South Carolina's REAL ID law takes effect: Here's what residents need to know

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — As of May 7, 2025, South Carolina requires residents to have a REAL ID. To fly within the U.S., enter a federal building, or visit a military base, your South Carolina license, permit, or ID must have a gold star to show it's a …

South Carolina Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Liquor Liability Relief Bill

With just two days left in South Carolina’s 2025 legislative session, House and Senate negotiators appear to have reached a compromise on a plan to ease liquor liability costs for struggling bars and restaurants. House Bill 3430 does not provide the …

Volvo to slash 5% of staff at South Carolina plant as Trump’s tariffs fuel uncertainty

Volvo Cars said on Wednesday it plans to slash 5% of its workforce at its South Carolina plant due to economic uncertainty fueled by President Trump’s tariffs. About 125 of the Charleston plant’s 2,500 employees will be impacted, the company said. “This is …

South Carolina bills aim to hold drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths

South Carolina bills aim to hold drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths South Carolina lawmakers are considering two bills that would allow law enforcement to charge drug dealers with "murder by overdose" if the drugs they sold caused a …

Teen accused of scamming elderly South Carolina woman out of $30,000

Teen accused of scamming elderly South Carolina woman out of $30,000 Deputies say the suspect admitted to victimizing an 84-year-old woman and was charged with financial identity fraud. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 10:12 AM EDT May 7, …

South Carolina lawmakers pass reform easing liquor insurance law

​ SC lawmakers approved reform to ease liquor liability insurance costs. Joint and several liability change offers relief to small businesses. Insurance costs had risen 100–1000%, forcing closures statewide. Bills 3497 and 244 also require enhanced alcohol …

Police call killing of college student in South Carolina a ‘random act of violence’

2 die after being rescued from water at South Carolina beach

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WBTV) - A man and woman who were pulled from the water at a South Carolina beach have both died, according to reports from sister-station WCSC. The two people were reportedly unconscious when they were rescued from the water …

Oldcastle APG grows South Carolina footprint with new operation in Lancaster County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Building materials manufacturer Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Lancaster County, bringing 30 new jobs to the area. One of the largest manufacturers in the architectural …

SEC spring overreactions: Tennessee should sail into CFP even without Nico, South Carolina's flash falls flat

The offseason has arrived, and with it comes the annual SEC ritual: dreaming big. Every fan base, no matter how delusional, is buzzing with hope. Why not a Heisman for LaNorris Sellers? Why can't Vanderbilt shock Texas after Diego Pavia already took …