COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported a total of 2,470 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday, the highest single-day total reported in the state since the pandemic began in mid-March.According to a statement released by DHEC, Friday’s report of cases was the highest number of daily cases than at any time throughout the pandemic.DHEC along with MUSC and the South Carolina Hospital Association said that they were compelled to address the seriousness of the state’s circumstances and the actions the public can take to change...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported a total of 2,470 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday, the highest single-day total reported in the state since the pandemic began in mid-March.According to a statement released by DHEC, Friday’s report of cases was the highest number of daily cases than at any time throughout the pandemic.DHEC along with MUSC and the South Carolina Hospital Association said that they were compelled to address the seriousness of the state’s circumstances and the actions the public can take to change...WW…

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCSC) - Authorities have arrested a man who is accused of partially severing his parents’ arms with a machete at a home in Hanahan on Thanksgiving Day.The Hanahan Police Department charged Tyell Maurek Grant with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.Grant appeared in court on Friday and was given no bond on the charges.Authorities say Grant’s attack partially severed his mother’s arms and caused severe nerve damage, while the attack caused one of his father’s arms to be partially amputated.The father also suffered a puncture wound...…HANAHAN, S.C. (WCSC) - Authorities have arrested a man who is accused of partially severing his parents’ arms with a machete at a home in Hanahan on Thanksgiving Day.The Hanahan Police Department charged Tyell Maurek Grant with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.Grant appeared in court on Friday and was given no bond on the charges.Authorities say Grant’s attack partially severed his mother’s arms and caused severe nerve damage, while the attack caused one of his father’s arms to be partially amputated.The father also suffered a puncture wound...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Gov. Henry McMaster was one of several people allegedly targeted by a group suspected of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to The Detroit News.The newspaper published an to target additional elected leaders including South Carolina’s governor.The report cited an unsealed search warrant affidavit that detailed other targets including former President Barack Obama.This past May, and found a message by Croft to another user saying,"he may be first." The user then responded “SC,” which the FBI said referenced McMaster.In addition, the Detroit...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Gov. Henry McMaster was one of several people allegedly targeted by a group suspected of planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to The Detroit News.The newspaper published an to target additional elected leaders including South Carolina’s governor.The report cited an unsealed search warrant affidavit that detailed other targets including former President Barack Obama.This past May, and found a message by Croft to another user saying,"he may be first." The user then responded “SC,” which the FBI said referenced McMaster.In addition, the Detroit...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Anyone in the City of Charleston stopped on the street without a face covering could now be hit with a fine without a warning.On Tuesday night, City Council approved an extension to its emergency ordinances which included dropping warnings for people caught not wearing a mask.The first fine would be $100, and names will be put in a database. The fine goes up to $200 for the second offense, and $500 for every time after that.Leaders in Charleston have said that the main difficultyThe city has handed out about 150 warnings to businesses, plus 20 court summons after...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Anyone in the City of Charleston stopped on the street without a face covering could now be hit with a fine without a warning.On Tuesday night, City Council approved an extension to its emergency ordinances which included dropping warnings for people caught not wearing a mask.The first fine would be $100, and names will be put in a database. The fine goes up to $200 for the second offense, and $500 for every time after that.Leaders in Charleston have said that the main difficultyThe city has handed out about 150 warnings to businesses, plus 20 court summons after...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has instituted a face mask requirement for students and staff on state owned school buses.According to state officials, the face mask requirement, in combination with following other mitigation strategies and cleaning procedures developed by the SCDE and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, will allow districts to increase ridership capacity up to 67%.“The SCDE and DHEC continue to expect and strongly encourage all students and staff to wear face masks within the school building,” said...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has instituted a face mask requirement for students and staff on state owned school buses.According to state officials, the face mask requirement, in combination with following other mitigation strategies and cleaning procedures developed by the SCDE and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, will allow districts to increase ridership capacity up to 67%.“The SCDE and DHEC continue to expect and strongly encourage all students and staff to wear face masks within the school building,” said...