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January 29, 2021

Coronavirus-linked MIS-C behind death of South Carolina teen; first such fatality reported in state

A rare but dangerous coronavirus-linked inflammatory syndrome that primarily affects children and teens is behind the death of a 17-year-old from South Carolina, health officials in the Palmetto State announced on Friday. 

January 29, 2021

Darius Rucker treats IHOP diners to free meal, leaves 'very generous' tip

Darius Rucker rocked the staff and diners at an IHOP restaurant “like a wagon wheel” when he covered all the diners’ bills and left a big tip for the workers.

January 28, 2021

South Carolina could soon be latest state to ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected

South Carolina could soon become the latest state to enact more stringent abortion rules – outlawing most of the procedures in the Palmetto State.

January 28, 2021

First US cases of South African coronavirus variant identified in South Carolina

A mutation of the novel coronavirus that was first identified in South Africa has officially reached the United States. South Carolina health officials on Thursday announced that two cases of the variant — known as  B.1.351 — were identified in two residents with no recent travel history, suggesting they were locally acquired. 

January 27, 2021

Couple accused of having sex on Myrtle Beach Ferris wheel charged with more indecent exposures

The South Carolina couple busted earlier this month for allegedly having sex on Myrtle Beach’s landmark Ferris wheel has been arrested once again on similar public lewdness charges, according to local reports.

January 27, 2021

SC mayor calls on Chick-fil-A to help with COVID vaccine traffic backup: 'Call the pros'

The mayor of a South Carolina town explained on “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday what prompted him to call a local Chick-fil-A manager when a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site got backed up last week, saying the manager helped provide “a retail mindset.”

January 24, 2021

States push for allowing concealed carry of guns without permit

GOP lawmakers in multiple states are aiming to relax certain gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having to obtain a permit, continuing a trend that many gun control advocates say is frightening. 

January 20, 2021

Couple accused of filming public sex at Myrtle Beach attractions

They fell short of the Mile-High Club.

January 19, 2021

To speed COVID-19 vaccinations, South Carolina mulls limiting elective surgeries again

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster warned he could shut down elective surgeries in a bid to free up hospital staff and administer more COVID-19 vaccines, according to a report.

January 18, 2021

Freshman Republican lawmaker describes her first 100 hours in Congress as 'hell' after riot, impeachment

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., described her first 100 hours on Congress as "hell" Monday, telling "The Story" that the deadly Capitol riot, the fight over the Electoral College vote count and the second impeachment of President Trump represented an unbelievable series of events.