COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said there were 4,370 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Christmas Day, the highest single day total for the state since the pandemic began.DHEC reported results from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on Sunday morning. The agency did not report results on Christmas Day. During most of the pandemic, DHEC reported totals from the day before, but recently switched to reporting on a 24-hour delay to give DHEC officials more time to review the numbers. DHEC reported 2,550 confirmed cases and 27 probable...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control said there were 4,370 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Christmas Day, the highest single day total for the state since the pandemic began.DHEC reported results from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on Sunday morning. The agency did not report results on Christmas Day. During most of the pandemic, DHEC reported totals from the day before, but recently switched to reporting on a 24-hour delay to give DHEC officials more time to review the numbers. DHEC reported 2,550 confirmed cases and 27 probable...WW…

FORNEY, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas family is not happy about the ‘brand changing’ of a popular pancake syrup: Aunt Jemima.The iconic “Aunt Jemima” has long-standing ties with the city of Hawkins, and a goodwill ambassador named “Lillian Richard.”Living in Forney, Vera Harris is the family historian for the Richard family of Hawkins, and could hardly believe a big part of their family legacy, the “Aunt Jemima” brand, was about to be erased from supermarket shelves.“A lot of people want it removed. We want the world to know that our cousin Lillian was one of the Aunt Jemima’s and she made...…FORNEY, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas family is not happy about the ‘brand changing’ of a popular pancake syrup: Aunt Jemima.The iconic “Aunt Jemima” has long-standing ties with the city of Hawkins, and a goodwill ambassador named “Lillian Richard.”Living in Forney, Vera Harris is the family historian for the Richard family of Hawkins, and could hardly believe a big part of their family legacy, the “Aunt Jemima” brand, was about to be erased from supermarket shelves.“A lot of people want it removed. We want the world to know that our cousin Lillian was one of the Aunt Jemima’s and she made...WW…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) - Gov. Henry McMaster responded Sunday to calls from South Carolina teachers pushing for priority when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.“If we allow teachers to jump the line, we are taking vaccines from our most vulnerable population who are dying from this virus,” McMaster wrote in a Twitter post Sunday. “That is unethical, immoral, and absolutely unacceptable.”If we allow teachers to jump the line, we are taking vaccines from our most vulnerable population who are dying from this virus. That is unethical, immoral, and absolutely unacceptable. — Gov. Henry McMaster...…COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMBF) - Gov. Henry McMaster responded Sunday to calls from South Carolina teachers pushing for priority when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.“If we allow teachers to jump the line, we are taking vaccines from our most vulnerable population who are dying from this virus,” McMaster wrote in a Twitter post Sunday. “That is unethical, immoral, and absolutely unacceptable.”If we allow teachers to jump the line, we are taking vaccines from our most vulnerable population who are dying from this virus. That is unethical, immoral, and absolutely unacceptable. — Gov. Henry McMaster...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - DHEC officials have announced the highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a single day with 1,599 cases on Saturday. 15 additional deaths were confirmed from the coronavirus.Saturday’s update brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in the state to 31,850, and those who have died to 707, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.State health officials also announced three new probable cases of COVID-19 and two additional probable deaths on Saturday.As of Saturday morning, 2,778 inpatient hospital beds are available...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - DHEC officials have announced the highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a single day with 1,599 cases on Saturday. 15 additional deaths were confirmed from the coronavirus.Saturday’s update brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in the state to 31,850, and those who have died to 707, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.State health officials also announced three new probable cases of COVID-19 and two additional probable deaths on Saturday.As of Saturday morning, 2,778 inpatient hospital beds are available...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 1,320 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…

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - City of Folly Beach officials will be lifting restrictions and checkpoints on the island Friday night.City leaders said authorities would no longer restrict access to the city pending further direction from Gov. Henry McMaster.In addition, restrictions on short-term rentals and other overnight accommodations have been lifted.City leaders said the island’s restrictions would all be lifted Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m., and will be done based on guidance from Attorney General Alan Wilson.Earlier on Friday, Wilson , and local governments could face legal action if they...…FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - City of Folly Beach officials will be lifting restrictions and checkpoints on the island Friday night.City leaders said authorities would no longer restrict access to the city pending further direction from Gov. Henry McMaster.In addition, restrictions on short-term rentals and other overnight accommodations have been lifted.City leaders said the island’s restrictions would all be lifted Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m., and will be done based on guidance from Attorney General Alan Wilson.Earlier on Friday, Wilson , and local governments could face legal action if they...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - State health officials have reported 1,481 new cases of COVID-19 and 39 additional deaths in South Carolina.Greenville County had the most new reported cases on Saturday with 187.“At this time, we are unable to report the number of hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19, and the number of patients currently on ventilators,” DHEC said in their Saturday update.DHEC says that these latest numbers may be underreported. DHEC said in a release Saturday that some of their data was missing from a major...…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - State health officials have reported 1,481 new cases of COVID-19 and 39 additional deaths in South Carolina.Greenville County had the most new reported cases on Saturday with 187.“At this time, we are unable to report the number of hospital beds occupied by patients who have either tested positive or are under investigation for COVID-19, and the number of patients currently on ventilators,” DHEC said in their Saturday update.DHEC says that these latest numbers may be underreported. DHEC said in a release Saturday that some of their data was missing from a major...WW…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of the presidency against current President Donald Trump.JOE BIDEN DEFEATS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of a grueling campaign for the American presidency. He will lead a polarized nation through a historic collision of health, economic and social crises. — The Associated Press (@AP)Copyright 2020 WCSC. All rights reserved.…CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of the presidency against current President Donald Trump.JOE BIDEN DEFEATS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of a grueling campaign for the American presidency. He will lead a polarized nation through a historic collision of health, economic and social crises. — The Associated Press (@AP)Copyright 2020 WCSC. All rights reserved.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…