South Carolina
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Michael Andersen wins Beaufort County Council seat
The general election is Nov. 3, but Andersen faces no Democratic opponent.
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Miss South Carolina pageant returns to Columbia
This year marks the 89th year of the Miss South Carolina competition and its 15th year in Columbia.
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South Carolina taxes vapes, cuts heated tobacco tax
State financial analysts estimated the new vape tax will raise $14 million a year for Medicaid.
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Abbeville raid leads to 50 arrests, fraud charges
ICE said it was processing the 48 workers arrested and planned to deport those without legal authorization to remain in the country. Most were from Guatemala or Mexico.
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Beaufort sheriff candidates report campaign totals
Early voting is underway, and Election Day is June 9.
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Study: Monday cheapest day to buy gas in SC
A Delancey Street study found Monday was the cheapest day, on average, to buy gas in South Carolina.
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Swastika found on Hilton Head road, report says
The case was closed May 26 after the property manager told deputies she wanted only to document the incident, according to the report.
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SC Democratic governor hopefuls debate affordability
All three candidates said they support expanding Medicaid, which South Carolina has not done under the 2010 federal health care law.
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S.C. Sen. Josh Kimbrell exits governor race
Kimbrell said he would continue serving his Senate term, which runs until 2028.
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South Carolina raises penalties for harming police animals
Rep. Neal Collins said the push for tougher penalties gained momentum after five dogs were killed in the line of duty in 2024.