Increase seen in gas prices in the Midlands
Gas prices are up a little bit in the Midlands.
South Carolina
South Carolina looks at most restrictive abortion bill in the US as opponents keep pushing limits
The bill faces a long legislative path and uncertain prospects, even if it clears the state Senate subcommittee that’s reviewing it.
South Carolina man is scheduled to be executed by firing squad
A man in South Carolina is scheduled to be executed Friday by a firing squad, the third person to die by that method in the state this year.
DPH confirms 8 new measles cases in Upstate outbreak
SCDPH has reported an additional amount of measles cases in the Upstate since Friday.
South Carolina lawmakers not only lose raise but also $1,000 a month in pay after court ruling
South Carolina lawmakers improperly gave themselves a $1,500 monthly raise, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a unanimous decision that will end up cutting legislators’ pay by thousands of dollars.
South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother’s drinking
South Carolina’s highest court has refused to stop the execution of a man who killed three people over five days more than 20 years ago while leaving taunting messages for police in the blood of one of his victims.
SCDEW offering special opportunities for veterans looking for employment
The State Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) is offering special opportunities for veterans who are looking for a job.
‘Give thanks, not illnesses;’ SCDPH encourages vaccinations ahead of holiday season
The South Carolina Department of Public Health issued a reminder Monday to encourage residents to make sure they are up to date with vaccinations ahead of holiday gatherings during the fall and winter months.
Lawyers for Stephen Bryant make final appeal over brain damage to stop South Carolina execution
Lawyers for a man on South Carolina’s death row are trying to stop his execution later this month by arguing the judge who sentenced him to die never got to consider how badly his brain was damaged from his mother’s alcohol and drug use while pregnant.
Former South Carolina House member indicted on federal charges of defrauding legal clients
A former South Carolina state lawmaker has been indicted on federal allegations that he schemed to defraud his legal clients.
