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- Voters kick all the Republican women out of South Carolina Senate | AP Newsapnews.com Voters kick all the Republican women out of the South Carolina Senate
The only three Republican women in the South Carolina Senate took on their party and stopped a total abortion ban from passing in their state last year.
- www.foxcarolina.com South Carolina’s DHEC to split into two agencies
Officials said the split gives leaders an opportunity to evaluate where they can improve, including more outreach and engagement efforts.
- South Carolina Legislature quietly kills 'CRT' ban | Palmetto Politics | postandcourier.comwww.postandcourier.com Bill banning 'prohibited concepts' in SC public schools fails. Rare loss for conservatives
South Carolina conservatives have won numerous education policy victories. But one of their biggest priorities failed to pass on the final day of the 2024 session.
What an unfortunate thing to happen on free dozen eggs night.
- www.foxcarolina.com REMINDER: Upstate SC to receive new area code for phone calls in August
After a several-month grace period, the South Carolina Public Service Commission is rolling out final details about a new phone area code for SC Upstate.
- abcnews4.com Incumbent SC representative defeats Citadel cadet who participated in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Citadel cadet who pled guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol fell short in his bid for a seat in the SC House of Representatives.
- www.wmbfnews.com ‘The most powerful scream’: Woman dies after being hit by HCPD truck on the beach
There was an incident Thursday afternoon involving a Horry County police beach vehicle and a woman on the beach, according to multiple witnesses.
- truthout.org Conservative Supreme Court Justices Give “Okay” to Racial Gerrymander In South Carolina
Pundits noted the "disastrous" decision "gives politicians the greenlight to racially gerrymander" elsewhere in the US.
- www.wistv.com SC’s toughened-up DUI law to go into effect Sunday
For the first time in nearly a decade, South Carolina’s law to crack down on drunk driving is about to toughen up.
- How should businesses navigate SC permitless carry law? SLED advises.www.goupstate.com SLED advises Spartanburg residents and business owners on SC permitless carry law
Adam Whitsett, general counsel with SLED, broke down navigating South Carolina's permitless carry law with local residents at a OneSpartanburg event.
- South Carolina wants answers about $1.8 billion sitting in a bankwww.cbsnews.com South Carolina has $1.8 billion in a bank account — and doesn't know where the money came from
Accountants are trying to figure out where the $1.8 billion in cash came from and where it was supposed to go.
- www.live5news.com Citadel cadet who entered U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 riots running for SC House
A Citadel cadet who pleaded guilty to entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is running for a seat in the South Carolina State House.
- www.wistv.com SC solicitors, SLED chief ask for tougher law to put gang members behind bars
Law enforcement and prosecutors are calling on South Carolina lawmakers to give them more tools to go after the criminals running drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and retail theft operations.
- SLED issues new guidelines with signing of permitless carry law | WBTW
A key thing for existing permit holders to know is that they are no longer required to disclose their status to a law enforcement officer. It used to be that the moment they asked for your identity you were required to notify them you were carrying
- www.wistv.com SC State Senator Dick Harpootlian introduces bill proposing harsher penalties for multiple DUI offenders
South Carolina State Senator Dick Harpootlian held a press conference to discuss driving under the influence (DUI) incident rates in South Carolina Thursday morning.
- Who put unauthorized traffic cameras on hundreds of SC roads | News | postandcourier.comwww.postandcourier.com A company installed license plate cameras without permission. SC agency wants clear rules
Since 200 unapproved automated license plate readers were found on SC roads, the state's Department of Transportation has put a pause on new installations.
- abcnews4.com Gov. McMaster signs open carry bill into law
On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster signed H. 3594, Constitutional Carry.
South Carolina is now a constitutional carry state. I am very grateful that I have a card in my wallet that says that I have passed a background check and can intelligently do this versus all the MFs that are going to get themselves into trouble because they didn't take a class proving that they know what they're doing and learning when they can and cannot use a weapon. Things are about to get interesting in South Carolina.
