SC becomes final state to criminalize “revenge porn”
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by fellow lawmakers to sign the “Disclosure of Intimate Images” bill into law, making what’s referred to as “revenge porn” — illegal.
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City of Columbia Mayor’s Office partners with EMS CLOSET to launch clothing drive
City officials say, volunteer-driven nonprofit EMS CLOSET is launching its annual “On the Right Foot: Back-to-School Clothing Drive” beginning on May 29, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office.
Lexington man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says a 27-year-old has been arrested on two charges of the sexual exploitation of a minor.
SC Governor Henry McMaster signs Disclosure of Intimate Images bill
SC Governor Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing for the Disclosure of Intimate Images Bill (H. 3058).
Richland County Public Education Partners to host Literacy Leap Book Fair
Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) is hosting a Literacy Leap Book Fair to inspire young readers.
Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, who ran against Nancy Mace
Dr. Annie Andrews, the South Carolina Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in 2022, says she’s running against Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2026, challenging the four-term incumbent in part due to what she characterized as his waffling positions over the course of his political career.
A community comes together for ‘one last stroll’ inside area middle school
It’s the end of an era for an Orangeburg County Middle School
South Carolina’s budget passes with a big raise in lawmaker pay
The South Carolina General Assembly likely met for the last time this year Wednesday, easily passing a budget that included what is effectively an $18,000-a-year raise for all of its members.
Local leaders share warnings, praise for Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
After passing in the House, a bill known by President Trump as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” is a step closer to being signed into law. However the document that’s over 1,000 pages long is bringing mixed emotions from local leaders.
Sumter School District to provide Summer meals for Sumter County children
Sumter School District officials say registration for free Summer meals will be opening next month.
