Six-week abortion ban is now state law
Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday signed the so-called “Heartbeat Bill” that bans most abortions after an embryo’s cardiac activity can be detected in the womb, but that's often before many women know they are pregnant. Almost immediately, the state’s abortion providers filed a lawsuit in state court to block it.
Krugman: What to know about debt ceiling
"As disaster looms, it’s important to keep in mind that Republicans are the villains here: They’re the ones engaged in extortion. The reason I say this is that progressives are feeling a lot of rage against the Biden administration for refusing to take action to avoid this crisis. And at least some people in or close to the administration seem more dedicated to rejecting proposed ways out of the trap than they are to solving the problem."
ABORTION: Gov. McMaster signs 6-week abortion ban, drawing challenge
Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday signed the so-called “Heartbeat Bill” that bans most abortions after an embryo’s cardiac activity can be detected in the womb, but that's often before many women know they are pregnant. Almost immediately, the state’s abortion providers filed a lawsuit in state court to block it.
S.C. abortion providers file lawsuit over recent ban
S.C. governor signs restrictive abortion ban
NY murder suspect says 'I'm not sorry' in letter
The New York suspect wanted in connection with murder, rape and kidnapping said he felt no remorse after a multi-day manhunt in a letter penned to his father.
Suspect in multi-day manhunt appears in federal court
MURDAUGH: Fleming pleads guilty
Beaufort attorney Cory Fleming, conspirator to convicted murderer and disbarred lawyer Alex Murdaugh, pleaded guilty May 25 for conspiracy to commit wire fraud with Murdaugh.
Alleged Murdaugh conspirator pleads guilty
Prosecuting Murdaugh cost taxpayers $264K
Rain, wind, dangerous surf coming to Palmetto State ahead of Memorial Day weekend
A strengthening low pressure is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to South Carolina for the Memorial Day weekend.
Coastal storm could bring gusts of wind, heavy rain this weekend
El Nino may deliver a mild 2023 hurricane season
NOAA and National Hurricane Center predict average hurricane season
S.C. residents affected by Medicaid extension rollback
Hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians may lose access to Medicaid coverage over the next year, according to state insurance professionals. Those who benefitted from the extension may lose coverage permanently or temporarily.
Hundreds of thousands lose Medicaid coverage as pandemic protections end
FESTIVALS: Spoleto USA director sparks a new era
Spoleto Festival USA director Mena Mark Hanna has a clear vision with this year's festival lineup: reimagining, recontextualizing and reinterpreting stories that have shaped our world.
Spoleto Festival USA kicks off Friday
Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto move opening ceremonies indoors due to weather
Spoleto partners with We Are Family for community-based music initiative
Community engagement, spirit keeps Spoleto to its roots
More about Spoleto Festival USA's longtime employees
Spoleto's chamber music presents 37 works by 37 composers
'Celebrating Geoff Nuttall' honors beloved musician
WORLD: Sunny weather in Ukraine indicates new tactics
As Ukrainian soldiers suit up in warm-weather uniforms, a much anticipated counter-attack against Russian-occupied areas lie on the horizon.
Passenger exit door opens mid-air in South Korea, slightly injuring 12
1 dead, 16 wounded in Dnipro attack
2024: DeSantis campaign raises millions in first 24 hours
After the official announcement to run against former president Donald Trump in the 2024 election, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign says they raised $8.2 million in the first 24 hours.
2nd S.C. Republican offers an alternative to Trump in 2024
GOP candidates hope to win Iowa to knock out Trump
DeSantis is gunning for Trump like never before
NATIONAL: White House and GOP close in on debt limit deal
Negotiators discussed plans to raise the debt limit and cut spending to strike a balance between the opposing parties.
U.S. Supreme Court narrows scope of Clean Water Act
Debt ceiling negotiators under pressure as default deadline approaches
White House, GOP appear close to reaching deal on debt limit
Texas panel files articles of impeachment against state attorney general
Mar-a-Lago worker provides new details in Trump document case
Charleston's Warehouse sold after 10 years
Warehouse, founded in 2012, is set to be replaced by a new concept from the owners of Uptown Social, Share House and Bodega.
Myrtle Beach-based bowling lane adds milkshake bar
Growing Myrtle Beach-based business 810 Billiards & Bowling introduced a new concept within the building at its Market Common location with Mean Mugs Milkshake Bar.
Charleston tech firm adding 130 new jobs to the area
Technology consulting startup Ignite Digital Services said it will invest more than $960,000 to grow its operations in the upper peninsula, which would add about 130 new jobs.
Restaurant reservations are a new kind of scalping in Charleston
The trend of purchasing reservations from third party individuals have found its way into the Charleston restaurant scene.
Community meets first Charleston Co. superintendent finalist
Charleston Co. community members will soon have a chance to meet with and ask questions to finalists selected by the Charleston County School District board.
Charleston Co. school district hosts meet and greet with superintendent finalists
2 Aiken Co. Public School District teachers resign
Two Aiken County Public District teachers who were placed on administrative leave during the 2022-23 school year have resigned from their positions. The teachers were facing criminal charges while being employed by schools in the district.
