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'Male athletes do not belong in our daughters’ sports, period': South Carolina becomes 16th state to ban trans athletes from participating in women's sports

By Andy Nghiem | May 20, 2022

Terry Schilling, President of American Principles Project (APP), recently commended South Carolina lawmakers and Gov. Henry McMaster for signing the Save Women’s Sports Act, which prohibits biological males from competing in female athletics.

Cuccinelli in response to McMaster signing election reform bill: 'It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat in elections'

By Andy Nghiem | May 20, 2022

Ken Cuccinelli, national chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, recently commended Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC).

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MycoWorks bringing an $107 million investment, 400 new jobs to Union County

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 23, 2022

A $107 million investment and 400 new jobs are bound for Union County after biotech synthetic leather company MycoWorks said it will expand operations in the area.

Clemson football star Fred Cone passes away at age 95: ''He lived an amazing life and will be missed by many'

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 5, 2022

Clemson University football legend Fred Cone passed away on Friday, Dec. 31, at the age of 95.

South Carolina residents are advised to be aware of scams involving sales of illegal 'tiny homes'

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 5, 2022

The Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina (MHISC) is warning local residents to be on the lookout for illegally modified structures being sold as "tiny homes."

Clemson researcher's cotton experiment heads into the 'unique environment' of the ISS

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 24, 2021

On Dec. 21, a Clemson researcher's cotton regeneration research, adorned with Clemson stickers, took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, headed to the International Space Station (ISS).

Clemson's Radakovich to lead University of Miami athletics department

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 12, 2021

The University of Miami has hired Clemson's Dan Radakovich to head its athletics department.

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South Carolina shows 'outstanding recovery' as unemployment rate continues to fall

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 2, 2021

South Carolina continued its economic recovery with the state's unemployment rate falling for the month of October.

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South Carolina joins nation in facing skyrocketing inflation

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 18, 2021

Reports show that South Carolina is experiencing high inflation and that the "misery index" for the nation as a whole has risen to the highest rate in decades.

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China presents problem for Biden, US in renewable energy push

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021

The U.S. is driving toward more renewable energy including solar, but China is presenting obstacles that may hinder the nation's objectives.

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State education organizations mum on Merrick Garland's memo about 'threats' against school officials

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 21, 2021

Two of South Carolina's largest education organizations refused to respond to questions about a recent memo from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the "disturbing spike" in harassment and threats to school administrators, board members, faculty and staff.

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McMaster pays tribute to 'decorated law enforcement officer in South Carolina' who fell in the line of duty

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 21, 2021

The South Carolina's state buildings recently flew its flags at half-staff in tribute to fallen officer Lt. John Stewart of the Lake City Police Department.

'A great American': Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from COVID-related causes

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 20, 2021

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, 84, died Monday due to COVID-19 related complications.

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11 state school districts to merge into 5 by next summer

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2021

11 South Carolina school districts are consolidating into five by next summer, spurred on by the promise of millions of dollars in much-needed cash and the desire to merge on their own terms before the Legislature mandates it for them.

'We're very excited': South Carolina swimming and diving lands University of New Mexico transfer Toh

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 26, 2021

The South Carolina swimming and diving team recently signed University of New Mexico transfer Nicholle Toh, according to a press release by gamecocksonline.com.

'Biden’s hidden tax on working Americans': South Carolina's wage growth failing to keep up with inflation

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 10, 2021

In South Carolina, the rate of inflation is outpacing wage growth reducing people's ability to afford the cost of basic commodities.

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'It is about life and death': Sen. Scott speaks out against efforts to defund the police

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2021

State Sen. Tim Scott recently voiced his opposition to recent efforts to defund the police.

Former US Secretary of State Pompeo endorses McMaster for governor

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021

Former U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has officially given his endorsement to Gov. Henry McMaster's 2022 reelection campaign.

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'Personal responsibility is the answer': Gov. McMaster opposes mask mandates for students as new school year approaches

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 13, 2021

At a press conference on Monday Aug. 9, Gov. Henry McMaster recently stated that mask mandates for schools and government shutdowns were unnecessary as the state faces rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.

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How South Carolina's economic recovery from COVID compares to others

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2021

As South Carolina shows signs of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be useful to compare its economic improvement to a northern state taking a different path.

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