SC governor renews push for abortion ban in State of State South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is pressing forward with efforts to further restrict abortion The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Trump to Make First 2024 Campaign Appearance in South Carolina Republican former President Donald Trump on Jan. 28 will make the first public appearance of his 2024 presidential run in the early voting state of South Carolina since announcing his candidacy in November, his campaign announced on Tuesday. Two well-known South Carolina Republicans - US Senator Lindsey Graham, one of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023
Trump to hold first public 2024 campaign event in SC Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023
McMaster launches final term at South Carolina inauguration Gov. Henry McMaster began a potentially historic final term in South Carolina on Wednesday with his second inauguration ceremony The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
US court strikes down South Carolina abortion ban The ban had faced legal challenges for barring abortion at six weeks, before most parents realise they are pregnant. Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023
No compromise: How new restrictions on abortion died in South Carolina for the year COLUMBIA, S.C. — A legislative effort to further restrict abortions in South Carolina has died for the year after Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate failed to reach a compromise in time. Tribune News Service · Nov 11, 2022
South Carolina Gov. McMaster wins reelection against Democrat Cunningham to serve second 4-year term COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Henry McMaster won reelection Tuesday to a second four-year term as South Carolina’s chief executive, a historic win that puts the Columbia Republican on track to become the longest-serving governor in state history. Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022
SC Gov. McMaster seeks reelection, bidding to make history South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is facing voters one last time, seeking to become the longest-serving governor his state has ever had The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
Democrats in SC trying to win 1st statewide race in 16 years Another election in South Carolina will give Democrats another chance to loosen the firm grasp Republicans have on statewide politics The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022
Republicans and Democrats are spending billions on ads – with very different messages While Democrats focus on abortion, Republicans are talking about inflation, crime and taxes The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2022
Republican governor candidate says he wants to impose a statewide ban on gay marriage ‘Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I think a marraige ought to be between a man and a woman,’ South Carolina Gov Henry McMaster says The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Can South Carolina execute by firing squad, electrocution? State's high court sets new date to decide COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Supreme Court now plans to hear oral arguments on Dec. 13 on whether the firing squad and electric chair methods of execution are constitutional. Tribune News Service · Oct 10, 2022
State law in four states requires partisan labels for school board elections Welcome to the Monday, October 3, Brew. Ballotpedia · Oct 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina, targeting coastal areas COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina Friday just after 2 p.m. Eastern time, hours after its rain and wind began whipping across coastal areas of the state leading to power outages, localized flooding and heavy rain. Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022 McMaster pauses campaign events as Hurricane Ian hits SC South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has temporarily suspended campaign activities as he leads the state’s response to Hurricane Ian
Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022 With Category 1 hurricane bearing down on South Carolina, McMaster warns Ian will be a ‘serious storm’ WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina officials stressed Thursday now is the time to finalize preparations as Ian heads toward the Palmetto State, forecast to make landfall Friday afternoon around Charleston as a Category 1 hurricane.
Tribune News Service · Sep 16, 2022 Are the firing squad, electrocution constitutional? SC high court to hear issue in January COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Supreme Court will take up an appeal in January from Gov. Henry McMaster and Corrections Director Bryan Stirling of a state judge’s ruling earlier this month that both the electric chair and the firing squad execution methods are unconstitutional.
Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022 SC lawmakers who sponsored $1.5M earmark for Upstate Christian school claim misunderstanding COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two state lawmakers who sponsored a $1.5 million budget earmark for an Upstate Christian organization that has announced plans to build a residential school with the money claim the project has been misrepresented. They insist the nonprofit is not actually building a private educational institution, and one…
Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022 South Carolina lawmakers pledged $1.5 million to seed construction of private Christian school. Is it legal? COLUMBIA, S.C. — An upstate Christian organization that’s raising money to build a $14 million residential school for disadvantaged and at-risk youth has a surprising benefactor: the state of South Carolina.
Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022 McMaster throws cold water on controversial Senate bill to ban abortion information in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has thrown cold water on a controversial Senate proposal that aims to ban the sharing of information about abortion resources in South Carolina.
Ballotpedia · Aug 17, 2022 Gov. Henry McMaster sues Occupational Safety and Health Administration over increase of civil penalties in state plans South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R) filed a lawsuit on August 8, 2022, in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina that aimed to block the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) attempt to increase civil penalties against employers in state plans. OSHA announced a proposal…
Tribune News Service · Aug 13, 2022 News briefs South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial nominee wants end of ‘geriatric’ politicians. Will it cost him help from Biden, Clyburn?
Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022 South Carolina Democratic gubernatorial nominee wants end of ‘geriatric’ politicians. Will it cost him help from Biden, Clyburn? COLUMBIA, S.C. — Joe Cunningham made national headlines when he suggested an end to the “geriatric oligarchy” in political office and said on national television that President Joe Biden should step aside in 2024 and let someone younger run.
Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022 It’s South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, but have governors devalued it by handing out too many? COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s highest civilian honor has been awarded to athletes, state lawmakers, religious leaders, retired military personnel and police officers.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022 Some South Carolina Republicans pause at abortion ban brink Some South Carolina lawmakers who oppose abortion are being cautious when it comes to tightening the state's already restrictive laws even further