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South Carolina death row inmate maintains his innocence and won’t ask for clemency

Jan 30, 2025 4:33 PM EST

Associated Press,

After the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the final appeal of a South Carolina inmate, he decided not to ask the governor for clemency, saying he didn’t want to spend the rest of his life in prison for a murder he has always insisted he did not commit.

U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in ’24

Jan 30, 2025 2:27 PM EST

Associated Press,

A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration.

Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives

Jan 30, 2025 2:18 PM EST

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump on Thursday responded to the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades by blaming diversity initiatives for undermining safety and questioning the actions of a U.S. Army helicopter pilot involved in the midair collision with a commercial airliner.

South Carolina treasurer calls questions of his role in $1.8 billion accounting error a witch hunt

Jan 30, 2025 10:49 AM EST

Associated Press,

South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis said Wednesday that calls for him to resign over an accounting error that left the state trying to figure out what happened to a $1.8 billion fund amounted to a witch hunt.

SC Democrats response to Governor McMaster’s State of the State Address

Jan 29, 2025 8:31 PM EST

Tiffany Rigby, ABC Columbia Staff,

Following Governor Henry McMaster’s 2025 State of the State address, Senator Margie Bright Matthews delivered a response that challenged the governor’s speech.

Gov. Henry McMaster gives State of the State address speech

Jan 29, 2025 7:03 PM EST

Tiffany Rigby,

Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

State Lawmakers And Members Of Sc Manufacturer’s Alliance Announced Priorities For Legislative Session

State lawmakers, members of SC Manufacturer’s Alliance announced priorities for legislative session

Jan 29, 2025 5:37 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

State lawmakers and members of the South Carolina Manufacturer’s Alliance announced their priorities for this legislative session on Wednesday morning, Jan. 29.

At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo

Jan 29, 2025 3:55 PM EST

Associated Press,

At the signing of the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States and cannot be deported to their home countries.

Trump administration rescinds funding freeze directive, memo shows

The decision caused chaos for agencies across the country.

Jan 29, 2025 1:35 PM EST

ABC News,

Washington D.C. (ABC News)–Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded its sweeping directive that sought to pause potentially trillions in loans, grants and financial assistance, according to a memo obtained by ABC News. “OMB memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded,” the short memo from Matthew Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, reads. “If you have questions about implementing the President’s Executive…

Left out of the budget: What Gov. McMaster’s Exec. Budget means for Planned Parenthood

Jan 29, 2025 1:06 PM EST

ABC Team,

According to Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Budget, “for the eighth year in a row, the Executive Budget includes a proviso preventing taxpayer dollars from going to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.”

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South Carolina death row inmate maintains his innocence and won’t ask for clemency

U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in ’24

Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives

South Carolina treasurer calls questions of his role in $1.8 billion accounting error a witch hunt

SC Democrats response to Governor McMaster’s State of the State Address

Gov. Henry McMaster gives State of the State address speech

State lawmakers, members of SC Manufacturer’s Alliance announced priorities for legislative session

At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo

Trump administration rescinds funding freeze directive, memo shows

The decision caused chaos for agencies across the country.

Left out of the budget: What Gov. McMaster’s Exec. Budget means for Planned Parenthood

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