South Carolina Elections

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

1 week ago
Columbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability LawsColumbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability Laws

Columbia, South Carolina: Shake-Up in Liquor Liability Laws

News Summary Columbia's local lawmakers are pushing for reforms to liquor liability laws that have led to skyrocketing insurance premiums,…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital PunishmentSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months.…

2 weeks ago
Ridge Springs Faces Controversy with Titan Farms’ Legal IssuesRidge Springs Faces Controversy with Titan Farms’ Legal Issues

Ridge Springs Faces Controversy with Titan Farms’ Legal Issues

News Summary Titan Farms, a leading agriculture company in Ridge Springs, SC, is under legal scrutiny for allegedly deducting illegal…

3 weeks ago
Irmo Man Faces Charges for Threatening President TrumpIrmo Man Faces Charges for Threatening President Trump

Irmo Man Faces Charges for Threatening President Trump

News Summary A 47-year-old man from Irmo, South Carolina, is charged with making threats against President Donald Trump. Travis Keith…

2 months ago
South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

News Summary On March 6, 2025, the South Carolina State Senate voted against the S.244 Tort Reform Bill, a significant…

2 months ago
Travis Keith Lang Arrested for Threatening President TrumpTravis Keith Lang Arrested for Threatening President Trump

Travis Keith Lang Arrested for Threatening President Trump

News Summary A local man, Travis Keith Lang, has been arrested in Irmo, South Carolina for allegedly threatening President Trump.…

2 months ago
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…

2 months ago
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…

2 months ago
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…

2 months ago