SC Democrats response to Governor McMaster’s State of the State Address
Following Governor Henry McMaster’s 2025 State of the State address, Senator Margie Bright Matthews delivered a response that challenged the governor's speech.
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Gov. Henry McMaster gives State of the State address speech
Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Pardon denied for man responsible in DUI death of 6-year-old Emma Longstreet
A pardon request has been denied for Billy Hutto, Jr., convicted in a DUI crash that caused the death of six-year-old Emma Longstreet.
Spotify paid $10 billion to music industry
Spotify says it paid $10 billion to the music industry last year.
Frontier Airlines makes an offer to Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines took another swing at joining forces with Spirit Airlines.
State lawmakers, members of SC Manufacturer’s Alliance announced priorities for legislative session
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
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
Washington D.C. (ABC News)--Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded its sweeping directive that sought to pause potentially trillions in loans, grants and financial assistance, according to a memo obtained by ABC News. "OMB memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded," the short memo from Matthew Vaeth,…
Left out of the budget: What Gov. McMaster's Exec. Budget means for Planned Parenthood
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."
Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded work
Tens of thousands of recently arrived refugees might lose support for basic necessities like food and rent after a Trump administration order suspended federal funding for resettlement agencies.
Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
US children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam
America’s children have continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation’s report card.
South Carolina's McMaster is now the longest serving governor at the job he loves
Wednesday was a big day for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster.
CAE has new art display until February
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is showcasing the work of their latest artist through the month of February.
Man scammed after too good to be true internet deal
A man is left holding an empty bag after shopping online for a deal that was just too good to be true
Traffic Alert: Lexington to close lanes for overnight construction
Lexington Police ask drivers to be aware of lane closures slated for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Click here to find out where.
SC AG Alan Wilson calls on Costco to drop DEI
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is calling on Costco to abandon its DEI policy.
Gov. McMaster to outline 2025 agenda in State of the State address Wednesday
Gov. Henry McMaster will deliver his annual State of the State address Wednesday night at South Carolina's State House.
Lawsuit against S.C. Dept. of Education aims to end censorship of Black history
A lawsuit filed on Monday claims the SC Department of Education is in violation of the U.S. Constitution for censoring racially inclusive information within public schools.
Sen. Lindsey Graham praises extradition of Nigerian man in South Carolina sextortion case
A Nigerian man has been extradited to the U.S. and charged with causing the death of a South Carolina teen who took his own life after the suspect posed as a woman and tried to extort the teen after he sent nude photos, prosecutors say.
