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What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home state
COLUMBIA - Nikki Haley's best-case scenario for her home state's Republican primary might be to do well enough to make the March 5 Super Tuesday slate somewhat competitive against Donald Trump. An upset in South Carolina, though, is a longshot in … more
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South Carolina's push to be next-to-last state with hate crimes law stalls again
COLUMBIA - Supporters who want to make South Carolina the next-to-last U.S. state to pass a hate crimes law increasing penalties for some crimes fueled by race, gender or sexual orientation are running out of time to get what could be a decisive … 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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Alex Murdaugh faces uphill battle for new murder trial as judge limits permissible evidence
Alex Murdaugh faces a steep uphill battle in his push for a new murder trial after a state judge on Tuesday limited witness questioning and set a high burden of proof surrounding accusations that the … more
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S.C. State Fair opens applications through March 15 for 53 college scholarships
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is accepting applications for its 27th-annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program through March 15. Each year, this initiative allocates more than … more
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Haley has called out prejudice but rejected systemic racism throughout her career
COLUMBIA - Four years after South Carolina removed the Confederate battle flag from its Statehouse grounds, Nikki Haley offered two separate explanations of the flag's meaning in less than a week. Haley, the state's governor when the flag was … more
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Duke Energy seeks new ways to meet the surging electric demand in the Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Duke Energy Corp. subsidiaries for North Carolina and South Carolina have offered to regulators an adjusted electricity production proposal that the utilities say responds to surging demand projections while still reaching for … more
S.C. to provide free gun training classes under open carry bill passed by state Senate
COLUMBIA - South Carolina would provide free gun training and allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry their weapon in public under a bill that passed the state Senate on Thursday. The training was a compromise that finally brought two … more
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Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Sen. Tim Scott, a potential running mate if Donald Trump becomes the Republican presidential nominee, is treading carefully on questions about whether he would have … more
South Carolina senators grill treasurer over $1.8 billion in mystery account but get few answers
COLUMBIA (AP) — A group of South Carolina senators didn't get much clarity Tuesday as they sought answers about how $1.8 billion ended up in a state bank account over the past decade without … more
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Incentive program gives $500 to South Carolinians who earn secondary diploma, additional $500 for training
COLUMBIA - Partnering with the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce, a newly enhanced program rewards high school completion through the S.C. Department of Education's Office of Adult Education as … 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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Summerton town mayor is killed in a car crash
SUMMERTON (AP) — The mayor of the small South Carolina town of Summerton was killed in a weekend car crash, authorities said Sunday. Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell said Tony … more
Alex Murdaugh tries to prove jury tampering led to his murder conviction
COLUMBIA (AP) — Alex Murdaugh is returning to a South Carolina courtroom, but this time the convicted killer, disbarred attorney and admitted thief won't be fidgeting in the spotlight. Instead, … more
S.C. Republicans weigh transgender health restrictions
COLUMBIA - Restrictions on medical care for transgender minors were up for debate in the South Carolina House on Wednesday, as a slew of like-minded proposals receive discussion in a Missouri legislative committee. The measures' consideration … more
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Open gun carry proposal in South Carolina on the ropes as conservatives fight among themselves
COLUMBIA (AP) — A proposal to allow any legal gun owner to openly carry their weapon in public without training is struggling to pass through South Carolina's General Assembly as Republicans … more
South Carolina lawmakers are close to loosening gun laws after long debate
COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers appear close to approving a bill that would allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry the weapon openly. The proposal includes stiffer penalties … more
Haley is sharpening contrasts with Trump
COLUMBIA - Nikki Haley is using the closing days of her South Carolina Republican primary matchup with Donald Trump to hone her argument that she is the lone remaining candidate who can unite Americans, despite the former president's electoral wins … more
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S.C. lawmakers finally debate electing judges, but big changes not expected
COLUMBIA (AP) - After months of just talking among themselves, lawmakers in South Carolina are finally debating making changes in how the General Assembly chooses judges. Senators on Thursday took up a bill altering the procedure for picking who … more
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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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