South Carolina GOP leaders tell Gov. Newsom to 'sell Crazy California somewhere else' as Democrats say visit targets overlooked areas. Trip sparking plenty of Newsom 2028 presidential speculation

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,267 cases of measles had been confirmed in the U.S. as of July 1, 2025, including cases in Palmetto State neighbors Georgia and North Carolina along with 35 other states. The CDC has confirmed three measles deaths so far this year.

South Carolina and nine other states have reached a settlement with several drug manufacturers for their role in the opioid crisis.

The invasive spotted lanternfly, a pest harmful to agriculture and forestry, has been detected in South Carolina. Clemson urges vigilance to prevent its spread.

South Carolina's new budget reduces the top income tax rate from 6.2% to 6%, aiming to boost economic competitiveness.

So perhaps the Gamecocks get back to making a special teams highlight every other week. Maybe redshirt freshman punter Mason Love is as good as advertised. And, heck, perhaps he also becomes USC’s starting kicker. Maybe one of South Carolina’s freshman receivers breaks out in the return game.

A South Carolina woman is accused of fraudulently receiving $56,762 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.