Candlelight vigil held for Tyre Nichols in Columbia Sunday
The savage beating leading to the death of 29 Tyre Nichols has left individuals across the country asking what, if anything can be done to keep incidents like this from continuing to unfold.
Politics
Former S.C. Governor Nikki Haley plans to launch 2024 presidential bid
On Wednesday, supporters of the former South Carolina governor will get an email invitation to a Feb. 15 launch event in Charleston, at which she plans to announce her campaign, according to a person familiar with the plans but not authorized to speak publicly about them.
Donald Trump names SC Leadership team during visit to State House
Trump held an invite only event at the South Carolina State House to announce his South Carolina leadership team
Former President Donald Trump in SC Saturday
Donald Trump is set to announce his SC 2024 leadership team Saturday in Columbia
Sen. Tim Scott host 'National School Choice Week'
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott hosted his third National School Choice Week.
SC Congressman James Clyburn to be honored at the International African American Museum's Carolina Gold Gallery
South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn is slated to be honored at the International African American Museum's Carolina Gold Gallery following a $1 million donation by a Texas couple.
US Representative from SC files Old Glory Only Act
Rep. Jeff Duncan tweeted Thursday that he filed the Old Glory Only Act.
AG names special counsel in Biden classified documents matter
The move comes after revelations about documents in at least two locations
SC Democratic Party calls on AG, US Justice Dept. to investigate new state superintendent's degree
SCDP Chairman Trav Robertson alleges Weaver, the state Republican Party, and the university conspired to commit fraud and circumvent the law requiring the post graduate degree to qualify for the office.
Sen. Mia McLeod leaving Democratic Party
The Senator from Richland Co. writing that she is leaving the party because "...it no longer espouses the values my constituents and I hold dear."
400 people arrested after storming, vandalizing Brazil's Congress
In Brazil, supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed and vandalized brazil's Congress,
Gov. Henry McMaster announces '23-'24 executive budget
The budgets highlights include $500 million for a rainy day fund, $550 million for the SC Dept. of Transportation, and $380 million for rural water and sewer projects.
State Supreme Court rules 'Fetal Heartbeat' law unconstitutional
A major decision from the State Supreme Court on the future of abortion rights in South Carolina.
Columbia sets special election date to fill vacated council seat
The seat was left vacant following the passing of Councilman Joe Taylor.
Governor McMaster releases statement on S.C. Supreme Court's Ruling on Fetal Heartbeat Act
Governor Henry McMaster today releases statement in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court's ruling on the state's Fetal Heartbeat Act
National Politics
- Network shutdown leaves Wisconsin lawmakers meeting outside of public view Jan 23, 2026 1:49 PM ESTThe shutdown of Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN amid a shortfall of fundraising has left the state as perhaps the only one in the country where its legislative floor debates are not being broadcast
- Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold Jan 23, 2026 7:25 AM ESTA vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been asking Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state
- 5 Democratic states asking judge to keep Trump from withholding money for child care Jan 23, 2026 6:53 AM ESTLawyers representing 5 Democratic-controlled states are asking a judge to keep blocking President Donald Trump's effort to withhold funding for child care subsidies and other programs in their states
- Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter’s home Jan 23, 2026 2:29 AM ESTFederal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter
- Maine governor questions ‘secret arrests,' sheriff says ICE targeted one of his recruits Jan 23, 2026 1:09 AM ESTMaine Gov. Janet Mills challenged federal immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time numbers and information about detainees amid a sweeping enforcement operation, saying the state has been left in the dark as fear spreads in immigrant...
- Georgia governor suspends lawmaker accused of unemployment fraud Jan 22, 2026 11:25 PM ESTGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended state Rep. Sharon Henderson from the Georgia House
- Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states Jan 22, 2026 8:21 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia
- Florida Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon announces challenge to GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody Jan 22, 2026 6:41 PM ESTDemocratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election
- Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties Jan 22, 2026 7:25 AM ESTJoe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure
- Judge tosses lines of NYC’s only Republican House seat, as state enters redistricting wars Jan 22, 2026 2:37 AM ESTA judge has thrown out the boundaries of New York City's only Republican congressional seat, ordering a redrawing due to unconstitutional vote dilution of Black and Hispanic residents
