SC one of the luckiest lottery states
New research has found the luckiest states for winning the lottery, and South Carolina is in the top 5.
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Banned Book Week kicks off with Monday local documentary screening
Sunday, Sept. 22 marks the beginning of the nationwide Banned Book Week, a week-long annual event bringing together librarians, educators, and more in support of the freedom to seek and express ideas.
SCDPH offers free STI/HIV testing during PrEP Awareness Week
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is offering free HIV testing during PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) Awareness Week.
South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal injections.
SCDPH encourages residents to learn about risk-reduction methods for World Alzheimer’s Day
In honor of World Alzheimer’s Day, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages people to learn more about risk-reduction methods.
State Rep. Marvin Pendarvis resigns from legislature amid legal malpractice accusations
State Representative Marvin Pendarvis, who representedHouse District 113, has resigned from his seat in the legislature, as the troubled lawyer faces accusations of legal malpractice from clients of his, as well as having his law license suspended by the Supreme Court of South Carolina in May.
South Carolina Supreme Court rejects claim inmate didn’t kill clerk and refuses to stop execution
The South Carolina Supreme Court has again refused to stop the execution of inmate Freddie Owens who is set to die Friday by lethal injection.
MUSC therapy dog becomes new part of CofC Women’s Soccer Team
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and according to data from the NCAA, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for college athletes.
South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency
A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed Friday is asking Gov. Henry McMaster to spare his life, something no governor in the state has done since the death penalty was restarted nearly 50 years ago.
South Carolina Weapon Law Violations increases for 10th year
According to SLED’s 2023 Crime in SC Report, weapon Lew violations have increased for 10 years straight.
