SC Political News

Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to WildfiresMandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

Mandatory Evacuations in Greenville and Pickens Counties Due to Wildfires

News Summary Residents in Greenville and Pickens Counties are facing urgent evacuations as the South Carolina Forestry Commission responds 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
Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of EmergencyMyrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

News Summary Residents of Myrtle Beach confront a dire situation as over 170 wildfires rage in the Carolinas, leading to…

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
Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina CommunityTragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

Tragic Incident Strikes University of South Carolina Community

News Summary The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of Nathanial 'Nate' G. Baker, a 20-year-old business major, following…

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…

2 weeks 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…

2 weeks 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…

3 weeks ago
Duke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SCDuke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SC

Duke Energy Foundation Allocates $500,000 in Grants for SC

News Summary The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant program to enhance disaster response efforts and support aging…

3 weeks ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclarationsWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

News Summary Residents of Carolina Beach, NC, are facing escalating wildfires as both North and South Carolina deal with blazes…

3 weeks ago