Rising costs, environmental impact of SC nuclear bomb factory sparks rare tour Next week federal officials will address concerns and take environmentalists on a tour of a nuclear bomb factory that could cost taxpayers $30 billion.

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SC concertgoers overpaid for tickets, jury finds in Ticketmaster trial • SC Daily Gazette How much states might receive in damages remains to be determined. After 41 plaintiffs initially filed suit, eight agreed to settle.

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Proposed shrimp law referred to committee after passing the South Carolina House A law that would require retail and food shops across South Carolina to disclose the country of origin of shrimp is making its way through the Legislature.

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Looser environmental rules pave way for energy projects in South Carolina State and federal agencies are changing rules to make nuclear, natural gas and other energy projects get built faster

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SC Commerce could face inquiry over $150M Scout Motors overrun. How did we get here? Multiple factors contributed to the South Carolina Department of Commerce running hundreds of millions of dollars over budget while performing site prep for Scout Motors. The state could soon investig...

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SC Forestry Commission issues statewide burn ban The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a statewide burb ban effectiove 7:00 a.m. on Friday.

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Driverless trucks seek exemption to avoid regulatory roadblock An autonomous trucking company already has a waiver, but a long-term exemption could help put thousands of driverless trucks on the roads.

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College of Charleston professor develops data-driven restaurant recommendations platform using AI TasteSignal.ai uses artificial intelligence to rank 240 Charleston restaurants based on reviews, trends and local buzz. It's also doubling as a real-world classroom tool at the College of Charleston.

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Iran war causing fertilizer prices to spike, South Carolina farmers warn of impact on food costs Farmers across South Carolina say rising fertilizer prices are putting even more pressure on an industry already dealing with years of higher costs, and they warn the latest spike could eventually aff...

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The State House Gavel: Lawmakers back at work for Week 14 as they race to sine die Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to know when lawmakers are in Columbia. They'll post news, important schedules, photos/videos an...

Abortion, insurance, legislator pay raise, worker's comp for firefighters, medical beds in hospital hallways, alcohol delivery, McMaster signs tax break for the rich and tax hike for the poor.

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Graham tells Pope Leo ‘you’ve got this all wrong’ on Iran war Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday told Pope Leo XIV that he has “got this all wrong” on the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, which he has openly criticized and thus drawn rebuke from…

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SC agency knew about polluted farms for years, but didn’t stop use of noxious sludge South Carolina environmental regulators learned about toxic pollution in the soil of an old farm in 2019, but didn’t stop the flow of noxious sludge for years

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Project 2025 architect drops GOP primary bid against Sen. Lindsey Graham Paul Dans backed businessman Mark Lynch in the primary, saying he "has the resources" to defeat Graham.

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Fired Horry County police officer asked for bribes over Cash App to dismiss tickets, SLED alleges A former Horry County police officer has been accused of asking for bribes through Cash App and Venmo in exchange for dismissing traffic tickets.

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American men will be automatically registered for the military draft starting in December www.live5news.com/2026/04/09/a...

Scout Motors $150MM overrun rejected

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Army Secretary Tells Hegseth No, Montana Clears Path To Kill Citizens United, and a Small Town Beats Trump's Big Tech Allies At The Ballot Box Plus, a judge called DOJ’s bluff

Army Secretary Tells Hegseth No, Montana Clears Path To Kill Citizens United, and a Small Town Beats Trump's Big Tech Allies At The Ballot Box
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SC hemp farmer wins vs SLED in the 2019 hemp case

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New food truck incubator breaks ground in northeast Columbia A new food truck incubator in northeast Columbia will offer training, kitchen space and grants to local entrepreneurs.

Baby food trucks soon rolling out across the Columbia area

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Hegseth ousts top Army general The departure of Army Chief of State Gen. Randy George follows a string of high-level firings under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and comes amid the Iran war.

Kegbreath fired the top Army General over the Iran War.
Was this Kegbreath's decision or the Convicted FElon's decision?
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From ‘no-man’s land’ to park? Columbia gives first look at riverfront designers The waterfront park plans could cost $100M or more, Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson estimated.

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Yankees unveil new dessert that looks like ... fried chicken? Forget about asking, “Is it cake?” The Yankees just unveiled a new delicacy for the 2026 season that will have you asking, “Is it ice cream?” And yes, there is a new ice cream item on the dessert menu...

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Desk-sized drones and 30‑pound drops at SC prisons. State AG asks Trump for help In 2017, a drone carrying wire cutters helped an inmate escape. Now, scores of drugs, cell phones and other contraband are being flown in.

Bucking for an endorsement?

This week, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson — who’s bidding for governor — said he’s asked President Donald Trump to help law enforcement to detect, disable, and intercept drones before they reach prison grounds.

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The State House Gavel: Senate rejects tax conformity, lawmaker charged with DUI and gov a no on gas tax pause Statehouse reporters Gavin Jackson and Maayan Schechter are back at the Capitol reporting what you need to know when lawmakers are in Columbia. They'll post news, important schedules, photos/videos an...

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Police: Man arrested after pepper spraying ‘No Kings’ protestors in Upstate The Greenwood community gathered for one of the many protests that were being held across the Upstate and nation on Saturday, March 28.

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SC Statehouse to see another ‘No Kings’ rally. How has the movement gained momentum in a red state? While this weekend’s “No Kings” rally is projected to be the largest protest of the year, it’s far from the first.

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Pineville community restores historic rural clinic, now open to the public The Pineville community has restored the historic Maude E. Callen Health Clinic that served Berkeley County residents for decades.

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SC’s Jermaine Johnson stays in gov race ‘for the long haul’ despite calls to end bid Johnson’s charisma and ability to energize a room led to Democrats in the state to urge him to run.

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