SCDPH gives update on Upstate measles outbreak
The state health department says there is an outbreak of measles in the Upstate.
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ACLU sues Clemson for firing professor over Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina filed a lawsuit Friday against Clemson University, accusing the school of violating the First Amendment by firing a faculty member over a Facebook post criticizing the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Ruling allows SEC to continue sharing voter data with DOJ
Wednesday’s ruling by the Richland County Circuit Court confirmed that the SEC may continue working with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on its request for voter data.
National gas prices drop while South Carolina sees a slight rise amid storm preparations
The average price of gas in South Carolina rose in the past week, as the Lowcountry prepared for potential effects caused by now tropical storm Imelda.
SC Attorney General announces grants for victims’ advocate groups
Friday, September 26, the SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced help is on the way for victims of crime in the Midlands and the Pee Dee.
Governor Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
On Friday, Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Disturbance 94L.
Ex-South Carolina sheriff pleads guilty to stealing from police fund
A former sheriff in South Carolina agreed to plead guilty Thursday to stealing money from the force’s benevolence fund and taking pain pills that were supposed to be destroyed as part of a narcotics take-back program.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant closing all locations, including BullStreet district location
Earlier this morning, the popular Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announced online that it would be closing all of its locations.
SCEMD monitoring storms brewing in the Atlantic
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says it is monitoring storms brewing in the Atlantic.
AG Wilson joins 22-state push for cell phone jamming in state prisons
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday that he has joined a coalition of 22 other state attorneys general to call for the use of cell phone jamming technologies in state prisons, with the goal of disrupting cellular transmissions coming from contraband cellphones.