From my reading of the law it only allows open carry by people that do not have a permit to conceal carry. And a very key thing to remember is that you can only use a gun to defend yourself or someone else in a life threatening situation. This is not the same as using a gun to protect property. I have sat through multiple classes on when you can and cannot pull a weapon and a lot of people in those classes do not understand that fine detail. If someone is trying to steal something you cannot pull a gun. Only if you or someone else is in a life-threatening situation is it permissible to pull a gun. Anything else could land you in jail.
- WMBF explains why Horry County doesn't have tornado sirenswww.wmbfnews.com FIRST ALERT: Why doesn’t Horry County have tornado sirens?
There are several reasons why tornado sirens have not been set up in Horry County or Myrtle Beach.
- www.live5news.com SC lawmakers reach compromise in ‘permitless carry’ bill
Republican lawmakers say they’re optimistic that a bill to allow adults in South Carolina to carry handguns with no permit or training will soon be law.
Permits would still be an option and there would be stronger penalties for people barred from carrying.
- www.wistv.com SC Senate approves bill to merge 6 state health agencies into 1
One of South Carolina’s largest state agencies, the Department of Health and Environmental Control, will split into two new agencies over public health and environmental services
- SC House approves Sunday liquor sales | National and World News | postandcourier.comwww.postandcourier.com SC House approves Sunday liquor sales, potentially lifting another religious restriction
Supporters said it is time to update antiquated, centuries-old rules based on religion that designated Sunday as a day of rest. They said it would help businesses — especially those frequented by tourists who spend well over $20 billion annually in the state
- www.live5news.com SC House passes alcohol delivery bill, Senate must now approve
A bill to make it easier for South Carolinians to access alcoholic beverages overcame a key hurdle Friday when the state’s House of Representatives passed it this week.
- South Carolina bill would offer compensation to women denied abortions - ABC Newsabcnews.go.com South Carolina bill would offer compensation to women denied abortions
A South Carolina bill would offer women -- who would have sought abortion care if not for the state's ban -- to get compensation for continuing their pregnancies.
This is a dystopian bandage.
- www.wistv.com SC Senate passes bill to remove training, permit requirements for gunowners
A push to allow adults in South Carolina to carry loaded guns without any training or a permit is now closer than ever to becoming reality.
- www.wistv.com SC Senator pushes for bill that would ban law enforcement from using smell of weed as probable cause
Cannabis supporters gathered for the second consecutive year at the South Carolina State House on Wednesday.
- Restaurant owner charged with sex crime involving minor | The Lancaster News | pmg-sc.com
Lancaster Chick-fil-A owner.
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Restaurant owner charged with sex crime involving minor
LANCASTER, S.C. — The owner of a popular restaurant in Lancaster County was arrested Jan. 10 by the Fort Mill Police Department in neighboring York County. Lafe "Hunter" Thompson, 56, who owns the Chick-fil-A off S.C. 9 Bypass in Lancaster, was charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor Wednesday evening. The victim, a 14-year-old boy, lived in the Fort Mill area. Fort Mill police were called to the victim’s home about 1:30 p.m. in reference to an alleged assault involving a juvenile. The criminal investigations division was soon called in and arrived on scene to take over the investigation. Through interviews with the victim and his mother, detectives were able to get a photo of Thompson from the victim’s cell phone. With help from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, deputies went to Thompson’s home on Carrington Drive in Lancaster, where he confirmed that he was in Fort Mill to meet with a young man. Thompson was booked and jailed at the Moss Justice Center in York. If convicted, Thompson could serve 11-14 years in prison. The case remains under investigation.
- Rabid Raccoons Confirmed in Two South Carolina Counties; Pet Exposure Reportedwach.com Rabid Raccoons Confirmed in Two South Carolina Counties; Pet Exposure Reported | WACH
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed rabies in raccoons from Greenville and Aiken Counties, marking the first cases of 2024.
Greenville and Aiken
- www.wccbcharlotte.com Officials: Lancaster County Deputy Arrested And Terminated Following Domestic Violence Incident - WCCB Charlotte's CW
Investigators say a Lancaster County deputy was arrested and then terminated from his job following a domestic violence incident at his home in Kershaw County, S.C.
His former employer is located in my town.
- Fish tainted by forever chemicals prompt state action in SC | The State
What's your favorite toxin? Because I live 20 miles from a paper mill mine are dioxins.