South Carolina Politics

Historic Execution in Columbia, South CarolinaHistoric Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

Historic Execution in Columbia, South Carolina

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first person executed by firing squad in the U.S. in…

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South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces CrisisSouth Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

South Carolina’s Child Welfare System Faces Crisis

News Summary Governor Henry McMaster has raised alarms regarding the failing child welfare system in South Carolina following the resignation…

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Adair F. Boroughs Terminated as U.S. Attorney in South CarolinaAdair F. Boroughs Terminated as U.S. Attorney in South Carolina

Adair F. Boroughs Terminated as U.S. Attorney in South Carolina

News Summary Adair F. Boroughs has been unexpectedly fired from her position as U.S. Attorney in South Carolina by the…

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Thomas Ravenel Withdraws from South Carolina Gubernatorial RaceThomas Ravenel Withdraws from South Carolina Gubernatorial Race

Thomas Ravenel Withdraws from South Carolina Gubernatorial Race

News Summary Thomas Ravenel, former South Carolina treasurer and reality TV star, has decided not to pursue his governorship ambitions…

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Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial ConcernsColumbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

News Summary George Kennedy, South Carolina's State Auditor, resigned after a shocking $1.8 billion accounting error came to light. The…

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Thomas Ravenel Withdraws from 2026 Gubernatorial RaceThomas Ravenel Withdraws from 2026 Gubernatorial Race

Thomas Ravenel Withdraws from 2026 Gubernatorial Race

News Summary Thomas Ravenel, former South Carolina state treasurer, has withdrawn from the 2026 governor race just one day after…

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Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming ExecutionBrad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming Execution

Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad for Upcoming Execution

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a death row inmate in South Carolina, has opted for execution by firing squad, scheduled for…

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South Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad ExecutionSouth Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad Execution

South Carolina Prepares for Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary On March 7, 67-year-old inmate Brad Sigmon will become the first person in South Carolina's history to be…

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Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South CarolinaBrad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

Brad Sigmon Chooses Firing Squad Execution in South Carolina

News Summary Brad Sigmon, a condemned inmate in South Carolina, has opted for execution by firing squad, marking the first…

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Shocking Arrests at Green Charter School of the MidlandsShocking Arrests at Green Charter School of the Midlands

Shocking Arrests at Green Charter School of the Midlands

News Summary The community in Irmo, South Carolina, is reeling from the arrests of Green Charter School principal Tina Shaw…

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