EPA announces new national drinking water standard
The EPA has announced its new national drinking water standard for certain PFAS compounds.
South Carolina
South Carolina making progress to get more women in General Assembly and leadership roles
At first glance, the all-male South Carolina Senate subcommittee deciding whether to approve a proposal to remove the sales tax from feminine hygiene products was a reminder that as recently as 2012 the state had no women in its Senate.
Gov. McMaster, other Republican Governors issue joint statement to United Auto Workers Unionization campaign
Henry McMaster is one of six southern Republican governors speaking out against the United Auto Workers Campaign.
DHEC shares dangers of secondhand smoke during National Minority Cancer Awareness Week
This week is National Minority Cancer Awareness week and DHEC officials want to inform residents of tobacco related health disparities especially among African Americans in rural areas.
Senate opposition leaves South Carolina energy bill with listless future
Before a bill that supporters said will help South Carolina keep the lights on as the state rapidly grows could get debated on the Senate floor, several senators spoke out against the proposal.
Treasurer denies South Carolina Senate accusation he risked cyberattack in missing $1.8B case
Days after a contentious public hearing with state senators, Treasurer Curtis Loftis nearly put South Carolina’s entire financial system at risk of a cyberattack by saying he was going to post reams of account data online, according to a report released Tuesday.
DSS: Infant surrendered in Richland County under Safe Haven Act
The Department of Social Services says an infant has been surrendered under Daniel’s Law in Richland County on Monday.
Prices at the pump continue to rise
According to AAA, the national average price for gas is $3.63 a gallon.
Here are some last minute tax tips for Tax Day
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Revenue say if you don’t think you’re going to make it by today’s deadline then you need to file for an extension now.
Richland County coroner identifies 3 killed after I-20 collision
The Richland County Coroner has identified the three people killed after a Saturday night interstate collision in Richland County, says the coroner’s office.
