SC Political News

Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI LegislationColumbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI Legislation

Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Controversial DEI Legislation

News Summary The South Carolina General Assembly has passed two contentious bills aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…

16 hours ago
Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s NominationColumbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of…

17 hours ago
Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

5 days ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI PoliciesSouth Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI Policies

South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Bills Against DEI Policies

News Summary In a notable legislative move, South Carolina lawmakers have introduced bills aimed at curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion…

5 days ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Insurance CostsSouth Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Insurance Costs

South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Insurance Costs

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are proposing new legislation to reduce liquor liability insurance costs for local businesses as rates…

6 days ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability LawsSouth Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability Laws

South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability Laws

News Summary Local bars and restaurants in South Carolina are struggling with rising liquor liability insurance costs, prompting lawmakers to…

1 week ago
South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly ImplicationsSouth Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

News Summary The South Carolina House passed a bill to ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across state entities,…

1 week ago
Charleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law RevisionsCharleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law Revisions

Charleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law Revisions

News Summary Charleston, South Carolina faces a crisis as local lawmakers push to amend liquor liability laws amid soaring insurance…

1 week ago
South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital PunishmentSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months.…

1 week ago
South Carolina Leads U.S. in Population Growth for 2024South Carolina Leads U.S. in Population Growth for 2024

South Carolina Leads U.S. in Population Growth for 2024

News Summary South Carolina has officially become the top state for population growth in 2024, surpassing Texas with a growth…

1 week ago