South Carolina
Will Alex Murdaugh be retried? What’s next after murder conviction overturned
Updated May 13, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Reality Check
An Island Packet series focused on bringing truth and transparency to local news events. This newsroom-wide project delivers fast facts about the issues that matter to South Carolinians to hold officials and institutions accountable.
Politics & Government
Why Supreme Court map ruling won’t lead to new congressional districts for SC
Updated May 1, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Politics & Government
Did SC really give data centers $800M in sales tax breaks last year?
April 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & Government
Did a Republican budget chairman sponsor an SC resolution honoring Kamala Harris?
Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Politics & Government
SC’s utility could be paid $2.7B for V.C. Summer. Will it lower electric rates?
April 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & Government
SC Democrats want to break GOP supermajority in House. Can they swing 6 seats?
Updated April 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Politics & Government
Evette jabs Wilson in SC gov race for Trump loyalty. Who has shown support longer
March 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Beaufort News
Steal or kickback? $2.2M land deal in Beaufort sparks debate over economic group’s role
Updated March 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
College Sports
Breaking down the finances of South Carolina retaining Lamont Paris as head coach
March 10, 2026 at 4:22 PM
National
Alligator Alcatraz environmental assessment leaves ‘more questions than answers’
Updated March 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM
National
Missouri House passes permanent ban on trans athletes in school sports
February 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Beaufort News
St. Francis Center’s iconic sign is gone. But it’s still open — despite the rumors
February 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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