Legislators must still return in the coming weeks to finalize the state budget by Jessica Holdman, SC Daily Gazette May 8, 2025 COLUMBIA — South Carolina legislators wrapped up a pair of bills in the final days of the legislative session that, a week before, seemed doubtful of becoming law this year. Without agreements reached […]
COLUMBIA — After weeks of negotiations, House and Senate leaders reached a compromise Tuesday on legislation that aims to drive down insurance premiums that have skyrocketed for businesses across South Carolina. The agreement, which passed the House on an unrecorded voice vote, came with two days left in the legislative session. The Senate will likely take a […]
What Is the REAL ID? The REAL ID is a federally compliant driver’s license or identification card that meets security standards set by the REAL ID Act of 2005. These standards were passed by Congress to strengthen ID verification in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL […]
COLUMBIA — After a burglary suspect shot police dog Coba to death last June, prosecutors wanted to put the perpetrator in prison for as long as possible. The man was sentenced to 33 years, but only five of those were for killing Coba, said David Stumbo, the solicitor who prosecuted the case in Newberry County. “We […]
You need to stay informed about the recent case of Travis Lang, a 47-year-old man from Irmo, South Carolina, who has been charged with threatening to kill former President Donald Trump. A federal judge has set his bond at $25,000, but before he can be released, he must complete a mental health evaluation. This evaluation […]
Debate opened Tuesday with a stunning accusation. The governor publicly threw his support behind the bill Wednesday. COLUMBIA — Like business owners across South Carolina, Josh Painter has been paying increasingly more for insurance over the last decade. “It’s jumping 20 or 30% every year,” he told the SC Daily Gazette. That increase, Painter said, […]
