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South Carolina senators grill treasurer over $1.8 billion in mystery account but get few answers
COLUMBIA (AP) — A group of South Carolina senators didn't get much clarity Tuesday as they sought answers about how $1.8 billion ended up in a state bank account over the past decade without … more
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South Carolina has $1.8 billion but doesn't know where the money came from or where it should go
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina has collected about $1.8 billion in a bank account over the past decade and state and private accountants are still trying to figure out where the cash came from … more
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Open gun carry proposal in South Carolina on the ropes as conservatives fight among themselves
COLUMBIA (AP) — A proposal to allow any legal gun owner to openly carry their weapon in public without training is struggling to pass through South Carolina's General Assembly as Republicans … more
South Carolina lawmakers are close to loosening gun laws after long debate
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers appear close to approving a bill that would allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly. The proposal includes stiffer penalties … more
Haley is sharpening contrasts with Trump
COLUMBIA - Nikki Haley is using the closing days of her South Carolina Republican primary matchup with Donald Trump to hone her argument that she is the lone remaining candidate who can unite Americans, despite the former president's electoral wins … more
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S.C. lawmakers finally debate electing judges, but big changes not expected
COLUMBIA (AP) - After months of just talking among themselves, lawmakers in South Carolina are finally debating making changes in how the General Assembly chooses judges. Senators on Thursday took up a bill altering the procedure for picking who … more
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South Carolina's governor marks new gun law with ceremonial bill signing
COLUMBIA — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremony Tuesday to spotlight a new law allowing any adult who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly without a permit. … more
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Haley visits hometown of Bamberg ahead of S.C.'s GOP primary
BAMBERG - Nikki Haley made a campaign stop Tuesday in her hometown of Bamberg, a reliably Democratic rural town that she has described as instrumental to the values that guide her presidential bid, as well as a place where she and her family … more
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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
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
South Carolina Supreme Court to decide if new private school voucher program is legal
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether a law passed last year allowing parents to spend taxpayer money on private schools violates part of the he … 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
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'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
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
Why AP called South Carolina for Trump: Race call explained
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press declared Donald Trump the winner of the South Carolina primary as soon as polls closed. The race call was based on a comprehensive survey of South … more
FBI says Alex Murdaugh lied about where money stolen from clients went and who helped him steal
COLUMBIA — Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh didn't tell the truth when FBI agents repeatedly asked him where more than $6 million he stole ended up and whether another attorney not yet identified … more
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South Carolina House approves Sunday liquor sales, potentially lifting another religious restriction
COLUMBIA  (AP) — The South Carolina House has given key approval to a bill allowing liquor stores to stay open on Sundays for a few hours if their local governments allow it. Supporters … more
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Sign up for March 4 'Inescapable Insects' Zoom class through Clemson Extension
"Inescapable Insects" is the subject of the free March 4 Master Gardener Monday presented by Clemson Extension. This month's monthly continuing education program offered by the South Carolina Master Gardener Program will focus on … more
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Here's how Trump won in South Carolina - and what it could mean for his chances in November
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump won over South Carolina Republicans as the candidate who voters believe can win in November, keep the country safe and will stand up and fight for them as president. Trump cruised to victory in the South Carolina primary … more
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