COLUMBIA, S.C. — After watching more liberal states shut down or limit religious gatherings in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, a group of conservative state lawmakers is seeking to ensure that South Carolina will never be able to to take similar action if another pandemic arises in the future. A newContinue reading “P&C: Conservative lawmakers seek to ensure SC churches stay open during future emergencies”
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P&C: Critics of SC abortion ban prepare for legal fight as bill nears final passage
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A bill to ban most abortions in South Carolina took yet another step closer to passage on Feb. 9, advancing out of a House committee on party lines to set up one final debate on the House floor before the Republican majority almost certainly approves it. After around 2.5 hours of debate,Continue reading “P&C: Critics of SC abortion ban prepare for legal fight as bill nears final passage”
Associated Press: South Carolina Democrat flips State House seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Democrat has flipped a legislative seat from Republican control in a victory heralded by some Democrats as a possible signal their party could make more gains this fall. Spencer Wetmore won more than 59% of the votes counted in Tuesday night’s special election in state House district 115,Continue reading “Associated Press: South Carolina Democrat flips State House seat”
Count On News 2: Spencer Wetmore projected winner of special election for State House Seat 115
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Spencer Wetmore (D) is projected to win the special election for State House Seat 115, recently vacated by now US Attorney for the District of SC Peter McCoy Jr. The area covers James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah, and Seabrook. As of 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wetmore held 59.43% of reported votes,Continue reading “Count On News 2: Spencer Wetmore projected winner of special election for State House Seat 115”