South Carolina Considers "Ban the Box" Legislation, Reshaping Hiring Practices
South Carolina's proposed bills H. 3775, H. 3272, and H. 3224 aim to reform public sector hiring by delaying criminal background checks until after an interview or conditional offer, potentially influencing private sector practices and promoting fairer hiring for individuals with criminal records; t...
South Carolina Considers "Ban the Box" Legislation, Reshaping Hiring Practices
South Carolina's proposed bills H. 3775, H. 3272, and H. 3224 aim to reform public sector hiring by delaying criminal background checks until after an interview or conditional offer, potentially influencing private sector practices and promoting fairer hiring for individuals with criminal records; t...
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32% Bias Score
Federal Report Condemns South Carolina Jail for Widespread Violence, Neglect
A federal report reveals that the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina, has vastly underreported violence, including at least two inmate killings discovered via outside callers; the jail must immediately improve conditions and security, or the federal government will fi...
Federal Report Condemns South Carolina Jail for Widespread Violence, Neglect
A federal report reveals that the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina, has vastly underreported violence, including at least two inmate killings discovered via outside callers; the jail must immediately improve conditions and security, or the federal government will fi...
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44% Bias Score
Smalls Statue to Face Tillman's at South Carolina Statehouse
South Carolina will install a statue of Robert Smalls, a former slave who became a congressman, facing the statue of white supremacist "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman, to spark conversations about racial history along a popular children's field trip route; the proposal awaits legislative approval.
Smalls Statue to Face Tillman's at South Carolina Statehouse
South Carolina will install a statue of Robert Smalls, a former slave who became a congressman, facing the statue of white supremacist "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman, to spark conversations about racial history along a popular children's field trip route; the proposal awaits legislative approval.
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32% Bias Score
South Carolina to Execute Inmate After 13-Year Pause
South Carolina will execute Marion Bowman Jr. on January 31, 2024, for the 2001 murder of Kandee Martin, marking the third execution since September after a 13-year pause due to difficulties obtaining lethal injection drugs, now resolved by a state shield law.
South Carolina to Execute Inmate After 13-Year Pause
South Carolina will execute Marion Bowman Jr. on January 31, 2024, for the 2001 murder of Kandee Martin, marking the third execution since September after a 13-year pause due to difficulties obtaining lethal injection drugs, now resolved by a state shield law.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Death Sentence of South Carolina Double Murderer, Sparking Outrage
Brandon Council, convicted of the 2017 double murder of two Conway, South Carolina bank employees, had his death sentence commuted to life in prison by President Biden, prompting a compassionate release motion and widespread outrage from victims' families and Republican politicians.
Biden Commutes Death Sentence of South Carolina Double Murderer, Sparking Outrage
Brandon Council, convicted of the 2017 double murder of two Conway, South Carolina bank employees, had his death sentence commuted to life in prison by President Biden, prompting a compassionate release motion and widespread outrage from victims' families and Republican politicians.
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56% Bias Score
Murdaugh Appeal Challenges Evidence and Clerk's Conduct
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers appealed his double murder conviction, citing a court clerk's potentially biased comments to jurors and the admission of evidence of Murdaugh's unrelated financial crimes as reasons to overturn the verdict.
Murdaugh Appeal Challenges Evidence and Clerk's Conduct
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers appealed his double murder conviction, citing a court clerk's potentially biased comments to jurors and the admission of evidence of Murdaugh's unrelated financial crimes as reasons to overturn the verdict.
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40% Bias Score
Staley's Record-Breaking Contract Makes Her Highest-Paid Women's College Basketball Coach
University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension through 2029-30, making her the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball with a $4 million annual salary, exceeding $25 million total, after leading the Gamecocks to multiple national championships.
Staley's Record-Breaking Contract Makes Her Highest-Paid Women's College Basketball Coach
University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension through 2029-30, making her the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball with a $4 million annual salary, exceeding $25 million total, after leading the Gamecocks to multiple national championships.
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40% Bias Score
Murdaugh, Accomplice Ordered to Pay Millions in Insurance Fraud Case
A South Carolina federal judge ordered Alex Murdaugh to pay $14.8 million and his accomplice Cory Fleming to pay $3.8 million to Nautilus Insurance for conspiring to steal over $4 million in settlement funds meant for Murdaugh's housekeeper's family after her death on the Murdaugh's estate.
Murdaugh, Accomplice Ordered to Pay Millions in Insurance Fraud Case
A South Carolina federal judge ordered Alex Murdaugh to pay $14.8 million and his accomplice Cory Fleming to pay $3.8 million to Nautilus Insurance for conspiring to steal over $4 million in settlement funds meant for Murdaugh's housekeeper's family after her death on the Murdaugh's estate.
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52% Bias Score
Robert Smalls Statue to Face Ben Tillman's at South Carolina Statehouse
South Carolina's Robert Smalls Monument Commission unanimously approved a proposal to erect a statue of Robert Smalls, a formerly enslaved man who became a congressman, facing the monument of white supremacist Ben Tillman at the Statehouse, prompting conversations about racial equality.
Robert Smalls Statue to Face Ben Tillman's at South Carolina Statehouse
South Carolina's Robert Smalls Monument Commission unanimously approved a proposal to erect a statue of Robert Smalls, a formerly enslaved man who became a congressman, facing the monument of white supremacist Ben Tillman at the Statehouse, prompting conversations about racial equality.
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60% Bias Score
Charleston: A Historic Port City Blending Past and Present
Charleston, South Carolina, founded in 1670, offers a blend of historical sites like the International African American Museum and a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants and oyster bars, showcasing its rich history and Southern hospitality.
Charleston: A Historic Port City Blending Past and Present
Charleston, South Carolina, founded in 1670, offers a blend of historical sites like the International African American Museum and a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants and oyster bars, showcasing its rich history and Southern hospitality.
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36% Bias Score
South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson Dies at 93
Former South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson, 93, passed away; he rose from cleaning offices in the segregated Statehouse to serving over 30 years as a state legislator, becoming a champion for civil rights and advocating for the removal of the Confederate flag.
South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson Dies at 93
Former South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson, 93, passed away; he rose from cleaning offices in the segregated Statehouse to serving over 30 years as a state legislator, becoming a champion for civil rights and advocating for the removal of the Confederate flag.
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16% Bias Score
Murdaugh Murder Convictions Appealed: Clerk's Comments, Financial Crime Evidence Cited
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers are appealing his life sentence for the 2021 murders of his wife and son, citing a court clerk's potentially prejudicial comments to jurors and the admission of evidence regarding Murdaugh's financial crimes during his six-week trial in Colleton County, South Carolina.
Murdaugh Murder Convictions Appealed: Clerk's Comments, Financial Crime Evidence Cited
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers are appealing his life sentence for the 2021 murders of his wife and son, citing a court clerk's potentially prejudicial comments to jurors and the admission of evidence regarding Murdaugh's financial crimes during his six-week trial in Colleton County, South Carolina.
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12% Bias Score