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Aggregated South Carolina News Articles

• In South Carolina Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Skepticism Led to Largest Outbreak Since 2000
  
  Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.
  Anemona Hartocollis and Kaoly Gutierrez.  New York Times.  Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:37:34 +0000.
• Photos: South Carolina honors the Rev. Jesse Jackson
  
  Photos: South Carolina honors the Rev. Jesse Jackson
  E. Jason Wambsgans.  Chicago Tribune.  Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:25:55 +0000.
• South Carolina honors native son Rev. Jesse Jackson
  
  Flags were lowered to half-staff this morning in South Carolina, where civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will lie in repose at the state capitol.
  Darcel Rockett.  Chicago Tribune.  Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:30:07 +0000.
• UT joins No. 1s in women's NCAA seed projections
  
  Texas joined UConn, UCLA and South Carolina as the No. 1 seeds in the women's NCAA basketball tournament's latest projections announced Sunday, with Iowa and Oklahoma making the biggest jumps.
  Michael Voepel.  ESPN.  Sun, 1 Mar 2026 13:42:12 EST.
• Staley: Working to bring home ex-players in Israel
  
  South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media Saturday that the school is working to try to help a few former players return home from Israel, where they are playing.
  Michael Voepel.  ESPN.  Sun, 1 Mar 2026 13:42:11 EST.
• Three WNBA stars stuck 'in a war zone' in Israel as coach reveals team is 'working on a plan to get them home'
  
  The trio of former South Carolina Gamecocks - Tiffany Mitchell, Destiny Littleton and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan - as well as other former WNBA players, are playing basketball in Israel.
  Daily Mail.  Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:44:25 GMT.
• Joe Biden returns to South Carolina for 'thank you' event from Democrats
  
  Joe Biden made a rare public appearance on Friday in South Carolina, basking in the appreciation of Democrats who resuscitated his presidential campaign six years ago. ...
  Meg Kinnard.  Washington Times.  Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:21:58 -0500.
• America's biggest tippers revealed: The 5 most and least 'generous' states
  
  South Carolina leads the nation in tipping at 20.71%, while Oregon ranks lowest at 13.10%, according to new study that reveals how "tip fatigue" shapes gratuity habits in the U.S.
  Fox News.  Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:26 -0500.
• Former President Joe Biden returns to bask in 'thank you' event from South Carolina Democrats
  
  Former President Joe Biden returned to South Carolina on Friday for a warm homecoming from the Democrats who resurrected his 2020 presidential campaign
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:47:00 GMT.
• GOP Rep Nancy Mace introduces 'Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act'
  
  Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has introduced a bill to put the death penalty on the table as a punishment for the sexual abuse of children.
  Fox News.  Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:28:45 -0500.
• First lady invites guests to State of the Union
  
  A South Carolina woman and a girl from Texas will join First Lady Melania Trump in the First Lady's Box for the 2026 State of the Union.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:18:00 GMT.
• Soldier goes on the run with teen after his wife's murder. Is she in danger?
  
  After Cati Blauvelt, 22, was murdered in Simpsonville, South Carolina, her husband, former U.S. Army recruiter John Blauvelt, fled with his 17-year-old girlfriend Hannah Thompson. U.S. ...
  CBS News.  Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:29:44 -0500.
• Jacob Bridgeman has six-shot lead heading into final round at Genesis Invitational
  
  The 26-year-old from South Carolina carded his second consecutive round of 64 and has a comfortable lead over Rory McIlroy after three rounds at Riviera Country Club.
  Steve Galluzzo.  Los Angeles Times.  Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:13:15 GMT.
• Al Sharpton, Bernice King and Trump Among Tributes to Jesse Jackson
  
  In states including South Carolina, where Mr. Jackson was born, and Illinois, officials also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.
  Isabella Kwai.  New York Times.  Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:23:29 +0000.

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