ACLU files lawsuit against South Carolina’s death penalty secrecy law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A law that keeps information about South Carolina's death penalty procedures secret is being challenged in a new lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina. The 2023 secrecy statute prevents the public from knowing...
South Carolina’s McMaster to give his 8th State of the State address
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will deliver his eighth State of the State address on Wednesday, marking a historic milestone as he becomes the state’s longest-serving governor at 2,927 days.
7 Massive Flea Markets In South Carolina That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Welcome to South Carolina’s flea market wonderland!. South Carolina, my friends, is a veritable paradise for bargain hunters and curiosity seekers alike. So grab your haggling hat and comfortable shoes, because we’re about to embark on a journey through seven of the Palmetto...
‘I’m proud of this state.’ Henry McMaster becomes SC’s longest serving governor
Gov. Henry McMaster will deliver his annual state of the state address Wednesday.
Task Force gives update during Human Trafficking Awareness Month
State and local officials provided updates in the fight against human trafficking during an annual meeting of the Lowcountry Human Trafficking Task Force on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Hardeeville Recreation Center. January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The State...
Pardon denied for man convicted of killing 6-year-old girl in DUI crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A state parole board denied a pardon petition for a man who was convicted in 2013 of killing a 6-year-old girl during a DUI crash. Billy Hutto, Jr., who was convicted for killing Emma Longstreet, appeared before the South Carolina Department of Probation,...
Final day to apply for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Helene in S.C.
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET, Jan 28 (TODAY). If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should...
Overhaul of Columbia’s ‘Malfunction Junction’ leads to lawsuit against SCDOT. What we know
In a lawsuit, a property owner claims the South Carolina Department of Transportation is refusing to pay to move necessary fire equipment.
2025 S.C. Governor’s Economic Summit – Excerpt 1
This week we are sharing with you some excerpts from the recent S.C. Governor’s Economic Summit presented by the S.C. Department of Commerce. Today’s excerpt comes from Henry McMaster, governor of South Carolina. After almost 20 years, Mike Switzer retired from Wells Fargo...
S.C. drivers worry about how local bridge closures will affect them
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is laying out plans to repair and close the Sand Bar Ferry bridge in Beech Island.
