South Carolina

Justices Deny Bid from Dissident South Carolina Churches to Keep Buildings

Thursday, June 14, 2018

The Episcopal Church in South Carolina is preparing to reclaim control of more than two dozen properties worth an estimated $500 million after the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal brought by a breakaway group of conservative Anglican congregations.

South Carolina Senate Approves Bill Banning 97 Percent of Abortions

Thursday, May 3, 2018

The South Carolina Senate approved a measure this week that would ban about 97 percent of abortions in the state.

Church Property Must be Forfeited after Court Rules against Conservative South Carolina Diocese

Thursday, August 3, 2017

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that South Carolina churches which broke off from the Episcopal Church are not entitled to keep church property formerly belonging to them when they were a part of the Episcopal denomination.

South Carolina Takes First Step toward Banning Dismemberment Abortions

Thursday, March 9, 2017

The state of South Carolina has taken the first step in banning the brutal procedure of dismemberment abortions.

In Aftermath of SC School Shooting, Family of Slain Boy Thanks Supporters for Prayers

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

The family of the six-year-old boy who was shot at a South Carolina elementary school and later died from his injuries say they know he is in heaven and they are thankful for supporters' prayers.

South Carolina: 2 Students, 1 Teacher Injured in School Shooting

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Two children and one teacher have been injured after a gunman fired shots at an elementary school in Townville, South Carolina.

South Carolina School That Banned American Flags at Football Games Reverses Decision

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

A South Carolina high school that banned American flags at football games has reversed its decision after causing uproar in the community.

South Carolina Becomes 13th State to Ban Abortions after 20 Weeks of Pregnancy

Thursday, May 26, 2016

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill into law that makes it illegal for women in the state to obtain abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

South Carolina Bans Abortion after 19 Weeks

Thursday, May 19, 2016

South Carolina's legislature has passed a ban on abortion after nineteen weeks. Twelve other states have similar laws.

Primary Alert! 5 Faith Facts about South Carolina and Nevada

Thursday, February 18, 2016

The upcoming South Carolina and Nevada nominating contests are expected to shake up the 2016 presidential race again. And the mix of religious beliefs — or lack of them — in these states may well be a factor in the results.