Four-Star Linebacker Skylar Alston Commits to South Carolina
The Raleigh linebacker in the Class of 2028 chose the Gamecocks after narrowing his list to six schools.
South Carolina News
South Carolina news covers government, elections, military presence, tourism, manufacturing and Lowcountry culture. Reporting reaches Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant.
Tech
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Do you believe industry-funded political spending negatively impacts elections in your local community?
Super PAC Backs Graham With $1.5 Million Ad Buy
The industry-aligned group is funding ads to support the incumbent Republican senator's campaign.
Politics
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Do you think South Carolina is headed in the right direction?
Wilson, Reichenbach Hold Transition Press Conference
The Republican ticket that won South Carolina's top executive offices will address the administrative transition and priorities at a Friday news conference.
Travel
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Do you think state tourism advertising spending is worth it?
South Carolina Spends $1.5M on NYC Tourism Push
A three-day showcase and Times Square billboards promoted the state to New York City travelers in late September.
Lifestyle
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Do you think bird flu is a serious concern in your area?
State Confirms Bird Flu in Wild Birds
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds across the state.
Finance
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Should South Carolina government be significantly downsized and restructured?
Four Candidates Make Their Case for South Carolina Governor
Republican, Democratic, United Citizens and Green Party nominees outlined their qualifications and affordability plans in an ABC 15 interview.
The beat takes in the legislature and the governor's office, statewide elections, the courts and the military, tourism and automotive manufacturing sectors most central to the South Carolina economy. Coverage runs through Columbia, Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant and the Upstate manufacturing centers and coastal resort communities across the state. South Carolina hosts several major military installations, and the decisions that flow from them—base operations, procurement and the local economic effects of troop movements—are a consistent presence in state news. The Lowcountry's vulnerability to sea-level rise and hurricane intensity is the environmental condition that increasingly intersects with land use, insurance and infrastructure planning across the coastal region.
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