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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
S.C.'s top delinquent taxpayers paid $12.3M in 2023
Hundreds of South Carolina's top delinquent taxpayers paid the state more than $12.3 million in 2023 after their debts were listed online, an increase of almost $4 million over the previous year's payments. During the past four years, delinquent … more
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Walters scores wire-to-wire victory in Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Murray
PROSPERITY, S.C. — Despite the gloomy weather, Monday brought bright prospects for Patrick Walters , who leveraged the opportunity to inflict a straight-up South Carolina smackdown en … more
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South Carolina governor happy with tax cuts, teacher raises but wants health and energy bills done
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Monday he is glad the General Assembly raised teacher salaries and cut taxes in the 2024 regular session that ended last week, but he … more
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Drama unfolds at Lake Murray on Championship Monday of Bassmaster Elite Series event
COLUMBIA — South Carolina's Patrick Walters has led the first three days of the  Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake Murray . He is a five-time Bassmaster winner. He holds the honor of … more
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1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that had overwhelming support
COLUMBIA (AP) — A bill that would have consolidated six South Carolina heath care agencies and was overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly died on the session's final day … more
2024 South Carolina General Assembly session may be remembered for what didn't happen
COLUMBIA (AP) — The 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly ends Thursday and will perhaps be better remembered for the things that didn't pass. South Carolina remains one … more
Refugees welcomed to home in S.C.
COLUMBIA (AP) - A church volunteer stood at an apartment door, beckoning inside a Congolese family for their first look at where they would live in America. "Your new house!" volunteer Dan Davidson exclaimed as the couple and the woman's brother … more
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