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State Politics

AG Alan Wilson sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging lawmakers to pass legislation that...

SC attorney general, prisons chief renew call to jam cellphones at state prisons

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Mary Green
Law enforcement blamed cellphones as one of the major causes of the deadly, seven-hour riot.

Politics

Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a petition to rehear ruling on fetal heartbeat law.

S.C. Attorney General and Governor file petitions to rehear ruling on fetal heartbeat law

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Marcus Flowers
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson releases a statement on the filing of a petition for the South Carolina Supreme Court to rehear its ruling on the states' fetal heartbeat law.

News

Donald Trump spoke with WIS' Mary Green Saturday during his visit to the SC State House.

WIS Exclusive: One-on-one with Trump at the State House

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:02 PM EST
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By Mary Green
Mary Green spoke one-on-one in an exclusive interview with former President Donald Trump.

Politics

For the first time in 35 years, South Carolina is poised to have only men on its state Supreme...

SC legislature delays judicial elections, sparking criticisms of selection process, court representation

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:28 PM EST
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By Mary Green
For the first time in 35 years, South Carolina is poised to have only men on its state Supreme Court bench.

Politics

Abortion ban again advancing at SC State House

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:37 PM EST
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By Mary Green
This legislation, which advanced out of a House Judiciary subcommittee Thursday, is even more restrictive than the one the court just ruled unconstitutional.

Politics

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

News

WATCH: Trump visits the SC State House on campaign trail, announces state campaign leadership

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:39 PM EST
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By Nevin Smith and Mary Green
Saturday will see additional security at the State House.

State Politics

SC governor renews push for abortion ban in State of State

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:58 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster vowed Wednesday to press forward with efforts to further restrict abortion in the state.

State News

Over 1,500 people gather in support of Student Choice

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:46 PM EST
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By Andrew Fancher
Thirty-one states already offer tuition assistance or scholarships to private schools.

Politics

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:56 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)
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State Politics

S.C. committee advances limits to classroom teaching on race

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:15 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The bill requires that school district websites include a list of approved textbooks.

State Politics

Sen. Graham releases statement on reports US, Germany plan to send tanks to Ukraine

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:03 PM EST
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By FOX Carolina News Staff
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham made a statement after it was announced that the United States and Germany plan to aid Ukraine.

State Politics

‘Uncomfortable and upsetting:’ SC state representative files bill to ban teaching of slave owners

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 1:39 PM EST
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By Alvieann Chandler
This bill comes in response to some Republicans' attempt to restrict the teaching of Black history in the classroom.

Politics

Senator Lindsey Graham discusses recent visit to Ukraine

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:28 PM EST
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Senator Lindsey Graham discusses recent visit to Ukraine

State News

DJJ asks for $30M for new detention center, saying current facility overcrowded and ‘not safe’

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:38 PM EST
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By Mary Green
Hendrick returned to lawmakers with a big request: nearly $30 million to build a new juvenile detention center in Columbia.

National

EXPLAINER: Alex Murdaugh goes on trial in 2021 killings of wife, son

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:02 PM EST
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By JEFFREY COLLINS
Here’s an overview of the trial and the scene surrounding it as hundreds of lawyers and their support staff, reporters and true crime enthusiasts are expected to swell Colleton County’s population of 38,000 in the rural, southern part of South Carolina.

Politics

Operative jumps from Haley team to Pence amid 2024 jostling

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 1:43 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Although neither Pence nor Haley has made a 2024 campaign official, both have given signals they’re inching closer to launching bids.

State News

Family, friends remember longtime Lowcountry politician Arthur Ravenel Jr.

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:38 PM EST
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By Melissa Rademaker
Lowcountry native Arthur Ravenel Jr., a well-known politician who led the push to secure funding for the bridge between Charleston and Mount Pleasant that bears his name, was laid to rest Friday.

State Politics

SC lawmakers advance bill that could allow lethal injection executions to restart

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 7:36 PM EST
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By Mary Green
A push at the State House could allow capital punishment to resume for the first time in over a decade.

Politics

Senator Lindsey Graham shows support for Ukraine during press conference in Kyiv

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
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By WIS News 10 Staff
The senators met with the United States and Ukraine government officials including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

State Politics

Proposed SC bill aims to crack down on drunk drivers

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:42 PM EST
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By Anna Harris
South Carolina lawmakers are attempting to crack down on drunk drivers with a proposed bill.

Politics

Republicans push abortion restrictions as March for Life rally comes to Washington D.C.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:27 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”

State Politics

Legislation to criminalize fentanyl trafficking in SC advances at State House

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:51 PM EST
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By Mary Green
More than half of the drug-overdose deaths in South Carolina right now can be traced to fentanyl.

