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.
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