South Carolina News

Aggregated South Carolina News Articles

• AP Exclusive: Lawsuit claims discrimination by foster agency
  
  A Catholic mother accuses a federally funded South Carolina foster agency of not working with her because she's "not the right kind of Christian," her lawyers say.
  Meg Kinnard.  Fox News.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 23:14:13 GMT.
• Democrats gear up for 2020 hiring blitz in crucial early primary state South Carolina
  
  One of the major players in the mix is former Vice President Joe Biden, who has yet to declare his candidacy.
  CNBC.  Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:50 GMT.
• Old naval hospital in South Carolina to be demolished
  
  NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - An old U.S. Navy hospital in South Carolina will be demolished, after plans to redevelop the 10-story structure collapsed. ...
  Washington Times.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:15:47 -0500.
• Buyer's remorse bill for dating contracts
  
  A South Carolina state lawmaker introduced legislation on Tuesday that, if approved, would allow people to cancel contracts with dating services.
  David Sentendrey, Fox 46 Charlotte.  Fox News.  Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:59:36 GMT.
• BMW's US boss slams tariffs as South Carolina factory approaches record production numbers
  
  BMW's North America CEO Bernhard Kuhnt said the company will deal with whatever tariffs are imposed, but that they are bad for consumers, dealers and the economy.
  CNBC.  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:59 GMT.
• South Carolina teacher Keller Sutherland helps student save father's life
  
  First-grade teacher Keller Sutherland was driving home last week in Greenville County, South Carolina when she saw a young boy riding his bike on a four-lane highway.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:30:41 GMT.
• Boy, 7, Pedals Down Busy Highway To Save Dad; Teacher Finds Him
  
  When he found his father unconscious in a diabetic shock, a South Carolina 7-year-old made a desperate ride for help on a busy highway.
  Beth Dalbey.  Patch.  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:01:37 -0500.
• As Democrats Emphasize Diversity, South Carolina Is A Key Early Campaign Stop
  
  The state's large share of African-American Democratic voters and a well-timed spot on the 2020 primary calendar make it a critical state for presidential candidates.
  Scott Detrow.  NPR.  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:00:50 -0500.
• Student stands up for his teacher mom at judiciary hearing
  
  Reilly Arford, 18, a senior at Ridge View High School advocated for a pay raise for his mother and other teachers like her in South Carolina during a hearing on education reform. … Click to Continue »
  The State.  Tue, 12 Feb 2019 18:56:00 EST.
• Half-naked woman shuts down South Carolina airport, leads to flight cancellations
  
  Two American Airlines flights were canceled, one scheduled to land in Florence and another departing from the airport destined for Charlotte.        
  Noah Feit, The State.  El Paso Times.  Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:42:43 -0500.
• Why a Town Is Finally Honoring a Black Veteran Attacked by Its White Police Chief
  
  Sgt. Isaac Woodard Jr., a decorated veteran, was brutally beaten by the police in a small South Carolina town in 1946. Now the town is facing up to its past.
  Audra D. S. Burch.  New York Times.  Sat, 09 Feb 2019 03:58:54 GMT.
• South Carolina lawmakers propose criminalizing abortion
  
  It's the latest state-level push to restrict access to abortion as politicians prepare for a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade
  CBS News.  Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:29:42 +0000.
• Lawmakers get 1st chance to discuss Santee Cooper sale
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers plan to hear more about bids to buy a state-owned utility. A special committee that includes senators, members of the House and Gov. ...
  Jeffrey Collins.  Washington Times.  Wed, 06 Feb 2019 05:57:18 -0500.
• Mum charged with child cruelty after 'waterboarding' her sleeping baby
  
  A South Carolina mother has been charged with child cruelty after she was allegedly seen 'waterboarding' her baby daughter in a disturbing Facebook video.Caitlyn Alyse Hardy, 33, was arrested on Wednesday after she posted ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:06:06 +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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