South Carolina Political Trends

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s NominationColumbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of…

5 days ago
Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

1 week ago
Raleigh Crowned Best-Performing Large City in the U.S.Raleigh Crowned Best-Performing Large City in the U.S.

Raleigh Crowned Best-Performing Large City in the U.S.

News Summary Raleigh, North Carolina has been recognized as the best-performing large city in the U.S. for 2025 by the…

1 week ago
South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly ImplicationsSouth Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

South Carolina Moves to Ban DEI Initiatives with Costly Implications

News Summary The South Carolina House passed a bill to ban Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across state entities,…

2 weeks ago
Bomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic ChaosBomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic Chaos

Bomb Threat Causes Major I-85 Traffic Chaos

News Summary A routine traffic stop escalated into a full-blown bomb scare on I-85, causing significant closures and backups. The…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial ExecutionSouth Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

News Summary South Carolina is preparing to execute Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, reigniting debates on the death penalty and…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first execution by this…

2 weeks ago
Columbia Faces Traffic Safety Dilemmas Following Recent Hit-and-Run IncidentsColumbia Faces Traffic Safety Dilemmas Following Recent Hit-and-Run Incidents

Columbia Faces Traffic Safety Dilemmas Following Recent Hit-and-Run Incidents

News Summary Columbia, South Carolina, is grappling with a troubling surge in hit-and-run incidents that have highlighted critical issues of…

2 weeks ago
Ridge Springs Faces Controversy with Titan Farms’ Legal IssuesRidge Springs Faces Controversy with Titan Farms’ Legal Issues

Ridge Springs Faces Controversy with Titan Farms’ Legal Issues

News Summary Titan Farms, a leading agriculture company in Ridge Springs, SC, is under legal scrutiny for allegedly deducting illegal…

2 weeks ago
Tragic Accident Claims Life of USC StudentTragic Accident Claims Life of USC Student

Tragic Accident Claims Life of USC Student

News Summary The University of South Carolina mourns the loss of Nathanial Baker, a 21-year-old student killed in a hit-and-run…

3 weeks ago