The Latest Breaking News from South Carolina

South Carolina’s 1st District must be redrawn after court rules it discriminates against Black voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A portion of South Carolina’s congressional map unconstitutionally discriminates against Black voters and must be redrawn, a three-judge panel ruled Friday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023

South Carolina's Supreme Court Says the State Constitution Protects a Right to Abortion

The court ruled that the state's six-week abortion ban violates the right to privacy.

Reason · Jan 6, 2023

South Carolina Supreme Court To Decide the Future of the Death Penalty in the State

On Thursday, the South Carolina Supreme Court began hearing arguments in a case that could see the state's attempt to execute inmates by electrocution or firing squad declared unconstitutional.

Reason · Jan 6, 2023

South Carolina’s 6-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, state Supreme Court rules

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban, ruling 3-2 that it violated the state’s constitutional right to privacy.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

NCAAW midseason title odds: South Carolina and Stanford remain at the top

Breaking down the favorites to win this season's NCAA Championship.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

South Carolina's 6-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, state Supreme Court rules

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban, ruling it violated the state’s constitutional right to privacy.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

South Carolina supreme court rules six-week abortion ban unconstitutional

Decision means state’s ban with exceptions for rape and incest will be immediately and permanently struck down

The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2023

South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state's 6-week abortion ban

This is the first state supreme court to decide whether abortion is a constitutional right since Roe fell.

Axios · Jan 5, 2023

South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down anti-abortion law

State law banning procedure at roughly six weeks is ‘unreasonable’ and unconstitutional, according to ‘monumental’ ruling hailed by southern abortion rights advocates

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state abortion ban

The South Carolina ban on abortions after cardiac activity is no more after the latest legal challenge to the state’s 2021 law proved successful

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023