S.C. man arrested on felony, misdemeanor charges for alleged role during Capitol riots
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A Bluffton, South Carolina man faces…
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DOJ: Lowcountry man who stole police riot shield during Jan. 6 riot arrested in Virginia
Tyler Bradley Dykes, 25, of Bluffton, is charged with two felonies: civil disorder and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees.
DeSantis becomes first major party candidate to enter South Carolina's 2024 presidential primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis filed paperwork on Tuesday for South Carolina’s 2024 presidential primary
Special counsel informs Trump he is target in probe of efforts to overturn 2020 election
Special counsel Jack Smith has informed former President Donald Trump by letter that he is a target in his investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News.
A.G. Alan Wilson announces 'Prevention Education Project'
Attorney General Alan Wilson was at the State House Friday night to announce the launch of what he calls "traffic proof S.C."
President Joe Biden touts economic plan during Palmetto State visit
Speaking at Flex’s West Columbia plant, President Joe Biden applauded recent investment into infrastructure across the nation, including right here in the Midlands.
President Biden prepares to stop in West Columbia
The President will deliver remarks at Flex’s plant in West Columbia in just a matter of hours.
President Biden set to make first Palmetto State stop of the year in the Midlands
The president is set to arrive tomorrow to speak at a West Columbia plant.
President Biden speaks out on Russian unrest
Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting damage control, slamming organizers of an armed rebellion calling them traitors.
Saturday marks 1 year since overturning of Roe V. Wade
Saturday June 24, 2023 marks one year since the United States Supreme Court's dobbs decision which overturned roe versus wade and federally protected access to abortion.
Trump, Desantis among GOP candidates to speak during 'Faith and Freedom' event
Former President Donald Trump and Governor Desantis are among the G.O.P. candidates scheduled to speak at this weekend's Faith and Freedom Conference in Washington, D.C.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill vote 3-2 to censure Rep. Adam Schiff
Democrats on the House floor interrupt Speaker Kevin McCarthy after lawmakers voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a key lawmaker in Democrats' congressional investigations into former President Donald Trump during his presidency.
Hunter Biden charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegally having a weapon
As part of the agreement, made public Tuesday, Hunter Biden will plead guilty to misdemeanor tax offenses and is expected to reach an agreement with prosecutors on the felony charge of illegally possessing a firearm as a drug user.
Resident awarded order of Silver Crescent
At the State House today, State Representative Wendell Gillard of Charleston presented an Order of the Silver Crescent to Kinga Bryant.
Judge extends election fundraising rights in win for ultraconservative South Carolina lawmakers
South Carolina legislative special interest caucuses can formally campaign, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in a victory for a hardline conservative group of state representatives that want to push the Republican-controlled Legislature further to the right.
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