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, […]
Scout Motors wants to sell vehicles direct to SC customers. A clash with dealers has efforts on ice. by Jessica Holdman, SC Daily Gazette February 12, 2025 COLUMBIA — When automaker Scout Motors’ assembly plant in Blythewood is fully operational, some 200,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are expected to roll off the manufacturing line […]
Most South Carolinians are unaware of the profound impacts that upcoming legislative priorities will have on their lives. The South Carolina Policy Council’s recent poll reveals strong public support for tax cuts, increased transparency in government, and critical infrastructure improvements. Additionally, you may find the growing interest in legal reforms and energy policies, including support […]
It’s astounding to learn about the old limestone mine in Pennsylvania that processes federal workers’ retirement applications using a manual, paper-based system. Elon Musk shed light on this inefficient operation during a recent event with President Trump, revealing that about 700 workers are deep underground, contending with outdated technology that limits the number of retirements […]
