McMaster appoints acting director of SC Department of Public Health
Friday, May 15, 2026, Governor Henry McMaster appointed Dr. Brannon Traxler as the acting director of the state Department of Public Health.
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SC emergency leaders prepping for hurricane season
SC emergency leaders are prepping for hurricane season.
SC lawmakers to continue special session called by governor
SC lawmakers reconvened for a special session Friday morning, May 15, 2026, after Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order.
New statewide media campaign targets Gen-Z mental health
May is Mental Health Month and a newly released statewide media campaign is targeting Gen-Z audiences with a message that your Brain is a Jerk campaign.
Bill to increase minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of minor headed to governor’s desk
A bill increasing the minimum penalties for sexual exploitation of a minor is headed to the governor’s desk to become law.
Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House
Thursday, May 14, 2026, was Multi-cultural Business Alliance Day at the State House.
Gov. McMaster calls for General Assembly to discuss congressional maps redistricting
Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2026-09 to reconvene the General Assembly for an extra legislative session.
Iran conflict continues to drive up prices at the pump
The conflict with Iran continues to drive up prices at the pump.
Prisma Health medical officials monitoring Hantavirus
Medical officials say they are keeping an eye on Hantavirus.
SC lawmakers gather at State House to draw attention to protecting children from digital dangers
This morning, SC lawmakers and advocates gathered to draw attention to several legislative efforts aimed at strengthening protections for families and children from risks posed by artificial intelligence and addictive social media.
