SC Daily Gazette

SC considers joining federal effort to boost nuclear fuel supply. Opponents say it won't work. • SC Daily Gazette SC is making a pitch for a federally-backed nuclear fuel and technology campus. Nuclear opponents argue it’s impractical.

SC considers joining federal effort to boost nuclear fuel supply. Opponents say it won’t work. scdailygazette.com/2026/03/06/s... by @jmholdman.bsky.social

Maryland, South Carolina lose bid to try PFAS contamination cases in state courts • SC Daily Gazette Maryland and South Carolina will have to press their cases for PFAS damages against 3M Co. in federal court, after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear their petition.

Maryland, South Carolina lose bid to try PFAS contamination cases in state courts scdailygazette.com/2026/03/06/r... from our affiliate @marylandmatters.org

SC advocates call for more money and legislation to help survivors of abuse • SC Daily Gazette COLUMBIA — Advocates for survivors of sexual violence called on legislators Thursday to double annual funding for rape crisis centers and pass legislation to better protect victims. “Victim organizati...

SC advocates call for more money and legislation to help survivors of abuse scdailygazette.com/2026/03/06/s... by @adrianashford.bsky.social

SC environmental regulators halt operations at solar panel manufacturer following 2nd chemical spill • SC Daily Gazette SC’s environmental agency halted all operations of a controversial solar panel manufacturer following a second spill in three days.

SC environmental regulators halt operations at solar panel manufacturer following 2nd chemical spill scdailygazette.com/2026/03/05/s... by @jmholdman.bsky.social

SC House votes to name roads after Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump, over Democrats' protests • SC Daily Gazette Black Democrats decried efforts to "honor people who have no honor," as the House's longest-serving member put it.

SC House votes to name roads after Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump, over Democrats’ protests scdailygazette.com/2026/03/05/s... by @sky-latte.bsky.social

Success of all students comes with common goal of 'rising together' • SC Daily Gazette Commentary from the superintendent of the Richland One School District in South Carolina's capital on his Vision 2030 plan.

COMMENTARY: Success of all students comes with common goal of ‘rising together’ scdailygazette.com/2026/03/04/s...

Tax breaks for South Carolina boat owners sail through the state Senate • SC Daily Gazette Some counties have already reduced property taxes on boats. They include the coastal counties of Beaufort, Charleston, Hampton, and Horry.

Tax breaks for South Carolina boat owners sail through the state Senate scdailygazette.com/2026/03/05/t... by @jmholdman.bsky.social

As nation's worst measles outbreak continues, SC senators OK bill banning vaccine mandates • SC Daily Gazette As measles cases in SC continue to rise, vaccine supporters and opponents clashed Wednesday over dueling bills on children’s immunization requirements.

As nation’s worst measles outbreak continues, SC senators OK bill banning vaccine mandates scdailygazette.com/2026/03/04/a... by @sky-latte.bsky.social

Officers and their K-9s pack meeting to support SC bill increasing penalties for killing police dogs • SC Daily Gazette Bill that increases penalties for tormenting, injuring or killing a police dog or horse advanced unanimously Wednesday.

Officers and their K-9s pack meeting to support SC bill increasing penalties for killing police dogs scdailygazette.com/2026/03/04/o... by @adrianashford.bsky.social

It's not that they're just getting around to it. As the article says, they didn't intend to conform. It's only after getting an earful of complaints that the House is trying to conform for this season only. It's unclear what the Senate will do.

Proposal to let SC taxpayers use One Big Beautiful Bill Act's cuts for 1 year advances in House • SC Daily Gazette The proposed adoption of the federal deductions, including no taxes on tips, would apply only for filings due April 15.

Proposal to let SC taxpayers use One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s cuts for 1 year advances in House scdailygazette.com/2026/03/04/p... by @sky-latte.bsky.social

SC environmental regulators investigating chemical spill at solar panel manufacturer • SC Daily Gazette SC's environmental agency halted chemical shipments to a solar panel manufacturing plant following a spill at the recently opened site.

SC environmental regulators investigating chemical spill at solar panel manufacturer scdailygazette.com/2026/03/04/s... by @jmholdman.bsky.social

Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress • SC Daily Gazette U.S. Sen. Graham encouraged the president to join Israel in bombing Iranian-backed Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon.

Republicans stand by Trump’s war against Iran, reject war powers role for Congress scdailygazette.com/2026/03/03/r... by @statesnewsroom.com's @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @ashleymurray.bsky.social

SC House agrees to keep High School League in place, with more oversight • SC Daily Gazette The unanimous vote came the day after the High School League's executive board accepted director Jerome Singleton's retirement.

SC House agrees to keep High School League in place, with more oversight scdailygazette.com/briefs/sc-ho... by @sky-latte.bsky.social

SC senators request investigation into use of K-12 vouchers for homeschooling • SC Daily Gazette State senators are asking the Legislative Audit Council to give them hard numbers about how many students got scholarships for homeschooling.

SC senators request investigation into use of K-12 vouchers for homeschooling scdailygazette.com/briefs/sc-se... by @sky-latte.bsky.social

Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season • SC Daily Gazette The average price nationwide Tuesday was $3.11, up about 11 cents from Monday. In SC, the average was $2.83 per gallon.

Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season scdailygazette.com/2026/03/03/r... by @statesnewsroom.com's David Lightman

Rep. Nancy Mace dismisses allegations she received thousands extra in reimbursements • SC Daily Gazette U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is accused of inflating numbers on her housing expenses. She dismissed the accusations as retaliation from men with their own legal problems.

Rep. Nancy Mace dismisses allegations she received thousands extra in reimbursements scdailygazette.com/2026/03/03/r... by @adrianashford.bsky.social

SC Supreme Court election canceled after sitting justice drops out of race • SC Daily Gazette In an exceedingly rare move, an incumbent state Supreme Court justice has dropped his bid for re-election, canceling a scheduled election.

SC Supreme Court election canceled after sitting justice drops out of race scdailygazette.com/2026/03/03/s... by @jmholdman.bsky.social

States target SNAP fraud, errors under threat of costly federal penalties • SC Daily Gazette The first draft of South Carolina's upcoming state budget includes $25 million to upgrade decades-old computer systems and approves hiring more people.

States target SNAP fraud, errors under threat of costly federal penalties scdailygazette.com/2026/03/03/r... from @stateline.org with a sidebar on SC legislators' plans

Mourners line up to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at SC Statehouse • SC Daily Gazette The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17 at age 84, was honored in his home state with a public viewing inside the Statehouse and a several-hour church memorial.

Mourners line up to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at SC Statehouse scdailygazette.com/2026/03/02/m... by @sky-latte.bsky.social

Mourners line up to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at SC Statehouse • SC Daily Gazette The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a two-time presidential candidate and civil rights icon who died Feb. 17, is being honored in his home state.

Mourners line up to pay tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at SC Statehouse

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Services for Rev. Jesse Jackson to include lying in SC Statehouse, celebration of life • SC Daily Gazette The Rev. Jesse Jackson is believed to be the first non-elected South Carolinian to be honored with a viewing in the Statehouse.

Resending this article as a reminder that today's tributes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson begin with a 9 a.m. procession to the Statehouse. The public viewing starts at 11 a.m.:

Services for Rev. Jesse Jackson to include lying in SC Statehouse, celebration of life scdailygazette.com/2026/02/26/s...

After SC man's death, bill would give parents more control over their children's mental health care • SC Daily Gazette A panel of senators unanimously advanced the bipartisan bill, despite legal concerns from a disability rights group.

After SC man’s death, bill would give parents more control over their children’s mental health care scdailygazette.com/2026/03/02/a... by @sky-latte.bsky.social

US, Israel strike Iran; Iran threatens retaliation • SC Daily Gazette U.S. forces have launched “major combat operations” on targets in Iran, President Donald Trump said.

US, Israel strike Iran; Sen. Graham backs Trump: ‘I echo his call to the Iranian people to take back their government.’
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Biden reminisces on 2020 SC primary win at Columbia fundraiser: 'You never gave up on me' • SC Daily Gazette At a fundraiser with South Carolina Democratic leaders to celebrate former President Joe Biden, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn didn’t say whether he’ll run for an 18th term in Congress.

Biden reminisces on 2020 SC primary win at Columbia fundraiser: ‘You never gave up on me’ scdailygazette.com/2026/02/27/b...

Biden reminisces on 2020 SC primary win at Columbia fundraiser: 'You never gave up on me' • SC Daily Gazette At a fundraiser with South Carolina Democratic leaders to celebrate former President Joe Biden, U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn didn’t say whether he’ll run for an 18th term in Congress.

Biden reminisces on 2020 SC primary win at Columbia fundraiser: ‘You never gave up on me’ scdailygazette.com/2026/02/27/b...

Head of SC conservation agency to leave for private sector • SC Daily Gazette Raleigh West has led the Conservation Bank, which coordinates land protection projects across the state, since 2019.

Head of SC conservation agency to leave for private sector scdailygazette.com/briefs/head-...

SC once had 500 schools for Black children. Nonprofits are trying to save the 44 left. • SC Daily Gazette Opened in the early 20th century, the Rosenwald schools offered educational opportunities for Black children

SC once had 500 schools for Black children. Nonprofits are trying to save the 44 left. scdailygazette.com/2026/02/27/s...

SC Senate seeks to switch up gubernatorial appointments amid mass vacancies, lingering interims • SC Daily Gazette SC senators weigh solutions for hard to fill board vacancies while also closing interim loopholes on governor's agency appointments.

SC Senate seeks to switch up gubernatorial appointments amid mass vacancies, lingering interims scdailygazette.com/2026/02/26/s... by @jmholdman.bsky.social

Education Department data shows foreign contracts, gifts to US colleges topped $5B in 2025 • SC Daily Gazette The dashboard shows four colleges in South Carolina received a total of nearly $175 million in foreign funding.

Education Department data shows foreign contracts, gifts to US colleges topped $5B in 2025 scdailygazette.com/2026/02/27/r... by @statesnewsroom.com's Shauneen Miranda