State Politics

South Carolina still seeking a way to hold executions

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:41 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The bill now goes on to the full Senate Corrections and Penology Committee.

State News

Governor Henry McMaster delivers 2023 State of the State address

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 3:53 PM EST
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Gov. McMaster gave his State of the State address on Wednesday night.

News

SC LGBTQ+ advocates mobilize against more than a dozen bills they say discriminate against their community

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:27 AM EST
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By Nick Neville and Nevin Smith
Speakers include trans and queer leaders, parents of LGBTQ+ youth, and faith leaders.

Politics

South Carolina Supreme Court set for all-male bench

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:54 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
South Carolina set to have all-male Supreme Court.

Politics

SC lawmakers looking to streamline statewide workforce development efforts

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:29 PM EST
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By Mary Green
One of the top leaders at the South Carolina State House has his sights set on bolstering economic development this year.

Politics

Funeral plans announced for longtime Lowcountry politician Arthur Ravenel Jr.

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:18 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
Friends and family will gather Friday for the funeral of Arthur Ravenel Jr., a well-known political figure in South Carolina.

News

Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at Jan. 28 SC event

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 12:44 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Former President Donald Trump will be joined by two of his highest-profile South Carolina supporters.

Politics

Tax money for students for private school on SC Senate floor

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Tax money for students for private school on SC Senate floor

Politics

McMaster asks SC legislature to invest $3.6M into creating school safety center

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 7:42 PM EST
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By Mary Green
SC Governor Henry McMaster is seeking $3.6 million to help bolster school safety.

News

Special election filing period opens for Columbia council seat

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:40 AM EST
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By Nevin Smith
A filing period is now open for the District Four seat until Jan. 23, 2023.

State Politics

Republicans renew push to establish school voucher program in SC

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 7:23 PM EST
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By Mary Green
If passed, the program would give families state dollars to pay for their children to attend private schools.

News

Trump to hold first public 2024 campaign event in SC

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:49 AM EST
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By Meg Kinnard
Former President Donald Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.

State Politics

‘The best is yet to come’: McMaster begins second full term as governor

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:41 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips and Mary Green
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster took the oath of office on the steps of the Statehouse in Columbia Wednesday morning to start his second full term as the state’s chief executive.

State News

A SC bill would require health insurance companies to cover the cost of hearing aids

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:04 PM EST
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By Kari Beal
Hearing aids often cost thousands of dollars and health insurance usually doesn't cover the cost.

State Politics

S.C. Democratic Party requests investigation into newly elected Superintendent of Education claiming fraud

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:51 PM EST
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By S.E. Jenkins
Bob Jones University announced the Republican finished her master’s degree in October 2022, stating Weaver completed the needed 33 hours of coursework in six months.

News

WATCH: Gov. McMaster to be sworn in during inauguration

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:45 AM EST
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By Nevin Smith
At the end of his second term, he’ll have served 10 years in the role.

State Politics

Abortion a surprise focus of the South Carolina Legislature

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 9:05 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The General Assembly typically meets Tuesday through Thursday through May 11.

Politics

Republicans flex their new House majority with new committee chairs

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.

State Politics

McMaster to be sworn in for 2nd term to make him SC’s longest-serving governor

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:24 AM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is one step closer to making history in the Palmetto State.

News

McLeod announces departure from South Carolina Democratic Party

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:43 AM EST
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By Nevin Smith
Her career has included representing House District 79 and Senate District 22 which include parts of Columbia.

National

Chaos in the House: McCarthy’s plea, and begging for votes

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 4:40 AM EST
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By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
It was the extraordinary moment that brought House Republicans to the brink — and ultimately the moment they found their way back.

Opinion

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to Supreme Court ruling on abortion in SC

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
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By WIS News 10 Staff
Graham says he believes the decision was the wrong call.

State Politics

First SC Congressional district must be redrawn, judges rule

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:25 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
A federal court has thrown out three newly-drawn South Carolina congressional districts after ruling they were drawn to intentionally disadvantage Black voters.

State Politics

Gov. McMaster reveals his SC 2023-24 executive budget priorities

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:18 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster released his Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Executive Budget listing his economic priorities for the new year Friday morning.

Political

SC NAACP releases statement on judges ordering SC lawmakers to draw new congressional maps

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 7:39 PM EST
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By WIS News 10 Staff
SC NAACP responds to new ruling for new congressional maps.

Political

VIDEO: Senator Tom Davis arrested for public intoxication

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:34 PM EST
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By WIS News 10 Staff
SC State Senator Tom Davis was arrested in Lexington for public intoxication on January 1, 2023.

State Politics

President Biden signs ‘Sami’s Law’ into effect, three years after murder of USC student

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST
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By Tiffany Rigby
A new law signed by President Biden will help protect the safety of riders on ridesharing apps.
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