South Carolina governor considering plastic recycling bill
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is considering whether to sign into law a bill that would make it easier for businesses that recycle plastic by melting it to open in the state.
Author: Associated Press
Black Democrats in South Carolina giving Biden mixed reviews
President Joe Biden often cites the critical role that South Carolina played when he won the Democratic nomination in 2020. He points to his long political ties to a state whose Black voters handed him a major victory during the primary season at a desperate time for his campaign. But now, one year into his presidency, some who supported Biden reluctantly or not at all say they’re unimpressed and even dispirited.
Medical Marijuana debate could take place at SC State House this week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina senator who has fought to allow medical marijuana in the state for seven years appears to finally be getting a debate on the Senate floor. Sen. Tom Davis’ medical marijuana bill was put in a special debate slot where lawmakers will have to take it up before almost all other bills. The Beaufort…
Gay’s 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30-27
Former Gamecocks Ernest Jones (Los Angeles) and Deebo Samuel (San Francisco) will square off in next week’s NFC championship game.
AP Source: Panthers hiring McAdoo as offensive coordinator
Ben McAdoo is the first assistant Matt Rhule has hired with past NFL head coaching experience.
Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall to miss spring practice after surgery
Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall will miss spring practice because of an offseason surgery.
SC Senate passes new US House districts with minimal changes
By Jeffrey Collins
The South Carolina Senate has passed a new map for the state’s U.S. House seats that makes minimal changes to the current seven districts.
Ban on drivers holding cellphones heads to SC Senate floor
A bill that would make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone in their hands in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor. The proposal passed the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday.
U. of Michigan reaches $490M settlement over sexual abuse
The University of Michigan announced a $490 million settlement Wednesday with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually assaulted by a sports doctor during his nearly four-decade career at the school.
SC Democrat moves final US House map debate to Senate floor
A Democratic South Carolina senator says he’ll wait to debate his radically different map for U.S. House districts before the full Senate.
