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For Two Quiet Hours, Every Child Belonged at the South...

Jenn WoodOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025October 16, 20252

Parents Demand S.C. Charter Board Revoke School Operator’s Contract

Dylan NolanOctober 14, 2025October 16, 2025

by Dylan NolanOctober 14, 2025October 16, 2025

Parents To Stage Walkout Of South Carolina Charter School

Dylan NolanOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025

by Dylan NolanOctober 13, 2025October 15, 2025

SC Energy Regulator Recuses Himself From Solar Subsidy Debate

FITSNewsFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 2021

by FITSNewsFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 2021

High drama at South Carolina Public Service Commission's "net metering" hearing ......

University Of South Carolina Board Of Trustees Race: The Latest

FITSNewsFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 2021

by FITSNewsFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Supporters of incumbent University of South Carolina trustee and former National Basketball Association (NBA) star Alex English claim to have more than ninety votes for his...

Columbia Business Owner Going To Prison, Must Pay $5 Million In SC/NC Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Mandy MatneyFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 2021

by Mandy MatneyFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 2021

In one of the schemes, he profited off at-risk youth, court records show...

Horry County Special Needs Student Sexually Assaulted On School Bus, Lawsuit Says

Mandy MatneyFebruary 25, 2021February 26, 2021

by Mandy MatneyFebruary 25, 2021February 26, 2021

Video evidence showed the assault happened a few feet from the bus driver, according to the lawsuit....

Letter: FITSNews’ Unfair ‘Quota’ Allegation Against SC Highway Patrol

LettersFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021

by LettersFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021

"There's a difference between monitoring activity and imposing a quota ..."...

Columbia Man Sentenced To Prison For Sex Trafficking Minors At Motels

Mandy MatneyFebruary 25, 2021March 18, 2021

by Mandy MatneyFebruary 25, 2021March 18, 2021

A Columbia, South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to child sex trafficking charges was sentenced to prison Thursday, according to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy...

Will Folks: Where Are The Criminal Consequences For Santee Cooper?

FITSNewsFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021

by FITSNewsFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021

State and federal prosecutors must insist on full accountability ......

South Carolina Governor Lobbying Lawmakers On Behalf Of Left-Leaning University Appointee

FITSNewsFebruary 25, 2021February 26, 2021

by FITSNewsFebruary 25, 2021February 26, 2021

"He’s asking us to take a bullet for him."...

SC Man Left Wife Voicemail Before Setting House On Fire And Shooting At Police, Cops Say

Mandy MatneyFebruary 24, 2021May 18, 2021

by Mandy MatneyFebruary 24, 2021May 18, 2021

A Florence County, South Carolina man was charged with multiple felonies this week after he barricaded himself, set a home on fire, and fired shots...

Exclusive: Lawsuit Filed Alleging ‘Conspiracy’ In Support Of Luke Rankin’s Reelection Bid

FITSNewsFebruary 24, 2021February 26, 2021

by FITSNewsFebruary 24, 2021February 26, 2021

'Rankin Group' accused of leaking confidential mental health records of a minor in connection with alleged political smear campaign ......

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S.C. Senate Schedules Another Hearing On Total Abortion Ban

Will FolksOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025October 17, 20250

Legislation could clear key subcommittee ahead of upcoming legislative session......

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