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Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Associated Press
| May 08, 2026
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025.
FILE - The toes of a baby are seen DHR Health, July 29, 2020, in McAllen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Spring is here, so is the potential for black bear sightings in SC

| May 08, 2026
Black bear sightings in South Carolina are not uncommon this time of year. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) says black bears become more active in the spring to look for food as they leave their winter dens.

The State House Gavel: House drops proposed redistricting map, Senate GOP leader remains unconvinced

| May 08, 2026
That's a wrap on Week 17 of the South Carolina legislative session. The General Assembly will move on to Week 18 next week that amounts to three more days on the official legislative calendar before sine die strikes 5 o'clock on Thursday, May 14.
Republican South Carolina Rep. Jackie Terribile, R-York, looks at a proposed map of new U.S. House districts for South Carolina on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Columbia, S.C.

SC shellfish harvesting season to close May 27

| May 07, 2026
This year's shellfish harvesting season will come to a close at the end of the month. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced Thursday that the last day to harvest mollusks such as oysters, mussels and clams is Wednesday, May 27 after sunset.
Oyster harvesting closes in the summer when oysters spawn.

New USDA requirement increases healthy food options for SNAP users, strengthens accountability in stocking standards

| May 07, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a new requirement on stocking standards to ensure authorized retailers nationwide provide more healthy food options through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

The State House Gavel: House opens door to consider redistricting, adds $300M to earmark budget list

| May 07, 2026
Poll workers wanted: Staring down the upcoming June 9 statewide primary elections, the State Election Commission is looking for more people to serve as poll workers across the state as several counties have reported shortages. With compensation, poll worker responsibilities would include checking in voters, helping with ballot procedures and ensuring polling precincts run smoothly.
S.C. Rep. Justin Bamberg, D-Bamberg, speaks against the Republican redistricting effort in the House chamber at the South Carolina Statehouse on May 6, 2026.

IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here's how to apply

Associated Press
| May 06, 2026
Tens of millions of taxpayers who were penalized by the IRS during the coronavirus pandemic for failing to pay their taxes or filing late may qualify for a refund or termination of the penalties they incurred during that period.
FILE - A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building is photographed May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

SCETV to host three SC Election 2026 primary debates

| May 06, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will host and livestream a series of South Carolina Election 2026 primary debates from its Columbia studios.

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