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Marlboro County: 7 lawyers in good standing as of May
John Hagood Tighe Imediate Past President, Columbia | fisherphillips.com John Hagood Tighe Imediate Past President, Columbia | fisherphillips.com There were seven lawyers in good standing in Marlboro County as of May, according to the South...

US senators approve $9bn of federal cuts for foreign aid programmes
WASHINGTON: The US Senate approved early Thursday a package of spending cuts proposed by President Donald Trump that would cancel more than $9 billion in funding for foreign aid programmes and public broadcasting. The upper chamber of Congress...
Senate HELP Committee Hearing Will Highlight Retirement Benefits for Independent Workers
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing this week focused on expanding access to portable benefits for independent workers. Titled “Freedom to Work: Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers,” the...

IRS’ surprise move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders, legal experts divided
PRAISES TO THE IRS? White evangelicals and Black Protestants were a little more divided on the matter, with about one-third in each group favoring political endorsements. STOCK PHOTO Washington (AP) — A surprise move by the IRS that would allow...

US senators approve $9 billion of Elon Musk's federal cuts
The US Senate approved early Thursday a package of spending cuts proposed by President Donald Trump that would cancel more than $9 billion in funding for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting. The upper chamber of Congress green-lit the...

Words and Phrases Banned in New Jersey Thanks to Political Correctness
My morning radio show host, Jahna, continuously tells me, off the air - "You can't say that!" I respond with: "That's so gay!" Oops! WARNING: What you are about to read (and may have just read above) may be offensive. It wasn't always considered...

South Carolina goes hands-free: New driving law takes effect Sept. 1
Under the new law, drivers will not be able to have their phone on any part of their person, including their hands or lap. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina drivers will soon be required to go hands-free behind the wheel, after the state passed a...

South Carolina visit should remove any doubts about Newsom’s political future
Although South Carolina is a strongly Republican state, in 2024, the Democratic Party, at the behest of then-President Joe Biden, designated it as the first state to have a presidential primary. It could play that role again in 2028. Thus,...

DOJ Invokes Legal Protections for Rep. Nancy Mace in Defamation Suit
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is backing Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) in a libel lawsuit by invoking a federal law that increases protections for federal employees. The administration is stepping in for Mace regarding a man’s defamation lawsuit...

SC schools can hire noncertified teachers under new law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A new state law will allow students across South Carolina to be taught by someone without a teaching certificate beginning with the upcoming school year. It comes as the state continues to grapple with a years-long educator...

South Carolina introduces Address Confidentiality Program for crime victims
Alan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolina | Attorney General Alan Wilson, SCAlan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolina | Attorney General Alan Wilson, SC South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has revealed details of the state's...

Primary election wins move Grijalva, Butierez a step closer to Capitol Hill
During the primary campaign Adelita Grijalva fought against being labeled the establishment candidate. But the old-school grassroots political machine her father built across Southern Arizona over decades before his death earlier this year carried...

UK Government Is Educating Children About Red Pill Content And Incel Culture
The UK Department for Education is updating its curriculum to address the rise in misogynistic attitudes in its K-8 students. The UK government has unveiled updated statutory guidance for Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) aimed at...

Video: Dawn Staley shares her take on international tournaments as she turns up to scout Team USA stars at the FIBA U19 WWC
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley scouted Team USA stars for the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup. She has advice for basketball players representing their country. In a video posted on Instagram by Next Gen Hoops on Wednesday, the Gamecocks coach listed...

Democratic Senator Admitted to Hospital: What We Know
By Sonam Sheth is an Evening Politics Editor at Newsweek who is based in New York. She joined Newsweek in 2024 and previously worked at Business Insider and CNBC. Sonam has extensive experience covering national security, foreign policy,...

South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for July 10, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 10, 2025, results for each game: Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from July 10 drawing Midday: 4-2-6, FB: 7 Evening: 3-0-1, FB: 4...

Lee Johnson of Greenville drops out Senate race, cites need for Democratic Party unity
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lee Johnson has withdrawn from the race to support other candidates challenging incumbent Lindsey Graham. Johnson, a Greenville engineer and businessman, launched his campaign in May, focusing on protecting social...

South Carolina Democrat says Newsom must explain 'many failures in California' before presidential run
New York Post financial correspondent Lydia Moynihan and National Review senior writer Noah Rothman discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's South Carolina tour and the likelihood of him running for president on 'America's Newsroom.' NEWYou can now...

'Law-and-order governor': Midlands sheriffs back Alan Wilson for South Carolina's top job
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has received endorsements from three Midlands sheriffs as he continues his campaign for governor. At a press conference on Thursday, Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, Saluda...

Upstate man accused of using government issued county credit card for unauthorized purchases
Oconee County man accused of using government issued county credit card for unauthorized purchases IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH SENATE...