notification late Monday that he tested positive for the virus following routine testing following positive test results of his wife, Peggy late last week.While Peggy McMaster remains asymptomatic, the governor is experiencing “mild symptoms with a cough and slight fatigue,” governor’s spokesman Brian Symmes said.“Both remain in good spirits and Governor McMaster continues to work from the Governor’s Residence,” Symmes said.Following Centers for Disease Control and...WW…

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officials at the Charleston International Airport say they received word Wednesday afternoon that people could return to the airport after a suspicious package forced an evacuation Wednesday morning.Airport spokesman Spencer Pryor confirmed shortly before 2 p.m. that passengers received the all-clear to return to the airport.Airport officials say TSA agents found a package that could be a threat at approximately 11:15 a.m.“TSA officials determined an evacuation of the terminal was necessary and employees along with passengers were evacuated,” Pryor said in a...…NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officials at the Charleston International Airport say they received word Wednesday afternoon that people could return to the airport after a suspicious package forced an evacuation Wednesday morning.Airport spokesman Spencer Pryor confirmed shortly before 2 p.m. that passengers received the all-clear to return to the airport.Airport officials say TSA agents found a package that could be a threat at approximately 11:15 a.m.“TSA officials determined an evacuation of the terminal was necessary and employees along with passengers were evacuated,” Pryor said in a...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The U.S. Attorney’s Office says South Carolina has received a $500,000 award from the Department of Justice to provide housing for victims of human trafficking in the state.U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced Wednesday the funds from the Office of Justice Programs and its component, the Office for Victims of Crime, to provide safe, stable housing and appropriate services to victims.The grant, awarded to Doors to Freedom, will provide six to 24 months of transitional or short-term housing assistance for trafficking victims, including rent, utilities or related...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The U.S. Attorney’s Office says South Carolina has received a $500,000 award from the Department of Justice to provide housing for victims of human trafficking in the state.U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr. announced Wednesday the funds from the Office of Justice Programs and its component, the Office for Victims of Crime, to provide safe, stable housing and appropriate services to victims.The grant, awarded to Doors to Freedom, will provide six to 24 months of transitional or short-term housing assistance for trafficking victims, including rent, utilities or related...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Thursday’s morning’s report from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce shows the the lowest number of people filing their first claim for unemployment benefits since the pandemic began in March.It marks the second week in a row that the agency has reported that milestone.For the week ending July 25, a total of 12,194 people filed their first claim for unemployment insurance. That’s a drop of 2,152 people compared with the week before.But the total number of South Carolinians who have filed their first unemployment claim over the past 19 weeks...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Thursday’s morning’s report from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce shows the the lowest number of people filing their first claim for unemployment benefits since the pandemic began in March.It marks the second week in a row that the agency has reported that milestone.For the week ending July 25, a total of 12,194 people filed their first claim for unemployment insurance. That’s a drop of 2,152 people compared with the week before.But the total number of South Carolinians who have filed their first unemployment claim over the past 19 weeks...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Across South Carolina, 18 counties have high enough risk levels for contracting COVID-19 to warrant stay-at-home orders, according to researchers at the Harvard Global Health Institute.The agency posted a state map displaying risk levels for the coronavirus, listing 18 of the state's 46 counties as having a high risk level. In the Lowcountry, those counties include Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Georgetown, Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Risk levels were calculated based a rolling seven-day average of cases per 100,000 in the county's population. to view the...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Across South Carolina, 18 counties have high enough risk levels for contracting COVID-19 to warrant stay-at-home orders, according to researchers at the Harvard Global Health Institute.The agency posted a state map displaying risk levels for the coronavirus, listing 18 of the state's 46 counties as having a high risk level. In the Lowcountry, those counties include Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Georgetown, Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Risk levels were calculated based a rolling seven-day average of cases per 100,000 in the county's population. to view the...WW…