South Carolina News

Aggregated South Carolina News Articles

• S.C. mom who underwent amputations after stepping on rusty nail in Walmart is awarded $10 million
  
  A South Carolina mother was awarded $10 million from Walmart after stepping on a rusty nail and undergoing three separate amputations.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:23:48 GMT.
• Blocky American-made BMW XM is brand's most powerful vehicle ever
  
  The BMW Concept XM heralds a new high performance plug-in hybrid SUV that will go on sale next year. The 750 hp vehicle is set to be built at BMW's South Carolina factory.
  Gary Gastelu.  Fox News.  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:01:55 GMT.
• South Carolina holds at No. 1 amid top-10 chaos
  
  South Carolina remained above the fray, staying put at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll, while eight other top-10 teams moved around, led by Maryland's fall from No. 2 to No. 8 after two straight losses.
  ESPN.  Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:29:45 EST.
• Why the Bradford Pear Tree Is Plaguing the South
  
  The Bradford pear, hugely popular when suburbs were developed, contributed to an invasion of trees conquering nearly anywhere it lands. South Carolina is stepping up its fight against it.
  Rick Rojas.  New York Times.  Fri, 26 Nov 2021 23:14:15 +0000.
• Thanksgiving's SEC-ACC rivalries -- and family feuds -- renewed one year later
  
  This weekend last year without traditional games such as Clemson-South Carolina and Georgia-Georgia Tech just wasn't the same. Thankfully, the games -- and fans -- are back.
  ESPN.  Thu, 25 Nov 2021 09:30:52 EST.
• South Carolina Legislature Wants To End College Tenure
  
  The South Carolina legislature will consider a bill in its upcoming session that would stop public colleges and universities in that state from awarding tenure to faculty members hired after December 31, 2022.
  By Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500.
• Republican speaks out after defeating Obama-backed opponent to win mayoral election in South Carolina
  
  GOP momentum continues to build ahead of the 2022 midterms after a Republican mayoral candidate in South Carolina defeated his Obama-backed opponent.
  Nikolas Lanum.  Fox News.  Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:32:59 GMT.
• No. 1 South Carolina Gets a Statement Win Over No. 2 UConn
  
  The Gamecocks dominated in the second half and gained only the second win in 11 games against Connecticut in the history of the two programs.
  Natalie Weiner.  New York Times.  Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:23:55 +0000.
• BMW to invest $100M in building new logistics center at South Carolina plant
  
  BMW Manufacturing Co. is making another major addition to its Greer, South Carolina, operations.
  Collin Huguley.  American City Business Journals.  Sat, 20 Nov 2021 23:25:05 +0000.
• Executive Voice: She helps lead Greenville to future growth
  
  Despite being confused with its South Carolina namesake, Greenville is expanding. And Uconda Dunn is helping to lead the charge.
  Evan Hoopfer.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:04:08 +0000.
• Republican Wins Columbia, SC, Mayor's Race - The County Voted 68% Biden in 2020
  
  Elections up and down the ballot in 2021 have strongly indicated there is going to be a red wave next year. ...
  Cameron Arcand.  Western Journal.  Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:45:27 +0000.
• FACT CHECK: Has The Legal Drinking Age In South Carolina Been Lowered To 18 Years Old?
  
  South Carolina has not lowered its drinking age
  Trevor Schakohl.  Daily Caller.  Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:03:13 +0000.
• Encompass Health (EHC) Set to Widen Presence in South Carolina
  
  Encompass Health (EHC) reveals plans to construct a 27-bed hospital in South Carolina aimed at providing high-quality rehabilitative care throughout the state.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:42:00 GMT.
• Dad gets 28 years for leaving daughter to die in burning car
  
  A US man who left his 19-month-old daughter to die in a burning car during a police chase was given 28 years in prison after pleading guilty.Imhotep O. Norman of Spartanburg in South Carolina was sentenced on Tuesday, ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:09:15 +1200.

South Carolina Population Trends and Information Resources

In 2008, the estimated population of South Carolina was 4,479,800, whereas in 2006, the population of South Carolina was about 4,324,799.  For detailed, up-to-date information about South Carolina's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about South Carolina web page.  For maps of South Carolina, visit this South Carolina Map website.

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