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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
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
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 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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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
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
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
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
South Carolina House votes to expand voucher program. Its fate in Senate is less clear
COLUMBIA (AP) — Republicans in the South Carolina House gave key approval Wednesday to a bill expanding a program allowing parents to spend taxpayer money on private and home-school education … 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'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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SCDNR works to achieve North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has begun a three-year accreditation process to further strengthen its effectiveness and meet nationally recognized standards.In January, SCDNR began in the North American Wildlife … more
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South Carolina's top public health doctor warns senators wrong lessons being learned from COVID
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top doctor came before a small group of state senators on Thursday to tell them he thinks a bill overhauling how public health emergencies are handled in … more
South Carolina Senate OKs changing how candidates for judges are selected after private meetings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate quickly gave key approval to a bill Thursday that would change the way judges are brought up for election before the General Assembly. The … more
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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A former Boeing manager who raised safety concerns is found dead. Coroner suspects he killed himself
A former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the aircraft maker has been found dead outside a hotel in South Carolina, according to local authorities. The body of John Barnett, 62, was … more
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Tighter proposed South Carolina budget would include raises for teachers and state workers
COLUMBIA (AP) — Teachers and state employees would get raises under a spending plan being debated by the South Carolina House this week, but many other state agency requests are being rejected … more
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Record rainfall douses Charleston, South Carolina, as responders help some out of flood waters
CHARLESTON (AP) — A record-setting rainstorm flooded parts of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, requiring emergency responders to help some people get out of high waters. The National … 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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South Carolinians report nearly $120 million in losses to internet crime according to IC3 Annual Report
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its annual 2023 Internet Crime Report and accompanying state reports this week, which shows South … more
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