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Prosecutors charge a South Carolina man with carjacking and the killing of a New Mexico officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been charged with two federal counts stemming from the killing of a New Mexico state police officer, federal and state prosecutors announced … 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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Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are again at odds, now over abortion. The strife could help both men
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The long and occasionally quixotic relationship between Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham has again turned negative after the South Carolina senator criticized the former … 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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Boeing pushes back on whistleblower's allegations and details how airframes are put together
Boeing is defending the integrity of the fuselages on two of its largest planes, which have come under criticism from a whistleblower who warns that panels on the outside of one of the planes could … more
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Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice. Lose his arm or lose his life
GOOSE CREEK (AP) — Out of air and pinned by an alligator to the bottom of the Cooper River in South Carolina, Will Georgitis decided his only chance to survive might be to lose his arm. The … more
Alex Murdaugh gets 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm
CHARLESTON (AP) — For maybe the last time, Alex Murdaugh, in a prison jumpsuit instead of the suit he used to wear, shuffled into a courtroom Monday in South Carolina and was sentenced to 40 … 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
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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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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The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records
SEATTLE (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified … 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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What to expect in South Carolina's state primaries
WASHINGTON — Federal and state lawmakers in South Carolina will go before voters on Tuesday in primary elections, where the latest skirmish in an ongoing feud involving a former Republican U.S. … more
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South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury
WALTERBORO (AP) — A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial announced her resignation on Monday. Colleton … more
Some Republicans who supported Nikki Haley are still refusing to back Donald Trump
COLUMBIA (AP) — Now that Nikki Haley has shuttered her presidential campaign, one person who voted for her refuses to back former President Donald Trump and plans to reluctantly vote for … more
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
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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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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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
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