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S.C. law lets health care providers refuse nonemergency care based on beliefs

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Under the law, practitioners can refuse care, such as family planning, that conflicts with their religious or moral beliefs. Critics say the law allows discrimination, especially against LGBTQ people.

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S.C. bill would let health care providers refuse non-emergency care based on beliefs

Friday, June 17, 2022

Under a bill that's poised to become law in South Carolina, doctors and nurses can refuse to provide non-emergency care, if they object to the treatment on moral or religious grounds.

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Trump gets a split decision in South Carolina as Rice is beaten, while Mace survives

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Trump endorsed two challengers to incumbent members of Congress from South Carolina. Rep. Tom Rice, who voted to impeach Trump after the Capitol riot, was beaten, while Rep. Nancy Mace won.

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Buffalo slayings hit close to home for former baseball player 900 miles away

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Chris Singleton's mother was one of 9 killed at a church gathering in Charleston, S.C., 7 years ago. Singleton, now a public speaker, says he will travel to Buffalo to preach love and forgiveness.

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His mom was killed in a racist attack in Charleston. Now he's helping Buffalo

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Chris Singleton's mother was murdered at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston in 2015. He's since made it his mission to root out racism one person at a time.

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GOP Rep. Rice stands by his impeachment vote of Trump. It could cost him his job

Thursday, February 03, 2022

The South Carolina Republican faces a number of primary challengers, including one who was just endorsed by the former president.

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After voting to impeach Trump, Rep. Rice faces primary challengers

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

South Carolina Congressman Tom Rice, one of the Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, now faces a slew of primary challengers.

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Intimate portraits of a hospital COVID unit from a photojournalist-turned-nurse

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Alan Hawes hopes his photos of health care workers and COVID patients will show the toll of this pandemic — and persuade the unvaccinated to get their COVID shots.

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Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Only a third of pregnant Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, despite being at far higher risk for complications and death.

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South Carolina Settles Over Wrongful Death Of Jamal Sutherland

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Commissioners in Charleston County, S.C., voted unanimously on Tuesday to pay $10 million to settle the case of a man killed by authorities in a detention center earlier this year.

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Death Row Inmates Sue After They're Asked To Pick Firing Squad Or Electric Chair

Thursday, May 20, 2021

South Carolina is now asking death-row inmates to choose between the electric chair and firing squad, citing a lack of lethal injection drugs. Critics say the move is more about conservative politics.

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Equality Act Would Extend Civil Rights Laws To LGBTQ People Throughout U.S.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

South Carolina is one of about two dozen states that have few or no statewide LGBTQ protections. The federal Equality Act would change that, but some in the state say the bill goes too far.

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South Carolinians Disagree Over Extending Protections To LGBTQ Community

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

South Carolina is one of about two dozen states that have few or no state-wide LGBTQ protections. The federal Equality Act would change that, but some in the state say the bill goes too far.

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Who Are The Lawyers Defending Trump In His 2nd Impeachment Trial?

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Among the fairly unknown team from South Carolina is Butch Bowers, who represents public officials in ethics cases. A first for him, he has to defend the former president in a trial unlike any other.

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In South Carolina, Longtime GOP Senator Faces Strong Challenge From A Democrat

Monday, August 24, 2020

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is seeking a fourth term but is facing an unexpectedly strong challenge from Democrat Jaime Harrison.

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How South Carolina's Rural Communities Are Trying To Survive The Pandemic

Friday, August 21, 2020

A spike in coronavirus cases is straining the health care system in South Carolina's rural areas. From small hospitals to churches, the region is struggling to survive.

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Son Of Charleston Church Shooting Victim Uses Public Speech To Bring People Together

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

One of the people killed in the Charleston church shooting five years ago was Chris Singleton's mom. Since then, he has become a motivational speaker to try to bridge the gap between hate and love.

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Western States Are Planning To Reopen Under The Pressure Of Right-Wing Groups

Monday, April 27, 2020

Interior Western states had significant coronavirus hotspots but avoided pandemic's worst. Governors are starting to release reopening plans in the face of pressure from right-wing groups.

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South Carolina Sheriff's Candidate: I Wore Blackface 10 Years Ago

Thursday, October 10, 2019

In a political ad, Craig Stivender, a Republican candidate for sheriff in Colleton County, S.C., says he wanted to share his past mistakes before opponents tried to use them to disparage him.

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Citadel Graduates Its 1st Female Regimental Commander

Saturday, May 04, 2019

For the first time in the Citadel's 176-year history, the formerly all-male military college in South Carolina will graduate its first female regimental commander.

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