South Carolina Elections

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad, Reviving Debate on Capital PunishmentSouth Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad, Reviving Debate on Capital Punishment

South Carolina Executes Inmate by Firing Squad, Reviving Debate on Capital Punishment

News Summary In a controversial execution, South Carolina has carried out the death penalty on Mikal Mahdi via firing squad.…

2 days ago
New Communication Partnership for the South Carolina Army National GuardNew Communication Partnership for the South Carolina Army National Guard

New Communication Partnership for the South Carolina Army National Guard

News Summary The South Carolina Army National Guard has signed a major contract with Verizon Business to enhance its communication…

6 days ago
State of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to WildfiresState of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to Wildfires

State of Emergency Declared in South Carolina Due to Wildfires

News Summary Wildfires have become a major crisis in South Carolina, prompting Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of…

7 days ago
Charleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance HikesCharleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance Hikes

Charleston Faces Liquor Liability Law Challenges Amid Insurance Hikes

News Summary Charleston is grappling with rising liquor liability insurance costs that are impacting local businesses. Lawmakers are looking to…

2 weeks ago
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)…

2 weeks 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…

2 weeks 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…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed inmate Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking a controversial resurgence in…

3 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership ChallengesColumbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

Columbia, South Carolina Faces Health Leadership Challenges

News Summary On April 3, 2025, the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted against Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to…

3 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability LawsColumbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability Laws

Columbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability Laws

News Summary Columbia's local lawmakers are pushing for reforms to liquor liability laws that have led to skyrocketing insurance premiums,…

3 weeks ago