Pooser's pitching keeps College of Charleston in CAA tournament
Former Hanahan High School standout Trey Pooser helped keep the College of Charleston Cougars in the Colonial Athletic Association Baseball Tournament against William and Mary Thursday.
S.C. school bus crash sends 18 to the hospital
A school bus in Lexington Co. collided with a tanker truck Thursday, sending 18 people, mostly children, to the hospital. At least 17 children and one adult were taken to Lexington Medical Center for treatment.
Bus crash sends 10 Lexington Co. students to the hospital
Dominion Energy has cut nearly 2K palmetto trees since 2020
A combined total of 770 palmettos from Folly Beach, Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island were removed by Dominion Energy since 2020, and the company plans to more than double that figure with a plan to remove 980 trees from Edisto Island.
Palmetto Railways begin construction on rail line servicing Camp Hall
Palmetto Railways has started construction on the $185 million, 25-mile long rail line that will service the Camp Hall Commerce Park and Volvo’s plant in Berkeley County.
Federal lawsuit could remove Ashley River tiki hut
The federal government filed a lawsuit May 24 asking a judge to force Hydrofly LLC, owners of the infamous tiki huts on Ashley River, to remove the two-level platform, citing potential risks to navigation, property and public safety on the Ashley River.
Life jacket loan station added to Lake Hartwell ahead of holiday weekend
Swimmers at Darwin Wright Park in Anderson Co. can take advantage of the water while feeling extra safe thanks to Safe Kids Anderson County, which donated 25 life jackets to the pool.
Country singer Cauthen arrested at Isle of Palms
Critically acclaimed country music artist Paul Cauthen was arrested on multiple drug charges May 18 on Isle of Palms. Though the arrest had forced the cancellation of some future shows, Cauthen has used the incident to promote his new album.
It's not just about a long weekend
"There is a good reason we have Memorial Day and the accompanying long weekend most enjoy. It is a day set aside to remember America’s fallen soldiers, the very people who fought for and maintained our freedom that gives us the opportunity to freely grill, relax by the pool and yes, even enjoy sales at retail stores."
Goldberg: Can Republicans be persuaded to vote against Trump?
"In 2016, the GOP primaries had a belling-the-cat problem. In this parable, it’s in the interest of all the mice for someone to put a bell around the cat’s neck, but it’s not in the individual interest of any mouse to be the one to do it."
de Rugy: Debt conversation brings pointless 'tax the rich' talk
"Let’s be clear: America’s debt problem isn’t the result of former President Donald Trump’s tax cuts. While I believe these tax cuts should have been offset by closing some of our many loopholes and reducing government spending, they didn’t cause our fiscal problems. The fiscal imbalance is not because of reduced revenues. Last year, federal revenue as a share of the economy was a full percentage point above the historical average."
Saunders: On caps, gowns and rude interruptions
"At first blush, heckling may seem like an improvement over “disinvitation season” — a practice that peaked in 2016, when the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression counted a record 42 instances of universities inviting commencement speakers, only to uninvite them after student activists took issue with their politics."
North Charleston case underscores the need for better ethics oversight
"It’s because the S.C. State Ethics Commission has neither the mandate nor the staff to ensure that elected officials report their income, perks and gifts correctly, which Ms. Jerome has not done since 2017."
Hicks: Reynolds was a cop's cop
"But Charleston police officers held Reynolds in particularly high regard, which was clear to anyone who spent time around them. As Coastal Crisis Senior Chaplain Rich Robinson said at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the chief was 'a cop’s cop.'"
Martin: Are the anti-Trump GOP forces starting to implode?
"When it becomes clear in the early state and national polling who is consolidating support, the most influential figures with ties to the lagging candidates will stage a sort of political intervention and tell them it’s time to quit and rally to the strongest alternative to Trump."
Zelizer: The GOP has won the debt ceiling standoff
"Even the most seasoned political experts have no idea how this will all conclude. From the president potentially invoking the 14th Amendment to the prospect of a total economic meltdown, everything seems to be on the table. That we have to wonder about a potential catastrophe is the most telling fact of all."
The U.S. needs a smarter defense budget
"Significant savings could be realized over the next decade while making the military more nimble and more powerful."
DeSantis suggesting to pardon Jan. 6 rioters was an auspicious start to his campaign
"Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump both say they're open to pardoning people convicted of committing crimes on Jan. 6, 2021. This will embolden the insurrectionists."
Will: DeSantis should learn from one of the biggest blunders in marketing
"The misfired announcement of the Florida governor's presidential campaign was a fitting coda to months of emulating a certain other disastrous product launch."
Schirmer and Seamster: The case against student loan forgiveness doesn't make sense
"A loan servicing agency looks to make more money, not less, if Biden’s plan goes into effect."
Bouie: The real threat to freedom comes from the states
"We have a long history with various forms of sub-national authoritarianism."
Goldberg: DeSantis vs the 'woke mind' virus
"His failure to launch wasn’t just a technical glitch."
CARTOON: Stegelin: Segregation
Ariail: Septic tank creek