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School bus and tanker truck collide in Gilbert; 18 sent to hospital
GILBERT (AP) — A school bus collided with a tanker truck Thursday in South Carolina, sending at least 18 people, mostly children, to the hospital, authorities said. The bus was carrying 36 … more
Judge halts South Carolina's new stricter abortion law until state Supreme Court review
COLUMBIA (AP) — A judge on Friday put a temporary halt to South Carolina's new law banning most abortions around six weeks of pregnancy until the state Supreme Court can review the measure. The … more
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Alex Murdaugh's longtime friend admits helping to steal $4 million wrongful death settlement
CHARLESTON (AP) — A longtime friend of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh admitted Thursday he helped his old college roommate steal more than $4 million meant for a wrongful death settlement … more
As South Carolina governor signs new law, abortion restrictions strain providers in U.S. South
COLUMBIA (AP) — A wave of newly approved abortion restrictions in the Southeastern United States has sent providers scrambling to reconfigure their services for a region with already severely … more
Empty House chamber tells story as S.C. lawmakers can't agree on budget
COLUMBIA - Flush with extra money to spend, South Carolina's House and Senate still haven't reached a deal on the state's $13 billion spending plan set to start July 1. While no one is talking publicly about what is causing the delay, an obvious … more
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Convicted murderer and ex-attorney Alex Murdaugh facing federal charges of fraud, theft
COLUMBIA (AP) — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is facing federal charges for the first time after being indicted on 22 financial fraud charges over allegations that the disgraced former … more
S.C.'s only women senators resist new abortion restrictions up for debate
COLUMBIA - The three Republican women in South Carolina's Senate urged the other members of their party to adopt a 12-week abortion ban Tuesday as they fought additional restrictions one month after helping filibuster a near-total ban. It remains … more
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Woman charged in drunk driving killing of bride in South Carolina seeks bond
COLUMBIA (AP) — Defense attorneys are seeking bond for an alleged drunken driver who police say slammed into newlyweds riding along a South Carolina beach road, killing the bride. Jamie … more
Abortion ban returns to South Carolina Senate with new proposals up for debate
COLUMBIA (AP) — Regulations added to a restrictive abortion measure have provoked key Republican ire that could prolong debate when the South Carolina Senate attempts to restore a 2021 ban … more
Scott launches presidential bid seeking contrast with top rivals
NORTH CHARLESTON - South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launched his presidential campaign on Monday, offering an optimistic and compassionate message he's hoping can contrast the two figures who have used political combativeness to dominate the early GOP … more
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Execution secrecy, hospital regulations among flurry of new laws in S.C.
COLUMBIA - South Carolina lawmakers finished their regular session in 2023 passing a flurry of bills that have kept Gov. Henry McMaster's right hand busy signing them into law. The new laws range from eliminating state permission for hospitals to … more
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South Carolina Republicans hear pitches from 2024 candidates, reelect state party chairman
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans on Saturday selected Drew McKissick as their chairman for a fourth term at a convention where some of the party's 2024 presidential hopefuls … more
Widowed groom: Bride killed in crash didn't want wedding night to end
COLUMBIA (AP) — Aric Hutchinson wishes he could remember the crash, but he said he does remember his bride's last words to him before the golf cart carrying them along a South Carolina beach … more
Widowed husband sues driver, bars after DUI crash killed bride on wedding night
COLUMBIA(AP) — The alleged drunk driver who police say slammed into newlyweds riding along a South Carolina road on Folly Beach now faces a wrongful death lawsuit alongside several … more
South Carolina moves closer to abortion ban, a Southern trend that puts pressure on Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — South Carolina became the latest state to move toward a near total abortion ban Wednesday with legislation that if enacted would leave Virginia an outlier in the South as a … more
Republican abortion debate inches toward resolution in South Carolina; House Speaker Murrell Smith says chamber will not adjourn until the measure gets approval
COLUMBIA (AP) — Abortion access would be almost entirely banned after about six weeks of pregnancy under a bill set for debate Tuesday in the South Carolina House, after the state Senate … more
Supreme Court to review S.C. congressional map for discrimination against Black voters
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether South Carolina's congressional districts need to be redrawn because they discriminate against Black voters. The justices said Monday they would review a lower-court ruling that … more
Brian Gaines named new top S.C. accountant after $3.5B error
COLUMBIA - South Carolina has a new top accountant after a 20-year officeholder resigned amid pressure over a $3.5 billion reporting error. Brian Gaines will oversee a comptroller general's office that has received mounting scrutiny from … more
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S.C. General Assembly to go into overtime on abortion, other issues
COLUMBIA (AP) - Thursday was supposed to be the final day of the regular session for the South Carolina General Assembly. But debates about abortion, guns and bond reform along with the always slow to resolve discussions about the state budget … more
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Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in S.C.
COLUMBIA - South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how teachers discuss race in K-12 classrooms. As conservatives nationwide push bans on so-called "critical race theory," the state Senate passed a likeminded effort … more
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