SC Political News

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
South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability LawsSouth Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability Laws

South Carolina Lawmakers Propose Changes to Liquor Liability Laws

News Summary Local bars and restaurants in South Carolina are struggling with rising liquor liability insurance costs, prompting lawmakers to…

3 weeks ago
Vehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near CarowindsVehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near Carowinds

Vehicle Fire Causes Major Delays on I-77 Near Carowinds

News Summary A significant vehicle fire erupted on southbound Interstate 77 in York County, South Carolina, around 1:30 p.m. on…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly ImplicationsSouth Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

News Summary The South Carolina House passed a bill to ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across state entities,…

3 weeks ago
Charleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law RevisionsCharleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law Revisions

Charleston Grapples with Liquor Liability Law Revisions

News Summary Charleston, South Carolina faces a crisis as local lawmakers push to amend liquor liability laws amid soaring insurance…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital PunishmentSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months.…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Leads U.S. in Population Growth for 2024South Carolina Leads U.S. in Population Growth for 2024

South Carolina Leads U.S. in Population Growth for 2024

News Summary South Carolina has officially become the top state for population growth in 2024, surpassing Texas with a growth…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial ExecutionSouth Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

News Summary South Carolina is preparing to execute Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, reigniting debates on the death penalty and…

3 weeks ago
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens CountiesMandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties

News Summary Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in Greenville and Pickens Counties, SC, due to rapidly spreading wildfires. The Table…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first execution by this…

3 weeks ago