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South Carolina man convicted of murdering two people gets a June execution date
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man who was twice sentenced to die for killing two people nearly two decades ago was scheduled Friday to be executed on June 13. The state Supreme Court … more
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Court clerk in Murdaugh murder trial charged with showing sealed photographs, perjury
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former court clerk in South Carolina who helped with the trial of attorney Alex Murdaugh, a powerful, wealthy lawyer convicted of killing his wife and son, showed … more
South Carolina Supreme Court decides heartbeat definition allows six-week abortion ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled Wednesday the state can keep banning abortions around six weeks after conception by agreeing with the earliest interpretation … more
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SCDPS steps up seat belt enforcement ahead of 100 Deadly Days of Summer
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and law enforcement partners statewide are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s national seat belt enforcement … more
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Lawmakers seek investigation into South Carolina's firing squad execution
COLUMBIA (AP) — Two South Carolina legislators have requested an investigation into the state's firing squad execution last month after lawyers for the inmate said his autopsy showed the shots … more
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Family of Boeing whistleblower settles lawsuit with aircraft maker over his death
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The family of a former Boeing quality control manager who killed himself after lawyers questioned him about his whistleblowing on alleged jumbo jet defects has settled a … more
Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Before they can name their next presidential nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first. In 2022, President Joe Biden forced a shake-up of … more
South Carolina legislature ends its 2025 session with some wins and some uncertainty
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina General Assembly wrapped up its regular 2025 session Thursday with a few accomplishments, but a number of things like the fate of the state treasurer and … more
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Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart
COLUMBIA (AP) — A man who was put to death last month in South Carolina's second firing squad execution was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute after the bullets, meant … more
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Beached whale is euthanized on South Carolina resort island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A sperm whale that beached itself on a popular South Carolina resort island was euthanized late Sunday after veterinarians determined it was too sick to help. … more
DPH observes National Hurricane Preparedness Week
COLUMBIA — In advance of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1, the South Carolina Department of Public Health is joining partners in observing National … more
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Drought expands across S.C. amid dry spring conditions
The entire state of South Carolina has entered drought conditions amid below-average rainfall this season. Last week, the S.C. Drought Response Committee met and evaluated drought indicators to … more
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1st South Carolina sea turtle nest of 2025 reported in Folly Beach
CHARLESTON - South Carolina's sea turtle nesting season has begun a couple days earlier than normal with a loggerhead nest reported in Folly Beach. Trained volunteers with the Folly Beach Turtle Watch program located the nest Tuesday morning … more
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Vance heralds 'industrial renaissance' in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant
HUGER — Vice President JD Vance visited a steel plant in South Carolina on Thursday as he heralded the launch of an "industrial renaissance" in the U.S., in part due to President Donald Trump's … more
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South Carolina treasurer appears to survive attempt to kick him out of office
COLUMBIA — Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis appears likely to stay in office for at least the rest of the year. The Republican-dominated House has decided not to take up a … more
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A 180-year-old private South Carolina university is closing after a $6M fundraising drive fails
COLUMBIA — A 180-year-old private Christian university in South Carolina is closing at the end of the semester after failing to raise $6 million to keep its doors open. Limestone … more
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Bryan Stirling to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina
COLUMBIA – Bryan P. Stirling has been appointed as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Stirling took the oath of office before U.S. … more
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S.C. State Parks in Pee Dee, Midlands will install water bottle filling stations thanks to Duke Energy grant
FLORENCE - A $45,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will support the installation of water bottle refilling stations at 10 South Carolina State Parks in Duke Energy Progress counties in the Pee Dee and Midlands regions. The project will help … more
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South Carolina lawmakers consider a nearly $18,000 pay raise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has voted what is effectively an $18,000-a-year pay raise into the state's spending plan for the next budget year. Republican Sen. Shane Martin … more
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Republican Nancy Mace fields concerns over university funding during South Carolina town hall
DATAW ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace faced criticism over the legal wrangling concerning universities and allegations of antisemitism during a town hall at a private, gated … more
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