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Producers, landowners can sign up for USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. The signup runs through June 28. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA's Farm … more
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Judge says fair trial impossible and drops murder charges against parents in 1989 killing of boy
COLUMBIA (AP) — A South Carolina judge on Friday threw out murder charges filed this year against a father and a stepmother, saying there was no new evidence they killed their 5-year-old child … more
Alligator lottery applications now available; deadline is July 15
Applications for the public alligator lottery are now available through July 15 at 11:59 p.m.A $10 nonrefundable application fee is required to apply. A randomized computer drawing based on a preference point system will determine the selection of … more
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South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one
COLUMBIA — South Carolina is about to trade its all-male state Supreme court for an all-white one. The General Assembly, which picks almost all state judges, is expected Wednesday to … more
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Ship at full throttle in harbor causes major South Carolina bridge to close until it passes safely
A large cargo ship lost control of its engines and went nearly full throttle through a South Carolina harbor Wednesday, prompting the closure of one of the busiest bridges in the state. Harbor … more
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Shooting at Rock Hill block party leaves 2 dead, 2 wounded, police say
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A shooting at a block party in Rock Hill left two people dead and two others wounded. No arrests were made, police said. Police were called after gunshots were heard at … more
South Carolina man pleads guilty to first-degree murder in Virginia police officer's shooting death
WISE, Va. (AP) — A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of a police officer in western Virginia in 2021. Michael Donivan White, 36, of Cross, South … more
Hurricane season begins June 1; Get ready now
ATLANTA — With the recent announcement of new coastal hurricane evacuation zones in South Carolina, it’s more important than ever for residents to stay informed as hurricane season … more
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Clerk over Alex Murdaugh trial spent thousands on bonuses, meals and gifts, ethics complaint says
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina officials have filed 76 counts of ethics violations against the court clerk who handled the Alex Murdaugh murder trial. The 25 pages of allegations accuse former … more
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South Carolina's Supreme Court will soon have no Black justices
COLUMBIA (AP) — For the first time in nearly two decades, all the justices on South Carolina's Supreme Court are going to be white. Diversity on the bench is a big topic in a state where … more
Bill requires S.C. 911 operators to be able to give CPR instructions
The American Heart Association is applauding the passage of a South Carolina policy named Telecommunicator CPR. On Monday, May 20, Gov. Henry McMaster officially signed a bill requiring all S.C. 911 operators to be trained in Telecommunicator CPR … more
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DHEC offers new communication tool for emergency professionals
COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and local partners have developed a new resource to help nonverbal, neurodivergent and non-English-speaking people better communicate with first responders during emergency … more
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Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved a Republican-held South Carolina congressional district, rejecting a lower-court ruling that said the district discriminated against … more
Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump following their disputes during Republican primary
COLUMBIA (AP) — Nikki Haley said Wednesday that she will be voting for Donald Trump in the general election, encouraging the presumptive GOP nominee to work hard to win support from those who … more
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South Carolina governor signs into law ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors. When the ink dried, South Carolina became the 25th state to … more
South Carolina governor vetoes bills to erase criminal history in gun and bad check cases
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina Gov, Henry McMaster vetoed three bills Tuesday that would have required the erasing the records of people convicted of certain gun, fraudulent check and underage … more
Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump
COLUMBIA (AP) — Nikki Haley is perhaps the highest-profile Republican in the nation who has refused to fall in line and endorse Donald Trump's presidential bid. It's unclear how long that might … more
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MADD, S.C. Dept. of Probation, Parole and Pardon announce new DUI law
  Beginning Monday, May 19, the "All Offender Law" will go into effect. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Carolina and the … more
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Police conclude investigation into suicide of Boeing whistleblower
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker and was found dead after several days of depositions in South Carolina took his own life, … more
Judge says South Carolina can enforce 6-week abortion ban amid dispute over when a heartbeat begins
COLUMBIA (AP) — A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all abortions around six weeks after conception as an appeal continues on what exactly … more
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