Magistrate courts to hear requests for restraining order regardless of marital status
South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault officials are applauding a SC Court of Appeals decision.
Politics
SC lawmakers to continue special session called by governor
SC lawmakers reconvened for a special session Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order.
Iran's top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end war with the US
Iran ’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions.
Governor issues executive order calling Lawmakers back for Special Session Friday
Lawmakers will reconvene in a special session Friday at 11am after Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order
Bill to increase minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of minor headed to governor's desk
A bill increasing the minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor is headed to the governor's desk to become law.
Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House
Thursday, May 14, 2026, was Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House.
Gov. McMaster calls for General Assembly to discuss congressional maps redistricting
Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2026-09 to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session.
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked, authorities said Thursday, as tensions escalated near the Strait of Hormuz.
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
The Senate on Wednesday is set to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world's most powerful central bank at a fraught moment for the global economy.
Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers
U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month. Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, the highest point in more than three years, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices and intensifies pressure on companies to pass along their rising costs to consumers.
SC lawmakers gather at State House to draw attention to protecting children from digital dangers
This morning, SC lawmakers and advocates gathered to draw attention to several legislative efforts aimed at strengthening protections for families and children from risks posed by artificial intelligence and addictive social media.
SCGOP brings legal action, seeking partisan primaries
The South Carolina Republican Party is pursuing legal action in an effort to bring partisan primary voting to the state.
US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.
Missouri's new US House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting
Missouri's top court is hearing an important legal challenge Tuesday to one of President Donald Trump's earliest redistricting successes while lawmakers in Louisiana and South Carolina weigh whether to become the most recent Republican states to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the midterm elections.
SC representatives to continue debate on redrawing state's congressional districts
State representatives will continue their debate on a measure that would redraw the state's congressional districts.
National Politics
- After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians health Jul 14, 2026 5:41 AM EDTThe sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers
- Falling gas prices likely cut inflation last month but renewal of Iran war could undo progress Jul 14, 2026 4:17 AM EDTInflation likely cooled last month as gas prices declined, providing consumers with some welcome relief even as renewed combat with Iran has sent oil prices climbing again
- Wisconsin governor candidate says her campaign has far less money than she thought Jul 14, 2026 12:26 AM EDTWisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Sara Rodriguez says she discovered her campaign has hundreds of thousands dollars less cash than she thought after campaign ads slated to run last week did not air due to unpaid invoices
- The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states Jul 13, 2026 3:14 PM EDTAugust primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment
- South Carolina's next steps after senator's death Jul 13, 2026 12:33 PM EDTSen. Lindsey Graham's death has sparked a political scramble in South Carolina
- To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful Jul 11, 2026 1:30 PM EDTMany longtime residents of the small Alaska fishing community of Petersburg say they opposed efforts by the state to keep a local man named Dan Sullivan from running in this year's U.S. Senate race, even if they're not voting for him
- Crews draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of troubled revamp Jul 10, 2026 5:37 PM EDTCrews are draining the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool again as President Donald Trump's problem-plagued effort to renovate the site pushes past his initial July 4 deadline
- Who will replace Platner on the Maine ballot? These Democrats are raising their hands Jul 10, 2026 6:10 AM EDTDemocrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat
- People camp outside court to get scarce public seats in hearing on Charlie Kirk's killing Jul 10, 2026 6:08 AM EDTThe preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has attracted intense national and significant international attention
- Victor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado Jul 10, 2026 6:06 AM EDTVictor Marx wins Republican nomination for governor in Colorado