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - State health officials have reported 1,842 new cases of COVID-19 and 69 additional deaths in South Carolina which is the most deaths reported in the state for a single day.However, officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control say the deaths of those individuals occurred over the past few weeks.“This delay in reporting of an individual’s death during this pandemic is often attributed to ensuring the death is accurately reported based on the most up-to-date federal guidance for determining a COVID-19-related death,” DHEC officials said on...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - State health officials have reported 1,842 new cases of COVID-19 and 69 additional deaths in South Carolina which is the most deaths reported in the state for a single day.However, officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control say the deaths of those individuals occurred over the past few weeks.“This delay in reporting of an individual’s death during this pandemic is often attributed to ensuring the death is accurately reported based on the most up-to-date federal guidance for determining a COVID-19-related death,” DHEC officials said on...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - State health officials have reported 1,320 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 additional deaths in South Carolina.Charleston County had the highest number of cases reported on Monday with 278.Monday’s update brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in the state to 34,546, and those who have died to 717, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.There are currently 1,032 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19.The four deaths reported on Monday occurred in elderly...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - State health officials have reported 1,320 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 additional deaths in South Carolina.Charleston County had the highest number of cases reported on Monday with 278.Monday’s update brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in the state to 34,546, and those who have died to 717, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.There are currently 1,032 hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19.The four deaths reported on Monday occurred in elderly...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston has passed a resolution requiring people to wear masks when in public places to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.Anyone found violating the ordinance will get a warning first, then fined $50. The ordinance will go into effect on midnight on July 1 and remain in effect for 60 days, unless otherwise terminated.People in the city will have to wear a mask in restaurants, retail stores, and public spaces which include curbside pickup, delivery, and service calls (a full list of places and exemptions are found further below in this...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston has passed a resolution requiring people to wear masks when in public places to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.Anyone found violating the ordinance will get a warning first, then fined $50. The ordinance will go into effect on midnight on July 1 and remain in effect for 60 days, unless otherwise terminated.People in the city will have to wear a mask in restaurants, retail stores, and public spaces which include curbside pickup, delivery, and service calls (a full list of places and exemptions are found further below in this...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officials with Santee Cooper say they have fired an employee who tweeted out a comment regarding protesters who were vandalizing the John C. Calhoun statue in downtown Charleston.The comment was in reply to a tweet by Live 5′s Rob Way post on Wednesday afternoon which described the scene of protesters vandalizing the statue.Santee Cooper officials said the former employee was identified as Linda Wilcox.The former employee’s now-deleted tweet stated,”Where are the police? This kind of childishness just shows how immature people are. I wish we could load them on a...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officials with Santee Cooper say they have fired an employee who tweeted out a comment regarding protesters who were vandalizing the John C. Calhoun statue in downtown Charleston.The comment was in reply to a tweet by Live 5′s Rob Way post on Wednesday afternoon which described the scene of protesters vandalizing the statue.Santee Cooper officials said the former employee was identified as Linda Wilcox.The former employee’s now-deleted tweet stated,”Where are the police? This kind of childishness just shows how immature people are. I wish we could load them on a...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Health officials have announced 770 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 more deaths in South Carolina. The number of new cases is the highest daily case increase since the pandemic began.Friday’s new cases surpassed the previous record which was on .Officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control have voiced their concerns regarding the increasing number of cases in the past several days and have urged the public to practice social distancing and wear masks.“I am more concerned about COVID-19 in South Carolina than I have ever been before,” said Dr. Linda...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Health officials have announced 770 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 more deaths in South Carolina. The number of new cases is the highest daily case increase since the pandemic began.Friday’s new cases surpassed the previous record which was on .Officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control have voiced their concerns regarding the increasing number of cases in the past several days and have urged the public to practice social distancing and wear masks.“I am more concerned about COVID-19 in South Carolina than I have ever been before,” said Dr. Linda...WW…