Jun 21 Claudette regains tropical storm strength after 13 deaths By Jeff Amy, Amy Forliti, Associated Press Claudette regained tropical storm status Monday morning as it neared the coast of the Carolinas less than two days after 13 people died due to the storm in Alabama. Continue reading
May 17 New law in South Carolina makes inmates choose electric chair or firing squad By Associated Press South Carolina had been one of the most prolific states of its size in putting inmates to death. But a lack of lethal injection drugs brought executions to a halt. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 8:57 South Carolina places stringent new restrictions on abortions South Carolina is the latest state to place tough new restrictions on abortions. It is part of a renewed focus on abortion access with a new conservative majority on the Supreme Court. Gavin Jackson, a public affairs reporter for South… Continue watching
Jan 30 South Carolina GOP censures Rep. Rice for impeachment vote By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press South Carolina Republicans on Saturday issued a formal censure to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice to show disapproval over his vote in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 28 Virus variant from South Africa detected in U.S. for first time By Michelle Liu, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the United States for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina, state health officials said Thursday. Continue reading
Dec 22 South Carolina governor tests positive for coronavirus By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has tested positive for the coronavirus and was slated to receive outpatient antibody treatment for “mild symptoms,” his office said Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Jaime Harrison delivers concession speech in South Carolina Senate race By Associated Press Some polling in the campaign’s closing weeks showed a head-to-head race, and Harrison’s massive fundraising broke records. But Graham mustered support across South Carolina, where all statewide offices are held by Republicans. Continue reading
Nov 03 Republican Lindsey Graham survives challenge from Jaime Harrison in South Carolina By Associated Press Some polling in the campaign’s closing weeks showed a head-to-head race, and Harrison’s massive fundraising broke records. But Graham mustered support across South Carolina, where all statewide offices are held by Republicans. Continue reading
Nov 03 Donald Trump wins South Carolina By Associated Press The Republican nominee on Tuesday was awarded its nine electoral votes. Continue reading
Nov 03 Printing error delays count of more than 13,000 ballots in one South Carolina county By Associated Press The votes will have to be counted by hand and will not be counted Tuesday, Dorchester County Election Commissioner Todd Billman said at a news conference today. Continue reading