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South Carolina to provide free gun training classes under open carry bill passed by state Senate

Feb 2, 2024 10:15 AM EST

Associated Press,

South Carolina would provide free gun training and allow anyone who can legally own a gun to carry their weapon in public under a bill that passed the state Senate on Thursday.

Attorney general and lawmakers aim to tackle backlog of violent crimes piling up across South Carolina

Jan 31, 2024 6:11 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

In the 3rd circuit district alone, which includes Sumter County, there are 61 murder charges dating more than three years old.

Gov. Henry McMaster outlines successes and challenges facing SC during 7th ‘State of the State’ address

Jan 24, 2024 11:15 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

One thing Governor Henry McMaster wants to see changed in South Carolina is the way judges are selected in the state.

Conservative South Carolina Senate debates a gun bill with an uncertain future

Jan 24, 2024 6:52 PM EST

Associated Press,

The South Carolina Senate started Wednesday a debate on whether anyone who can legally own a gun can carry their weapon in public. But whether the bill has enough votes to pass in this conservative state is uncertain.

SC lawmakers disagree about abortion on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision

Jan 22, 2024 6:23 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

“It goes without saying that the government has no authority to intervene in the decisions between a patient and their doctor,” said Rep. Ivory Thigpen, a Democrat from Columbia.

SC cannabis supporters urge lawmakers to change stance on marijuana

Jan 17, 2024 6:55 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

Wednesday at a rally at the statehouse, Senator Deon Tedder spoke about a proposed bill that would not allow the smell of marijuana alone to be a probable cause to search a vehicle.

2023 ANNUAL REPORT: Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks about reducing human trafficking in Palmetto State

Jan 11, 2024 7:50 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

In South Carolina, 40 of the 46 counties saw cases and suspicious activity can be anonymously reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

2024 legislative session begins at SC statehouse

Jan 9, 2024 7:04 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

“I’m going to start out by saying that our number one bill this year is the ‘Help Not Harm’ Bill,” said Rep. John McCravy from Greenwood.

Tameika Isaac Devine wins Senate District 19 race in landslide election

Jan 2, 2024 11:13 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

The former City of Columbia councilwoman says she is ready to get to work with the legislative session starting next week.

State House Menorah Lighting 2023

Dec 12, 2023 1:30 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

The State House Menorah Lighting celebration took place as part of the Hanukkah holiday last night.

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South Carolina to provide free gun training classes under open carry bill passed by state Senate

Attorney general and lawmakers aim to tackle backlog of violent crimes piling up across South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster outlines successes and challenges facing SC during 7th ‘State of the State’ address

Conservative South Carolina Senate debates a gun bill with an uncertain future

SC lawmakers disagree about abortion on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision

SC cannabis supporters urge lawmakers to change stance on marijuana

2023 ANNUAL REPORT: Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks about reducing human trafficking in Palmetto State

2024 legislative session begins at SC statehouse

Tameika Isaac Devine wins Senate District 19 race in landslide election

State House Menorah Lighting 2023

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