Politics
S.C. Senate moves to allow sex offenders off the state registry
A South Carolina bill giving registered sex offenders the option to have their names taken off the sex offender registry through petition is set to enter the Senate floor after passing in full committee.
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South Carolina Supreme Court halts first scheduled execution by firing squad
The South Carolina Supreme Court stayed the state’s first execution by firing squad, originally scheduled for April 29.
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Dean at law school concerned by Russian violations of international law
UofSC law school Dean Joel Samuels believes Russia may not face consequences for violating international law in Ukraine; a scenario he says is “heartbreaking.”
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New parents may get some relief as legislation awaits Senate vote
Senators are set to debate legislation that would grant paid parental leave to state employees.
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South Carolina Black Press Institute honors legacy of Black journalist and activist
Allen University held a symposium with the S.C. Black Press Institute to honor John Henry McCray, a Black political activist and newspaper publisher. The organization received a grant three years ago to study his work.
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The world, local leaders react after Biden says Putin ‘cannot remain in power’
Retired UofSC Dean Charles Bierbauer: “What @POTUS meant to say is what @POTUS said.”
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Blythewood teacher and lobbyist “changing the conversation” on education
Government teacher and education lobbyist Patrick Kelly wears two hats while combating the South Carolina education crisis. Both of his roles are directly impacting the state of education in S.C.
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Putin planted seeds for Ukraine invasion in rise to power
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a household name after the February invasion of the Ukraine. As South Carolina political leaders and citizens decry the invasion of Ukraine, we examine how Putin rose to power.
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McMaster, McLeod file for S.C. governor’s race
Republican Gov. Henry McMaster and Democratic state Sen. Mia McLeod formally filed for governor Wednesday.
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Graham pressures Biden to send air support to Ukraine after Zelensky addresses Congress
Following an address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Congress on Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a resolution calling on President Biden to send Poland’s MiG fighter jets and air defense systems to Ukraine.
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Graham calls on Russians to overthrow Putin as Ukraine invasion enters third week
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is urging Russians to resist Putin and his unlawful invasion of Ukraine.
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McMaster champions pay raises for law enforcement
Gov. Henry McMaster advocated for law enforcement pay raises Thursday morning amid staffing shortages within the industry.
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State Law Enforcement has cancelled an Amber Alert for an infant child in Hilton Head. Authorities in Beaufort County explained that Jairus Housey abducted his ten month old daughter at gunpoint last night. Housey is the non-custodial father to the victim and is now in custody.
Thursday’s vote in the South Carolina Senate passed the early voting bill that would allow South Carolina voters to vote in-person up to two weeks before the election for any reason. The bill unanimously passed in the house too.