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'Unprecedented parliamentary tactics'

Statehouse GOP uses unprecedented tactics to block Democrat's circuit court judge election

Statehouse GOP uses unprecedented tactics to block Democrat's circuit court judge election

Republicans used parliamentary tactics to send Smith’s nomination back to the judicial vetting panel in a move without precedent in recent memory. Read moreStatehouse GOP uses unprecedented tactics to block Democrat's circuit court judge election

Today's Highlights

Son of SC congressional candidate Catherine Templeton facing felony assault charge

Palmetto Politics

Son of SC congressional candidate Catherine Templeton facing felony assault charge

Charleston restaurant shifts from Indian to ‘modern American’ food. What does that mean?

Food

Charleston restaurant shifts from Indian to ‘modern American’ food. What does that mean?

More memorable moments: PGA Championship returning to Ocean Course at Kiawah

Golf

More memorable moments: PGA Championship returning to Ocean Course at Kiawah

Crime corner

A man was shot in North Charleston. Police found him in the back seat of a car in Charleston.

News

A man was shot in North Charleston. Police found him in the back seat of a car in Charleston.

By Kailey Cota kcota@postandcourier.com

44-year-old Kenneth Jones died from a gunshot wound, which happened on the 2200 block of Meeting Street in North Charleston this week.

Body found in Saturday Ladson vehicle fire identified, cause of death unclear

News

Body found in Saturday Ladson vehicle fire identified, cause of death unclear

By Alan Hovorka ahovorka@postandcourier.com

The cause of death was not immediately apparent because of the burns on the body, according to sheriff's office.

Top Headlines

SOUTH CAROLINA OPINIONS

Commentary: School Board made wrong decision on name of new Johns Island school

Commentary: School Board made wrong decision on name of new Johns Island school

Goldberg: For Israel and Ukraine, US support is proving unreliable and inadequate

Editorial: Fate of SC's beleaguered blue crab fishery is in the hands of the House; act now

Hicks: Graham is sticking with the GOP base, but the Republicans may not stick with him

LATEST NEWS

Statehouse GOP uses unprecedented tactics to block Democrat's circuit court judge election

Palmetto Politics

Statehouse GOP uses unprecedented tactics to block Democrat's circuit court judge election

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Investigation nets 3 arrests after injured woman dumped near Lowcountry boat landing

Beaufort County

Investigation nets 3 arrests after injured woman dumped near Lowcountry boat landing

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Man accused of spreading antisemitic flyers in Florence neighborhoods pleads not guilty

News

Man accused of spreading antisemitic flyers in Florence neighborhoods pleads not guilty

5 hrs ago

Son of SC congressional candidate Catherine Templeton facing felony assault charge

Palmetto Politics

Son of SC congressional candidate Catherine Templeton facing felony assault charge

5 hrs ago

SC lawmakers want you to submit ID to access certain websites. There are legal concerns.

Palmetto Politics

SC lawmakers want you to submit ID to access certain websites. There are legal concerns.

6 hrs ago

Moving Day is more than a fundraising walk, it is a way of life for Parkinson's patients

Health

Moving Day is more than a fundraising walk, it is a way of life for Parkinson's patients

7 hrs ago

A decades-old private road in Horry County needs to be fixed. Who should foot the bill?

Myrtle Beach News

A decades-old private road in Horry County needs to be fixed. Who should foot the bill?

7 hrs ago

York County sheriff's race reaches 5 Republican candidates at new filing deadline

News

York County sheriff's race reaches 5 Republican candidates at new filing deadline

8 hrs ago

2 sentenced to life for murder of 6-year-old in Orangeburg County

News

2 sentenced to life for murder of 6-year-old in Orangeburg County

8 hrs ago

Midlands Technical College taps ex-Lexington superintendent as next president

Columbia Education

Midlands Technical College taps ex-Lexington superintendent as next president

8 hrs ago

PAID PRESS RELEASES

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Keystone’s Michael Cragg Wins Reader’s Choice Award from Concurrences

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Keystone’s Michael Cragg Wins Reader’s Choice Award from Concurrences

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Columbia

Midlands Technical College taps ex-Lexington superintendent as next president

Midlands Technical College taps ex-Lexington superintendent as next president

Greenville

Want to meet country music star Zach Bryan in Greenville? Here's your chance.

Want to meet country music star Zach Bryan in Greenville? Here's your chance.

Beaufort County

Investigation nets 3 arrests after injured woman dumped near Lowcountry boat landing

Investigation nets 3 arrests after injured woman dumped near Lowcountry boat landing

Myrtle Beach

A decades-old private road in Horry County needs to be fixed. Who should foot the bill?

A decades-old private road in Horry County needs to be fixed. Who should foot the bill?

PEE DEE

Man accused of spreading antisemitic flyers in Florence neighborhoods pleads not guilty

Man accused of spreading antisemitic flyers in Florence neighborhoods pleads not guilty

ROCK HILL

York County sheriff's race reaches 5 Republican candidates at new filing deadline

York County sheriff's race reaches 5 Republican candidates at new filing deadline

SPARTANBURG

Spartanburg's 2024 Spring Fling is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know.

Spartanburg's 2024 Spring Fling is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know.

Business

PGA Championship aims for 'full complement' of Ocean Course spectators in 2031

PGA Championship aims for 'full complement' of Ocean Course spectators in 2031

Food

Charleston restaurant shifts from Indian to ‘modern American’ food. What does that mean?

Charleston restaurant shifts from Indian to ‘modern American’ food. What does that mean?

Politics

Statehouse GOP uses unprecedented tactics to block Democrat's circuit court judge election

Statehouse GOP uses unprecedented tactics to block Democrat's circuit court judge election

Sports

More memorable moments: PGA Championship returning to Ocean Course at Kiawah

More memorable moments: PGA Championship returning to Ocean Course at Kiawah

Arts & Entertainment

My Charleston Weekend: Jazz shows, jet streams and disc jockeys

My Charleston Weekend: Jazz shows, jet streams and disc jockeys

Education

Aiken County Schools discuss annual budget and possible projects for next Penny Sales Tax

Aiken County Schools discuss annual budget and possible projects for next Penny Sales Tax

Environment

At a tipping point: SC's Little Pee Dee qualifies as 5th most endangered river in US

At a tipping point: SC's Little Pee Dee qualifies as 5th most endangered river in US

Health

Moving Day is more than a fundraising walk, it is a way of life for Parkinson's patients

Moving Day is more than a fundraising walk, it is a way of life for Parkinson's patients

OPINION

Commentary: School Board made wrong decision on name of new Johns Island school

Commentary: School Board made wrong decision on name of new Johns Island school

Photos

Photos: World Grits Festival brings back "Rollin' In The Grit" after pandemic

Photos: World Grits Festival brings back "Rollin' In The Grit" after pandemic

BOOM & BALANCE

1 annexation effort pauses while another roars back to life in Jasper County

1 annexation effort pauses while another roars back to life in Jasper County

MURDAUGH

SC judge who oversaw Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial has a new legal gig

SC judge who oversaw Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial has a new legal gig

Uncovered

SLED: Twin criminal investigations underway in Hampton County over financial issues

SLED: Twin criminal investigations underway in Hampton County over financial issues