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Video of SC high school graduate carrying Mexican flag across the stage goes viral
A video that now has over half a million likes on TikTok, shows a South Carolina high school graduate trying to carry a Mexican flag across the stage. For her, it was a message to say ‘thank you,’ but it’s left her without a diploma.
House and Senate leaders reach deal on South Carolina budget
South Carolina lawmakers have agreed to a compromise between the House and Senate versions of the state's more than $10 billion budget.
DHEC: 120 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, one additional death in SC
DHEC reports 120 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in the Palmetto State.
SC Department of Corrections opens visitation at some prisons Saturday
Starting tomorrow, the Department of Corrections will begin phase one of in-person visitation for vaccinated inmates at certain prisons. Those include the Palmer, Livesay, Goodman and Manning institutions.
Governor McMaster gives his thoughts on the hold put on the executions of two death row inmates
Yesterday, the South Carolina Supreme Court blocked two upcoming executions, saying the inmates could not be put to death until they truly have a choice between electrocution and the newly established firing squad option. Governor Henry McMaster says he does not agree with the court's decision.
Family of Lowcountry mother and son killed this month speak out for the first time
Family members of the Lowcountry son and mother who were gunned down are speaking out for the first time.
DHEC: 94 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, four new deaths in SC
DHEC reports 94 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four additional deaths in South Carolina.
SCDEW: Decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce says there was a decrease in initial unemployment insurance claims filed last week.
Gov. McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of the Dept. of Commerce
At the Statehouse Thursday morning, Governor Henry McMaster nominated Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Lightsey has served in executive roles at Bellsouth, AT&T and General Motors.
Congress passes legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
For the first time in nearly 40 years, Congress has moved to establish Juneteenth as a new national holiday.
SC Highway Patrol planning hurricane season lane reversal simulation Thursday
The South Carolina Highway Patrol will hold a lane reversal exercise tomorrow, in preparation for Hurricane season. No lanes will actually be reversed in the exercise, but drivers can expect to see additional law enforcement presence on I-26.
Law enforcement revealing more details about the murder of a mother and son in the Lowcountry
Officials are learning more details about the double murder mystery in the Lowcountry, where a mother and son from a prominent family were found dead. Police revealed it was the father who discovered them, and called 911.
