S.C. lawmaker proposes bill increasing penalties for those who break wildfire laws
One state lawmaker introduced a bill that would increase penalties for people who break laws related to wildfires
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A $1.8 billion mistake could cost the South Carolina treasurer his job
For the first time in over two centuries as a U.S. state, South Carolina lawmakers are going to try to remove a statewide elected official from office.
Can SC bar Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funding? U.S. Supreme Court will decide
Governor McMaster spoke in D.C. after the Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday, saying, "The right to life is the most precious of all. It is the object of every law passed in our country and our principles of why we are a country."
Disney water parks opening May 1st
For the first time since the Covid19 pandemic began Disney World will have both of its water parks open this Summer.
Egg prices are falling
Egg prices may be finally giving shoppers a break.
Norovirus infects 240 people on cruise
More than 240 people on board a luxury cruise ship have gotten sick with a highly contagious stomach bug called Norovirus.
Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding
The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether states should be able cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, a case that comes amid a wider push from abortion opponents to defund the nation’s leading abortion provider.
State Forester's burning ban lifted for remaining 5 counties
The South Carolina Forestry Commission announced the State Forester's Burning Ban will be lifted for Greenville, Horry, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties at noon on Wednesday.
Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports
The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare rebuke to the president just hours after he unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on international trade.
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States, threatening to upend much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars.
Study: Chick-Fil-A the fastest, most accurate fast food
If you’re looking for a meal in a hurry, new research shows the lines at Chick-Fil-A move the fastest.
Hooters files for bankruptcy
Hooters has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy but the bar restaurant chain says it isn't planning to go anywhere.
Rocket buys largest mortgage servicer
Mortgage giant Rocket is buying the largest mortgage servicer in the U.S., "Mister Cooper Group," for $9.4 billion.
Breaking: Actor Val Kilmer has died
Actor Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65
SCDP responds to Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking
Tuesday New Jersey Democrat Senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest floor speech in modern Senate history.
3 teens arrested for allegedly causing Table Rock Fire that spread to nearly 14,000 acres
Officials with the South Carolina Forestry Commission have arrested three teenagers in connection with the Table Rock Fire, which has now spread to nearly 14,000 acres.
Deputies remind students to stay safe on prom night
"We're gonna have on our nice gowns and our tuxedos. Mom paid a lot of money for our hair and our makeup, and we want to make sure that we're gonna have a good time and be safe, so have fun -- but be safe! And responsible!" says Master Deputy Washington.
Tiktok running out of time again
Tiktok is almost out of time to find a buyer again.
National Domestic Workers Alliance speak out at State House about medicaid services
At the State House on April 1, the National Domestic Workers Alliance spoke out about medicaid services.
South Carolina's flat tax proposal would initially raise rates for most
In the state battles to adopt the lowest and most attractive tax policies, South Carolina Republicans are making an interesting gambit: they want to raise income taxes for about 60% of filers in 2026.
