Ray Rivera

Officials with the sheriff’s office say two officers at the Berkeley County detention center have tested positive for COVID-19.

The latest figures brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 2,552, and those who have died to 63, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

The Kickin’ Chicken in downtown Charleston is closing its doors after more than 21 years.

The Medical University of South Carolina reported 26 additional cases of COVID-19 cases bringing the total to 321 cases.

Two Charleston County inmates who shared sleeping quarters with another inmate who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested positive for the virus.

Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Wednesday which allows furloughed employees to receive “COVID-19 Support Payments” from their employers and still qualify for unemployment benefits.

The South Carolina State Guard helped to convert a MUSC fitness center into a 250-bed field hospital.

Investigators announced the arrest of another suspect charged for a murder in downtown Charleston.

State health officials have announced 187 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and three additional deaths in South Carolina.

Two employees at a VA mail out pharmacy in North Charleston have tested positive for COVID-19.

Officials with the Charleston Police Department say a second officer has tested positive for COVID-19.

MUSC officials say they are implementing what they are calling a “workforce realignment” as the health care network works through "unprecedented and serious” financial deficits from the COVID-19 epidemic.

Boeing will temporarily suspend all 787 operations at Boeing South Carolina until further notice, starting at the end of second shift on Wednesday, April 8, according to company officials.

Gov. Henry McMaster has ordered South Carolinians to remain at home unless they are going out to work.

The governor said the decisions that have been made and will be made will be those that follow the “data and science” that state officials have been receiving.

DHEC also is reporting 147 additional cases of COVID-19.As of today, the total number statewide is 1,700 cases in all 46 counties.

Gov. Henry McMaster says his Team South Carolina will provide an update on the state’s efforts to handle the COVID-19 pandemic.

A gym and a salon in West Ashley were cited on Friday for violating Charleston’s stay-at-home ordinance.

Authorities say there is no apparent link between a Charleston County deputy’s collapse during an investigation and COVID-19.

State health officials announced Thursday afternoon that there has been 261 new cases of COVID-19. DHEC also announced five additional deaths related to the virus.

A Charleston County deputy has been transported to the hospital after he collapsed during an investigation in West Ashley, according to the sheriff’s office.

Westbound lanes of the Don Holt Bridge have been reopened following a reported vehicle fire Thursday afternoon.

State health officials have announced four additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. The four patients were elderly individuals who also had underlying health conditions.

Hospital officials announced Wednesday afternoon that four more MUSC Health employees in the Charleston area have tested positive for COVID-19.

Three people are in custody following a drive-by shooting at a Goose Creek mobile home park that damaged houses and cars.

Gov. Henry McMaster announced an order Tuesday to force the closure of non-essential businesses in South Carolina, his latest in a stair-step escalation of measures aimed at quelling the new coronavirus outbreak.

Gov. Henry McMaster has ordered the closure of all non-essential business in South Carolina. McMaster said the executive order will go into place on April 1.

Health officials announced on Tuesday afternoon that there are 158 new cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina, in addition to four more deaths related to the virus.

Officials with the Charleston County School District say someone associated with Military Magnet Academy has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Live 5 News team is hosting a Facebook Live town hall on the novel coronavirus Tuesday night.