SC House passes budget, income tax bills
SC House lawmakers have passed a more than $15 billion state budget.
Politics
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency.
Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn tells ABC News he's running for reelection
Clyburn took office in the House in 1993.
In rural America, a teacher pipeline from abroad starts to dry up
Like many school systems facing teacher shortages, South Carolina’s Allendale County has looked overseas for help. A quarter of the teachers in the rural, high-poverty district come from other countries.
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.
Senator Scott sponsors Kids in Class Act
In Washington, Senator Tim Scott says he has introduced the Kids in Classes Act.
SC Senate passes bill to cut state's boat property taxes
The state Senate passed a bill to cut the state's boat property taxes.
Activists gather at State House in support of SC Parental Rights Act
State lawmakers, parents, and activists gathered at the State House Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, in support of the South Carolina Parental Rights Act.
Budget week at SC State House
It is budget week for state lawmakers.
Balloon release ban bill under consideration
A new bill could change the way some families and communities celebrate.
Alcohol server training deadline extended to May 1 in SC
The South Carolina alcohol server training deadline was extended to May 1, according to a release from the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader.
China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US
China's exports jumped nearly 22% in the first two months of the year from a year earlier, powered by a surge in shipments of computer chips, autos and electronics.
US stocks edge lower as Wall Street waits for another signal on how long war with Iran may last
U.S. stocks are drifting lower Tuesday as Wall Street waits for the next signal on when the war with Iran may end and oil prices could stop spiking.
US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said it killed six men Sunday in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers.
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
