As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, South Carolina Public Radio is exploring the state's pivotal role in the American Revolution. In the second installment of this series, we travel to Laurens County — the site of a midnight battle among British loyalists, Cherokee citizens and patriot troops.

South Carolina counties continue to experience varying levels of drought.

Alex Murdaugh's defense team wants a change of venue as the once convicted killer prepares for a new trial with a status conference scheduled next week.

The City of Columbia has new rules for minors in place following the evacuation of Finlay Park last week.

As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, South Carolina Public Radio is exploring the state’s pivotal role in the American Revolution. In the first installment of this series, we travel to Oconee County—the site of the war’s first battle in South Carolina.

Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright is scheduled to be sentenced on federal charges on July 7. As that day draws closer, his attorneys are asking the court for a lighter sentence.

When Harriet Hancock's middle child, Greg, came out to her as gay, she instantly accepted and supported him. But she learned that his friends who were gay had not received the same kind of acceptance as she had given her son.

Warmer weather is returning to South Carolina over the weekend which will result in air temperatures near 100 degrees and heat indices in excess of 104 degrees.

South Carolina is among a coalition of 17 states and a trade association that are suing California to block a strict recycling law aimed at reducing plastic waste.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating the candidate President Donald Trump had initially backed. Wilson beat Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who also had support from outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster.