SC Public Radio Staff

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is encouraging boaters to take advantage of the courtesy checks before getting out on the water.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says a woman died after being shot by an officer during the incident in Spartanburg Sunday. No police were injured.

Former York County Councilman Chad Williams will face Republican nominee James Burns in the November General Election.

Former Lieutenant Kevin Smalls was fired after investigators allegedly discovered 62 unauthorized searches using the department's Flock camera system over a six-month period.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation says the detours are part of construction for the new interchange at Exit 26.

Gov. Henry McMaster announced Tuesday that South Carolina will stop the practice of using Social Security survivor benefits to offset the cost of foster care. As of July, 30 states had ended or substantially reformed the practice.

Democrats Monika White and Chad Williams are vying for the Democratic nomination. The winner will face Republican James Burns in the November General Election.

If approved by voters, the penny tax would take effect in May 2027 and is projected to generate over $24 million dollars over eight years, with more than $15 million dedicated directly to local road improvements.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services says it is postponing the launch of Healthy Food SC until November at the request of the federal government. The program was set to begin Aug. 31.

The incident in Townville Friday marks the 23rd officer-involved shooting in the state this year.