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Redistricting Pressure Hits Columbia: Gov. Henry McMaster reconvened the South Carolina General Assembly for a special session starting Friday, with lawmakers expected to tackle unresolved items and the redistricting fight that’s already sparked protests outside the State House. DPH Leadership Shake-Up: Dr. Edward Simmer is out as South Carolina Department of Public Health director after the General Assembly didn’t confirm him; McMaster named Dr. Brannon Traxler as interim acting director. Murdaugh Case Turns Again: The South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision overturning Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder convictions keeps the retrial question alive, with juror-integrity concerns driving the ruling. Energy Watch: The South Carolina Public Service Commission approved the Canadys Station project in Colleton County, drawing fresh environmental and cost concerns. National Legal Ripple: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for families to sue truck brokers in state court over deadly crash-related hiring choices. Tech/Media Fraud Alert: Florida’s “South Florida Standard” was exposed as an AI-made-up local news operation using stolen content and fake staff.

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South Carolina grain elevator nearly doubles storage capacity

Boil water advisory issued for area near Carolina Beach Road and South Carolina Avenue

Boil water advisory issued for area near Carolina Beach Road and South Carolina Avenue

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South Carolina Governor Orders Special Session as Redistricting Battles Intensify Across Southern States


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May. 14, 2026

Sumter County, South Carolina Engages PlanetBids to Streamline Procurement and Strengthen Regulatory Compliance

EIN Presswire

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May. 13, 2026

Airsys Opens Global Headquarters Campus in South Carolina to Meet Surging Global Demand for AI and Data Center Cooling

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May. 12, 2026

20/20 BioLabs Exclusively Licenses PSA Velocity Algorithm from the University of South Carolina

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Gov. Henry McMaster Names Acting Director of S.C. Department of Public Health

South Carolina Office of the Governor

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U.S. SUPREME COURT RULING MAKES WAY FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DEADLY TRUCK CRASHES TO SUE BROKERS

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Sheriff's Department in S.C. to host 250-pound bench-press challenge

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