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Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake
COLUMBIA (AP) — Susan Smith will be up for parole next month, nearly 30 years after she was convicted of rolling her car into a South Carolina lake and drowning her two sons who were strapped … more
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Federal judge is skeptical about taking away South Carolina governor's clemency power
COLUMBIA (AP) — A federal judge appears unlikely to grant the request of a South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed in just over three weeks to take away the power of granting him … more
The son of a South Carolina inmate urges the governor to save his father from execution
COLUMBIA — Richard Moore never meant to kill anyone the night he robbed a South Carolina convenience store and the Black man was convicted by a jury with no African Americans, his son and … more
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Alex Murdaugh settles the wrongful death lawsuit that sparked his fall
COLUMBIA  (AP) — Alex Murdaugh has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a teen killed in a boat crash involving Murdaugh's youngest son that prosecutors said provoked the disgraced … more
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Redemption deadline extended for Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program due to hurricane
Due to the continuing impact of Hurricane Helene, an extension has been approved for senior citizens to redeem vouchers issued earlier this year as part of the 2024 Senior Farmers’ Market … more
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Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production
Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of its workers in the coming months, about 17,000 people, as it continues to lose money and tries to deal with a strike that is crippling production of the company's … more
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Condemned inmate Richard Moore wants someone other than South Carolina's governor to decide clemency
COLUMBIA (AP) — A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed in just over three weeks is asking a federal judge to take away the power of granting clemency from the governor who is a former … more
South Carolina death row inmate told to choose between execution methods
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina prison officials told death row inmate Richard Moore on Tuesday that he can choose between a firing squad, the electric chair and lethal injection for his Nov. 1 … more
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How Waffle House helps Southerners — and FEMA — judge a storm's severity
Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, … more
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DPH, SCDMH, DAODAS emphasize importance of mental health amid Hurricane Helene impacts
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Health joins the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services … more
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South Carolina sets Nov. 1 execution as state ramps up use of death chamber
COLUMBIA — South Carolina's high court on Friday set a date of Nov. 1 to put to death a man who killed a store clerk a quarter-century ago, the second of an expected six executions in about six … more
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Power restoration efforts ongoing in North Carolina mountains and South Carolina upstate; company provides updated information
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – More than 21,000 workers continue to make progress restoring power to Duke Energy customers in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina following Helene’s … more
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Federal court rejects Murdaugh's appeal that 40 years is too harsh for stealing millions
COLUMBIA (AP) — A federal court has rejected Alex Murdaugh's request to throw out his 40-year sentence for stealing from clients and his law firm. The disgraced South Carolina lawyer said his … more
Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them in their South Carolina home
As Hurricane Helene roared outside, the wind howling and branches snapping, John Savage went to his grandparents' bedroom to make sure they were OK. "We heard one snap and I remember going back there … more
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S.C. electric cooperatives restore power to 75% of statewide system
COLUMBIA – South Carolina’s electric cooperatives have now restored power to more than 320,000 consumers statewide, turning the lights back on for more than 75% of the co-op members who … more
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SNAP replacement benefits and mass feeding update
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is requesting a waiver from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that if approved will allow DSS to automatically issue federally … more
Hunting temporarily closed in multiple areas of S.C. due to effects of Hurricane Helene
Due to extreme rainfall and widespread flooding in the Upstate of South Carolina and mountains of North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has … more
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Hurricane Helene impacts blood supply: Blood donors needed now
  PIEDMONT – The Blood Connection announced Sunday, Sept. 29, that its blood products inventory is at a critical level in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Though TBC worked … more
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond urges donors to give smart as the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Helene
COLUMBIA -- Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene.  … more
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AAA gives insurance advice for Carolinians recovering from Hurricane Helene
The Auto Club Group is providing advice to help residents who may have suffered either wind or flood damage from Hurricane Helene.  "Once conditions are safe to do so, begin assessing your … more
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