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Sen. Tim Scott's bipartisan bill aims to bring film jobs back to the U.S.

| October 01, 2026
In a press conference Wednesday, Republican Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., spoke on a newly introduced bill targeting the revitalization of America's film and television production industry. The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act has received bipartisan congressional support from senators Adam Schiff, D-Calif., John Cornyn,R-Texas, and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., as well as support from President Donald Trump.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC, speaking during the first day of the Republican National Convention, Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Alex Murdaugh's defense seeks details about alleged crime scene cover-up

| October 01, 2026
When Alex Murdaugh was convicted three years ago of murdering his wife and son, the prosecution argued he acted alone. They said he took the murder weapons with him that night to his mother's house and they were never found.
Alex Murdaugh sits during a status hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 at the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center in Lexington, S.C.

South Carolina's shellfishing season begins this week

| September 28, 2026
The state's oyster and clam season begins 30 minutes before sunrise and is scheduled to run through May 15 according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Under state regulations, coastal weather conditions or sudden pollution events can cause temporary closures.

Council members Graham, Mayo flip on I-77 toll lanes, clearing the way for $4 billion project

| September 22, 2026
Charlotte City Council members Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo flipped their votes Monday to support the state's plans to add toll lanes to Interstate 77. Their votes ensured that the City Council backed the project in a 7-4 vote, meaning the 11-mile project is almost certain to be built.
Charlotte City Council member Malcolm Graham switched his vote from opposing the I-77 toll lanes to supporting them.

SC among eight states to receive FEMA funding to protect against future disasters

| September 22, 2026
South Carolina is among eight southeastern states that will receive a portion of FEMA funding to support future disaster mitigation efforts. The more than $44 million in federal grants span three separate FEMA mitigation programs.

Officer-involved shootings climb to 28 this year after Friday incident in Lexington

| September 22, 2026
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says it is investigating the state's 28th officer-involved shooting this year. The Friday incident ended with one man in the hospital.

Remembering Hurricane Hugo at 37

| September 21, 2026
Just after midnight on Sept. 22, 1989, Hurricane Hugo roared ashore at Sullivan's Island as a monstrous Category 4 storm. Packing sustained winds of 135 to140 mph and a record-shattering minimum central pressure of 933 millibars, Hugo remains the benchmark for destruction in the Palmetto State.

Drought conditions worsen across the Southeast

| September 17, 2026
The Carolinas and parts of Georgia saw limited rainfall and above-normal temperatures, leading to worsening drought conditions across the region. Extreme drought remains in parts of caostal South Carolina and North Carolina.

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