Coroner: Fentanyl, alcohol killed South Carolina student
The coroner in New Orleans says alcohol and fentanyl killed a student from South Carolina who was left at a hospital after watching parades and partying before Mardi Gras.
Author: Associated Press
Video shows Mike Tyson punching airline passenger
Authorities on Thursday were investigating an incident in which former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was recorded on video punching a fellow first-class passenger aboard a plane at San Francisco International Airport.
Republican fight over power threatens SC early voting bill
By Jeffrey Collins
The chances of having early voting in upcoming elections in South Carolina appears to be dying after the state House and governor accused the Senate of a power grab.
Lucas to leave as SC speaker at end of session in May
Lucas announced last month he wouldn’t run for reelection for a 13th term to the House.
Senate has own plan for Univ. of South Carolina trustees
By Jeffrey Collins
The South Carolina Senate appears to have a different idea on how to revamp the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees.
US to provide $500 million more in financial aid to Ukraine
By Fatima Hussein and Chris Megerian
The United States will provide $500 million more in financial assistance for Ukraine to sustain critical government operations as it fends off the Russia invasion.
SC early voting bill gets unanimous, bipartisan support
By Jeffrey Collins
The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a bill to expand early voting.
SC Senate passes early voting bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Senate has unanimously passed a bill to expand early voting. Wednesday’s vote gave key approval to a bill that unanimously passed the House in early March. But there may be one big snag between Republicans. Gov. Henry McMaster and House leaders aren’t happy senators added a provision giving them power to confirm the governor’s choices…
Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
By Michael Balsamo
The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs. It came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal judge in Florida earlier this week.
South Carolina House conservatives form own Freedom Caucus
The South Carolina version promises to attack what it says is excessive state spending and push for socially conservative proposals like eliminating the state income tax or allowing people to carry guns openly without a permit.
