State Rep. Jermaine Johnson files to enter SC governor's race
State Rep. Jermaine Johnson has officially put his hat in the ring for the governor's race.
Politics
US won't strike Iran's power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would hold off on threatened strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.
Oil prices ease and stocks jump after Trump says Iran is talking with the US, despite Iran's denials
Relief is ripping through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Oil prices are easing, and stock prices are jumping on Wall Street following severe losses elsewhere in the world before Trump’s announcement.
Alan Wilson files for governor's race
Thursday morning, Attorney General Alan Wilson officially filed to run for governor of South Carolina.
Charleston businessman Reddy enters governor's race
According to a spokesperson, Reddy plans to spend the next few months touring the state and meeting and talking to everyday citizens.
SC governor vetoes NIL Bill
Governor Henry McMaster has vetoed a bill that would have kept collegiate name, image or likeness payments private and exempt them from public record requests.
SC House passes budget, income tax bills
SC House lawmakers have passed a more than $15 billion state budget.
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.
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