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FBI says Alex Murdaugh lied about where money stolen from clients went and who helped him steal
COLUMBIA (AP) — 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 … more
South Carolina House OKs bill they say will keep the lights on. Others worry oversight will be lost
COLUMBIA (AP) — A wide-ranging bill backers say will ensure South Carolina has plenty of electric power passed a key vote Wednesday in the House, but opponents complained it would roll back … 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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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
Medical marijuana again makes its way to the South Carolina House
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Senate again on Wednesday passed a bill allowing people to use marijuana and related products for medical needs. Just like in 2022, Republican Tom Davis' bill … more
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S.C. Senate to weigh House-approved $13.2 billion budget; Speaker Murrell Smith says final 104-15 vote shows the House needs to work together
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina's $13.2 billion budget made it through the House largely unchanged as Republican leaders reigned in efforts to shift spending priorities to other places. The … 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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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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Law-abiding adults can now carry guns openly in South Carolina after governor approves new law
COLUMBIA (AP) — Any adult who can legally own a gun can now carry one openly in South Carolina after Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill into law Thursday, just a day after it received final … more
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South Carolina to remove toxic waste from historic World War II aircraft carrier
MOUNT PLEASANT (AP) — More toxic waste will be extracted from a World War II aircraft carrier in Charleston Harbor to prevent leakage that would imperil the commercial shipping industry and … more
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
Black lawmakers in South Carolina say they were left out of writing anti-discrimination bill
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina House has passed a bill to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities over the objections of Black lawmakers who … more
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Elizabeth 'Libby' Murdaugh, mother of Alex, dies in hospice
VARNVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Elizabeth "Libby" Murdaugh, the mother of Alex Murdaugh who played an important part in her son's adamant denials that he killed his wife and son, has died. Libby … more
USDA launches new Bobwhite Conservation Pilot, announces general Conservation Reserve Program signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the launch of a new conservation initiative, Working Lands for Wildlife's Northern Bobwhite Pilot Project, as well as the signup dates for USDA's general enrollment signup in the Conservation … more
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Alex Murdaugh's lawyers want to make public statements about stolen money. FBI says Murdaugh lied
COLUMBIA (AP) — Lawyers for convicted killer Alex Murdaugh want to release to the public statements he made to the FBI about what happened to million of dollars he stole from clients and his … 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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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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Off to Michigan, Haley is staying in the race despite loss
TROY, Mich. - Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says it's not "the end of our story" despite Donald Trump's easy primary victory in South Carolina, her home state where the onetime governor had long suggested her competitiveness with the … more
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Nikki Haley vows to keep fighting Donald Trump
GREENVILLE - There are no wins on the horizon for Nikki Haley. Those close to the former United Nations ambassador, the last major Republican candidate standing in Donald Trump's path to the GOP's 2024 presidential nomination, are privately … more
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Cicadas are nature's weirdos. They urinate stronger than us, and an STD can turn them into zombies
The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren't just plentiful, they're downright weird. These insects are the strongest urinators in the animal kingdom with flows that put humans and elephants to shame. They … more
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