The Latest Breaking News from South Carolina

Lindsey Graham gets temporary reprieve in effort to dodge Georgia grand jury testimony

South Carolina senator is being called to answer questions about a call he made to Georgia secretary of state after 2020 election

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

South Carolina Rep. Clyburn talks Biden, the midterms and his own political future

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said President Joe Biden has a lot to brag about in his first two years in office, but said not enough administration officials and Democrats are talking about it ahead the midterms.

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

Jill Biden tests negative for Covid

First Lady to depart South Carolina where she has been isolating and rejoin the President in Delaware on Sunday

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022

Alex Murdaugh stole from ex-SC law firm and loan issued to brother, new indictments charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has been indicted on charges that he stole money from his former Hampton law firm and a loan that was issued to one of his brothers, according to new state grand jury indictments.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

Two people bitten by sharks on beach on same day as images show horrific injuries

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT Sharks have attacked two people in the waters of the same beach in South Carolina with one woman requiring surgery and stitches when she was bitten in shallow water while swimming with her grandson

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

South Carolina Targets Free Speech in Its Attempt To Limit Abortion Access

Billboards remind state residents that controversial speech enjoys First Amendment protection.

Reason · 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.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

States with the toughest abortion laws have the weakest maternal supports, data shows

Many of the states that are moving to ban abortion tend to have less access to health care, worse maternal and infant health care outcomes and weaker social supports for children and families.

WEKU · Aug 18, 2022

GOPer regrets his anti-abortion vote

"That weighs on me," South Carolina state Rep. Neal Collins said, "I voted for that bill"

Salon · Aug 17, 2022

South Carolina’s 6-week abortion ban temporarily blocked by state Supreme Court

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a unanimous decision the South Carolina Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the state’s six-week abortion ban.

Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022