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South Carolina lawmakers rekindle bill limiting how topics like race are taught
COLUMBIA (AP) — A small group of lawmakers in South Carolina rekindled debate Tuesday on a bill that would limit how topics like race can be taught in public school K-12 classrooms. Both the … more
The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records
SEATTLE (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified … more
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Duke Energy Progress proposes cost reduction in annual adjustment for fuel with Public Service Commission of South Carolina
GREENVILLE – Duke Energy Progress is seeking to reduce customer bills to account for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity for South Carolina homes and businesses. If approved by the … more
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South Carolina Senate approves ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate on Thursday approved a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors after supporters defeated efforts to only ban treatments that would be … more
What defines a heartbeat? Judge hears arguments in South Carolina abortion case
COLUMBIA  (AP) — South Carolina's ban on abortions after roughly six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant, returned to court Thursday with Planned Parenthood and the state … more
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Senior Day celebrates South Carolina Seniors on May 1 at S.C. Fairgrounds
The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) will host Senior Day at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in the Goodman Building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, to celebrate Older … more
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DHEC launches overdose biosurveillance dashboard to tackle drug overdose epidemic
COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control recently launched an Overdose Biosurveillance Dashboard in an effort to make state- and county-level data on non-fatal opioid overdoses … more
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South Carolina Senate approves $15.4B budget after debate on bathrooms and conference switching
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Senate approved its budget Wednesday after debating items like requiring school children use the bathrooms of their sex assigned at birth and whether … more
South Carolina Senate wants accelerated income tax cut while House looks at property tax rebate
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Senate started debating a budget Tuesday that accelerates a planned income tax cut instead of the House plan to use $500 million to give homeowners a one-time … more
Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice. Lose his arm or lose his life
GOOSE CREEK (AP) — Out of air and pinned by an alligator to the bottom of the Cooper River in South Carolina, Will Georgitis decided his only chance to survive might be to lose his arm. The … more
South Carolina making progress to get more women in General Assembly and leadership roles
COLUMBIA (AP) — At first glance, the all-male South Carolina Senate subcommittee deciding whether to approve a proposal to remove the sales tax from feminine hygiene products was a reminder … more
Treasurer denies South Carolina Senate accusation he risked cyberattack in missing $1.8B case
COLUMBIA (AP) — Days after a contentious public hearing with state senators, Treasurer Curtis Loftis nearly put South Carolina's entire financial system at risk of a cyberattack by saying he … more
Senate opposition leaves South Carolina energy bill with listless future
COLUMBIA (AP) — Before a bill that supporters said will help South Carolina keep the lights on as the state rapidly grows could get debated on the Senate floor, several senators spoke out … more
Boeing pushes back on whistleblower's allegations and details how airframes are put together
Boeing is defending the integrity of the fuselages on two of its largest planes, which have come under criticism from a whistleblower who warns that panels on the outside of one of the planes could … more
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Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are again at odds, now over abortion. The strife could help both men
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The long and occasionally quixotic relationship between Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham has again turned negative after the South Carolina senator criticized the former … more
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S.C. Housing's homebuyer initiative recognizes 'Palmetto Heroes' by giving $12K in down payment assistance, competitive interest rates
COLUMBIA - S.C. Housing is making homeownership dreams a reality for South Carolina's public service heroes through the 2024 Palmetto Heroes Program, offering $12,000 in down payment assistance along with competitive interest rate loans.The program … more
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Prosecutors: South Carolina prison supervisor took $219,000 in bribes; got 173 cellphones to inmates
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A supervisor who managed security at a South Carolina prison accepted more than $219,000 in bribes over three years and got 173 contraband cellphones for inmates, … more
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Off-duty officer charged with murder after shooting man in South Carolina parking lot, agents say
COLUMBIA (AP) — An off-duty police officer in South Carolina was charged with murder Wednesday after state investigators said he shot a man trying to drive away after the two fought in a fast … more
South Carolina's top officer not releasing details on 2012 hack that stole millions of tax returns
COLUMBIA (AP) — Twelve years after a hacker stole personal data from more than 3.6 million people in South Carolina by obtaining Social Security numbers and credit card information from tax … more
Sumter, Lee and Clarendon fire departments receive Fire Safe South Carolina Community designation
Sumter Fire Department, Manning Fire Department and Lee County Fire and Rescue recently received the Fire Safe South Carolina 2023 Community Designation from Fire Safe South Carolina and its partners, according to a news release. One hundred … more
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