Ray Rivera

On Friday afternoon, officials with the Department of Health and Environmental control reported that 20.7% of 7,514 people tested for the coronavirus on Thursday tested positive.

Highway Patrol officials say an SUV hit median cables and crossed into westbound lanes and struck a Freightliner tractor trailer and a Volvo tractor trailer before overturning.

Crews had been searching the area of the Don Holt Bridge for the driver they believed to have fallen over the bridge after he was struck in an accident.

Gov. Henry McMaster has directed the Department of Health and Environmental Control to postpone the release of guidelines for allowing limited visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Wednesday’s update brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in the state to 39,587, and those who have died to 777, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Mayor Keith Summey has signed an emergency proclamation requiring face coverings in public places in North Charleston beginning Friday, July 3, 2020 at noon.

The Georgetown Police Department is looking for Latisha D. Evans and Jordan E. Johns wanted on charges for murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, and grand larceny.

On Wednesday night, Rep. Marvin Pendarvis said he had received confirmation that SLED will be investigating the case after the Charleston County Legislative Delegation has asked the agency to investigate Weatherspoon’s death.

A Charleston County deputy remains in the hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the Don Holt Bridge Wednesday afternoon after he and a tow truck driver, who remains missing, were struck during a traffic stop.

Gov. Henry McMaster and state health officials will be holding a press conference Wednesday afternoon on the state’s response to COVID-19. It’s expected to start at 4:30 p.m.

State health officials have reported 1,497 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional deaths in South Carolina.

Officials with the Charleston Police Department are asking anyone with information on a fatal accident in West Ashley to come forward.

The ordinance states that all customers are required to wear face coverings while inside the enclosed area of any retail or food service establishment, and when entering any building open to the public.

Police responded to the Roadway Inn on 600 Church Street at 8:27 a.m. to a report of victims “covered in blood,” Georgetown Police Capt. Nelson Brown said.

The family of an 18-year-old man, who was found dead on Sullvan’s Island, is launching their own investigation into the incident.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare officials say the number of COVID-19 patients treated across their hospitals spiked in one day, signaling the largest increase in patients since the beginning of the pandemic.

Tuesday’s update brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in the state to 36,297, and those who have died to 735, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

A severe thunderstorm warning has expired for Charleston and Dorchester counties. The warning ended at 9:15 p.m.

Investigators say they have issued warrants for a suspect in the vandalism of the Charleston 9 Memorial Park on Savannah Highway.

Police are investigating a shooting late Monday night that sent a man and a 9-year-old boy to the hospital.

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.

The Town of Summerville has passed an ordinance requiring the public to wear face coverings in retail and food service establishments. It goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 1 through 11:59 p.m. on July 9.

The investigation began at 5:04 p.m. when North Charleston police officers responded to the area of the 1100 block of Braddock Avenue for a report of shots fired.

The City of Walterboro and Colleton County have both passed a face mask ordinance which requires people to wear face coverings or masks in public places and public buildings.

The Town of Kiawah Island has passed an ordinance which requires people to wear face masks in certain public areas including restaurants.

The Town of Mount Pleasant has passed an ordinance requiring people to wear a face mask during certain circumstances including when inside grocery stores and pharmacies.

Officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control are now calling South Carolina a hotspot for COVID-19 after announcing nearly 1,300 new cases in the state on Friday which is the second highest number of confirmed cases in a single day.

The governor said issuing a mandate for people in South Carolina to wear a mask and not be able to enforce it gives a false sense of security for those who believe that everybody is following the rules.

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office charged 25-year-old Andrew Evins with attempted murder. He was also charged with armed robbery and carjacking in a separate case.

DHEC officials have announced the second highest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a single day with 1,273 cases on Friday.