SLED warns about USPS scam texts
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is warning South Carolinians about a fake text that may look like it’s from the United States Postal Service.
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SCDPH observes World Sickle Cell Day
South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is joining partners in celebrating the 2025 theme of “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy” in observance of World Sickle Cell Day on June 19.
Senate unanimously passes resolution honoring Mother Emanuel AME Church attack victims
A resolution introduced by U.S. Sens. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham to commemorate the nine victims of the Mother Emanuel AME Church attack in Charleston passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate Tuesday.
Governor McMaster signs South Carolina Energy Security Act
On Wednesday, June 18, Governor McMaster signed a bill he says will significantly improve the state’s ability to generate and deliver the power needed to keep pace with the state’s rapid economic growth and rising population.
Palmetto Boys State, Palmetto Girls State students celebrate 2025 class
On Friday, June 13, at the State House hundreds of students from the Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State programs celebrated this year’s class.
South Carolina executes a man serving death sentences in 2 separate murders
A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders was put to death Friday by lethal injection in the state’s sixth execution in nine months.
Over a dozen anti-Trump rallies planned across South Carolina this weekend
Multiple protests and opposition rallies are scheduled to take place across South Carolina and the country this weekend as President Donald Trump gears up to celebrate his 79th birthday alongside a massive military parade Saturday marking the 250th anniversary of the Army.
Judge won’t halt execution in South Carolina over lethal injection concerns
A federal judge Wednesday told lawyers for a South Carolina inmate scheduled to die in two days that he doesn’t plan to stop the execution because they didn’t have evidence there were problems with the state’s lethal injection process.
Rep. Mace files bill to label Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organization
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announced Tuesday the filing of a bill that would designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization within the country.
Senator, attorney challenge injunction used to fast track lawmaker raises
A state senator and a Midlands attorney have filed a legal challenge against the recently passed raise for lawmakers.
