Offshore Drilling Reconsidered Off South Carolina Coast

Offshore oil drilling is once again under federal consideration for the South Carolina coastline, a prospect that runs counter to strong local sentiment. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is currently revising its five-year plan, a process that includes evaluating potential sites for oil exploration along the American coast. Over the past decade, there … Read more

South Carolina Enacts Law Against Nonconsensual Image Sharing, Including AI Deepfakes

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, joined by members of the General Assembly, participated in a ceremonial signing for H. 3058. This new law establishes criminal penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, commonly known as “revenge porn,” and modernizes state statutes to address the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and … Read more

Democratic Governors to Address SC State Convention

Two prominent Democratic governors are scheduled to speak at the South Carolina Democratic Party’s annual two-day convention in Columbia. Maryland Governor Wes Moore will address the Palmetto Blue Dinner on May 30, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will deliver the keynote on May 31. The state party chairperson indicated that Moore and Walz were chosen … Read more

FMSD WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPALS AND ACADEMY COORDINATOR

FORT MILL, SC —The Fort Mill School District is excited to announce the selection of Daniel Beels as the principal of Springfield Middle School, Trina McFadden as the principal of Fort Mill Middle School, and Matt Mallery as the coordinator of Oak Grove Academy. Mr. Beels currently serves as the coordinator of Oak Grove Academy, … Read more