The power of faith and forgiveness: Remembering 11 years of Mother Emanuel

  June 17, 2026

By Senator Tim Scott I will never forget the text I sent my dear friend, Clementa Pinckney. I waited for a response but never got an answer. Clementa and eight…

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SCRLA calls for thoughtful approach to hemp-derived THC products in South Carolina

  May 4, 2026

The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) is urging members of the South Carolina General Assembly, particularly those serving on the conference committee for H. 3924, to take a…

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PSTA statement on educator salaries in Ways and Means budget

  February 19, 2026

The Palmetto State Teachers Association strongly supports the recommended increase to educator salaries contained in the General Appropriations Act language released today by the House Ways and Means Committee. The…

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