Gubernatorial forum, reception to be held at SC State Museum
Candidates for South Carolina’s top office are meeting with Midlands’ business leaders.
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Mark Sanford quits latest bid for Congress and says he’ll set up a debt-focused nonprofit instead
Mark Sanford, the Republican former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 affair, has ended his latest bid for public office.
Clyburn warns of ‘never-ending’ redistricting fights after Supreme Court strikes LA map
Representative James Clyburn, South Carolina’s sole Democrat in Congress, issued a stark warning in the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike a Louisiana district map and render Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act “all but a dead letter.”
Senate passes pause on Liquor Liability Law
Wednesday, April 22, the state Senate voted to suspend the state’s liability insurance requirements for bars and restaurants.
South Carolina’s workforce continues to grow
South Carolina’s workforce continues to grow.
South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Awards honorees receive awards at State House
The 2026 South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Awards were handed out to honorees this morning at the State House.
SCDSS implementing fraud-prevention measures to protect SNAP recipients
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is implementing enhanced fraud-prevention measures to further safeguard Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and protect their benefits, says the dept.
Gas prices in the Midlands slightly down
People in the Midlands are seeing a little more relief at the pump this week.
Lawmakers raise awareness about hunger on SC college campuses
Lawmakers from both parties joined students and advocates today to raise awareness about hunger on college campuses in South Carolina.
Senate confirms new election commission Interim Director
Tuesday, April 21, the state Senate confirmed Interim Director Conway Belangia as the next executive director the state election commission.
