New water reach project breaks ground in Orangeburg County
Clyburn says part of improving rural South Carolina includes improving water quality.
Politics
South Carolina to hold 2024 congressional elections with map previously ruled unconstitutional
A federal court on Thursday ruled that this year's congressional elections in South Carolina will be held under a map that it had already deemed unconstitutional and discriminatory against Black voters, with time running out ahead of voting deadlines and a lack of a decision on the case by the Supreme Court.
Black lawmakers in South Carolina say they were left out of writing anti-discrimination bill
The South Carolina House has passed a bill to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities over the objections of Black lawmakers who said they weren't included in crafting the proposal.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chose Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday to be his vice presidential pick, adding a wealthy but nationally unknown figure to his independent White House bid that's trying to appeal to voters disaffected by a rematch of the 2020 election.
Lawmakers comment on sudden death of Sen. Joe Lieberman
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82 years old.
SC lawmakers discuss successes and challenges faced during current legislative session
Many bills have already been signed into law, but there are many more topics to be debating in the next few weeks.
Former President Donald Trump urging supporters to buy a "God Bless the USA" Bible
Donald Trump is endorsing a patriotic bible that cost $60 in a partnership with Country Music Star Lee Greenwood.
South Carolina has $1.8 billion but doesn't know where the money came from or where it should go
South Carolina has collected about $1.8 billion in a bank account over the past decade and state and private accountants are still trying to figure out where the cash came from and where it was supposed to go.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce his VP pick for his independent White House bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce his running mate Tuesday as he races to secure a place on the ballot for his independent campaign for president.
Some Republicans who supported Nikki Haley are still refusing to back Donald Trump
Now that Nikki Haley has shuttered her presidential campaign, one person who voted for her refuses to back former President Donald Trump and plans to reluctantly vote for President Joe Biden.
South Carolina bill seeks to extend life insurance coverage to embryos
On Tuesday, a bill involving life insurance coverage entered the South Carolina House. If passed, it would require insurers that issue individual life insurance policies, to offer life insurance coverage for embryos in South Carolina.
Biden signs $1.2 trillion government funding package, averting partial shutdown
President Joe Biden signed the funding bills package into law Saturday, the White House said, averting a partial government shutdown.
TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled
The young voices in the messages left for North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis were laughing, but the words were ominous.
Fed sticks to earlier predictions about interest rate cuts this year
The Federal Reserve is predicting it will lower interest rates three times this year.
Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown and bring budget fight to a close
Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend and allows Congress, nearly six months into the budget year, to complete its work in funding the government through September.
National Politics
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- Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority Apr 8, 2026 4:02 AM EDTDemocratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- How big of a tent do Democrats want? Michigan's Senate primary is testing the limits Apr 7, 2026 4:52 PM EDTProgressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
