South Carolina Government

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Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing SquadMikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

Mikal Mahdi Executed in South Carolina’s Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, Mikal Mahdi became the second inmate executed by firing squad in South Carolina's recent…

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Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and EvacuationsCarolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

Carolina Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency and Evacuations

News Summary Wildfires have engulfed South Carolina, leading to a state of emergency and mandatory evacuations in affected areas. Firefighters…

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South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

News Summary In a somber event, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad on Friday evening. This marks the…

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Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of EmergencyMyrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

Myrtle Beach Faces Wildfire Crisis Amid State of Emergency

News Summary Residents of Myrtle Beach confront a dire situation as over 170 wildfires rage in the Carolinas, leading to…

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Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclaredWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declared

News Summary As of March 6, 2025, wildfires are rampant in North and South Carolina, necessitating evacuations and a state…

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Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s NominationColumbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

Columbia Senate Committee Votes Against Dr. Simmer’s Nomination

News Summary In a surprising decision, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee in Columbia, South Carolina, voted against the nomination of…

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Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South CarolinaDr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

Dr. Edward Simmer’s Nomination Faces Opposition in South Carolina

News Summary Dr. Edward Simmer's nomination to lead the South Carolina Department of Public Health has encountered significant resistance, with…

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Lake Wylie Residents on High Alert Due to Car Break-InsLake Wylie Residents on High Alert Due to Car Break-Ins

Lake Wylie Residents on High Alert Due to Car Break-Ins

News Summary Residents of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, are grappling with a surge in car break-ins, culminating in 24 vehicles…

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South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Inmate Mikal Mahdi by Firing Squad

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed inmate Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, marking a controversial resurgence in…

1 week ago
Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency DeclarationsWildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas: Evacuations and Emergency Declarations

News Summary Residents of Carolina Beach, NC, are facing escalating wildfires as both North and South Carolina deal with blazes…

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