After years of inaction, SC lawmakers have reached a deal on charter school reform
South Carolina lawmakers have reached a compromise on charter school reform that would enhance transparency and accountability in the loosely…
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admin SC’s Evette is asked how many members are in state House. She gives wrong number
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, speaking at a South Carolina redistricting hearing, misstated the number of state House members, drawing criticism…
‘Too much southern blood in me to surrender,’ SC Senate opts against redistricting
Redrawing South Carolina’s congressional districts hit a roadblock Tuesday after five Republican senators joined Democratic lawmakers opposing a sine die…
Man charged with impersonating police officer at a Lexington middle school
A Lexington man, identified as Christopher Patrick Brewer, was charged after allegedly impersonating an officer and carrying a handgun at…
Murdaugh murder convictions overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court
Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife and youngest son in 2023, but the South Carolina Supreme…
SC House plans return Friday to take up redistricting, GOP leader says
With South Carolina Senate declining redistricting after May 14, Gov. McMaster could call a special session but lawmakers would decide…
Will SC Supreme Court’s Murdaugh ruling hurt Alan Wilson’s bid for governor?
The S.C. Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Alex Murdaugh, prompting criticism of Attorney General Alan Wilson and raising…
New $5B Canadys natural gas plant receives approval from SC regulators
A 2,200 megawatt natural gas plant near the ACE Basin received regulatory approval. Utilities Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper will…
SC gov orders lawmakers back to work amid redistricting push. Here’s the cost
Gov. Henry McMaster called lawmakers back to Columbia to press a middecade redistricting effort; a three-day special session would cost…
SC public health leader Ed Simmer out. Here’s who will replace him
Ed Simmer, who received criticism for his support of COVID-19 vaccines, is no longer leading the state’s public health agency.…