South Carolina Politics

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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…

2 days ago
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…

6 days ago
South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital PunishmentSouth Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

South Carolina Executes Mikal Mahdi: The Debate Over Capital Punishment

News Summary On April 11, 2025, South Carolina executed Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, the fifth execution in eight months.…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial ExecutionSouth Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

South Carolina Set to Carry Out Controversial Execution

News Summary South Carolina is preparing to execute Mikal Mahdi by firing squad, reigniting debates on the death penalty and…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first execution by this…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing SquadSouth Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad

South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad

News Summary South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad on March 7, 2025, marking the first U.S. execution of…

3 weeks ago
South Carolina Senate Moves to Remove State Treasurer After $1.8 Billion ErrorSouth Carolina Senate Moves to Remove State Treasurer After $1.8 Billion Error

South Carolina Senate Moves to Remove State Treasurer After $1.8 Billion Error

News Summary In a historic movement for South Carolina politics, the state Senate is considering the removal of State Treasurer…

3 weeks ago
Columbia Marks Historic Execution by Firing SquadColumbia Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

Columbia Marks Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed its first execution by firing squad in over 15 years.…

3 weeks ago
Four Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Captured After Two-Month EscapeFour Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Captured After Two-Month Escape

Four Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Captured After Two-Month Escape

News Summary A group of four rhesus macaque monkeys, who escaped from a research facility in South Carolina, have been…

4 weeks ago
Columbia, South Carolina: Historic Firing Squad ExecutionColumbia, South Carolina: Historic Firing Squad Execution

Columbia, South Carolina: Historic Firing Squad Execution

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first person executed by firing squad in the U.S. since…

1 month ago