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September 1, 2020

Petition calls for Chadwick Boseman statue to replace Confederate memorial in star’s South Carolina hometown

A petition is calling for a statue of the late “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman to replace a Confederate monument in his hometown of Anderson, South Carolina.

August 31, 2020

Officials break up overcrowded pool party near University of South Carolina: 'Almost like Mardi Gras'

An estimated couple hundred people gathered for a pool party at an apartment complex near the University of South Carolina on Saturday — until the Columbia Fire Department shut it down because partygoers were violating the city's coronavirus mask ordinance.

August 27, 2020

South Carolina college student, stepfather fatally shot in head on front lawn over fender bender: reports

A South Carolina college student and her stepfather were shot dead on the front lawn Monday in a road rage-related attack after a minor fender bender in the driveway.

August 27, 2020

South Carolina daycare worker arrested after she allegedly hit, threw child: reports

A South Carolina daycare worker was arrested last week after she allegedly hit and tossed a 5-year-old child to the ground, according to multiple reports.

August 25, 2020

Dem Rep. Steve Cohen likes tweet saying Tim Scott ‘might as well be’ White

Tennessee Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen liked a tweet on Monday that said GOP Sen. Tim Scott “might as well be” White and suggested President Trump killed Herman Cain by contributing to his exposure to the coronavirus. 

August 24, 2020

Sen. Graham, powerful Trump ally, may be 'in trouble' with reelection in South Carolina

Sen. Lindsey Graham is facing a well-funded Democrat Jaime Harrison who has dominated the airwaves with ads about his compelling life story and who contends Graham has lost touch with what his constituents really care about.

August 24, 2020

RNC speakers: What to know about Tim Scott

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is one of several reported 2024 presidential hopefuls who secured a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention.

August 20, 2020

Coronavirus-tracing apps turn to college campuses for 'early adopters'

As college campuses attempt to safely reopen their doors in the fall, coronavirus contact-tracing apps hoping to gain traction are increasingly turning to tech-savvy students for help.

August 19, 2020

Jill Biden says Kamala Harris was her veepstakes pick, too

In a series of interviews the morning after her speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Jill Biden said her husband will have a "good partner" in Dem VP nominee Kamala Harris, describing her as 'fierce, strong and tough.'

August 17, 2020

DNC convention speakers: What to know about James Clyburn

House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., is among the first round of speakers to address the Democratic National Convention Monday night.