South Carolina

South Carolina:

School restricts use of Holocaust book in classrooms

South Carolina school district restricts Holocaust graphic novel for middle-graders, citing new state law.

Graham to protesters:

'I am with Israel wholly and completely'

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protesters who gathered outside his home: I will always support giving Israel the weapons and the space they need to destroy Hamas so there is never another October 7.

Haley defiant:

'I'm not giving up this fight'

Former South Carolina Governor makes clear she intends to stay in the GOP nomination race despite losing to Trump in her home state. Trump: I'm really not thinking about Haley.

2024 US elections:

Trump projected to win South Carolina primary

Multiple networks project that former US President will defeat his rival, Nikki Haley, in her home state.

Trump to Black voters: 'Biden is a racist'

Trump told Black voters in South Carolina that President Biden had proven himself to be a racist 'whether you like it or not.'

Biden wins South Carolina primary

US President wins Democratic primary, defeating longshot candidates Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips.

'I’m not going anywhere'

Haley vows to stay in the race through Super Tuesday

Despite losing in Iowa and New Hampshire, former US Ambassador to the UN says she expects to perform better in her home state of South Carolina.

South Carolina:

Debris from F-35 jet which went missing located

Debris field identified as remains of F-35 fighter jet that went missing near Charleston, South Carolina, after its pilot ejected.

South Carolina:

'The Fixer' given go-ahead to return to school shelves

South Carolina school district to return Bernard Malamud’s ‘The Fixer’ to shelves after yearlong removal.

Novel about antisemitism faces challenges in South Carolina

A South Carolina school district removed ‘The Fixer,’ a classic novel about antisemitism with its own history of school controversies.

South Carolina:

Jewish politician urges state to adopt IHRA definition

Lawmaker also calls for state to pass hate crime bill, as antisemitism rises at alarming rate.

In South Carolina:

Trump to make first public campaign appearance

The event is scheduled for January 28 and will be attended by Senator Lindsey Graham and Governor Henry McMaster.

Hurricane Ian causes 'catastrophic' flooding in South Carolina

Storm touches down in state as Category 1 hurricane with torrential rain, high winds and severe flooding.

Florida:

At least 17 dead from Hurricane Ian, hundreds rescued

Hurricane Ian is moving towards the coast of South Carolina and could hit the state around high tide on Friday.

Alligator kills 88-year-old woman in South Carolina

Elderly woman who fell into pond while gardening killed by 9-foot long alligator.

Ousted: GOP S Carolina congressman who voted to impeach Trump

Anti-Trump GOP incumbent loses to Trump-backed candidate in South Carolina primary, giving Trump challenger a rare victory.

White supremacy

South Carolina beach targeted with antisemitic flyers

White supremacist propaganda leaflets attacking Jews dropped on lawns of small beach town during the night.

South Carolina:

Reports of injuries after shots fired at mall

Police evacuating Columbiana Centre Mall, reports say.

Anti-Semitic vandal defaces South Carolina city event space

Anti-Semitic graffiti was found on parking structure next to popular park and event space in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

N America's only Anne Frank Center to open in South Carolina

Museum will feature exhibits about the Holocaust and a model of the room Anne Frank hid in from the Nazis for two years.

Historic Jewish community of Florence, SC recognized by city

Florence's mayor thanks Jewish community, which dates back to the 1850s, for its contributions to every aspect of city life.

Anti-Israel message written on sand turned into message of love

Myrtle Beach Police Department investigating anti-Israel message written on beach next to tourist hotel on Monday.

Lindsey Graham wins reelection in South Carolina

Republican senator declares victory after defeating Democratic challenger in race which pre-election polls had shown to be close.

12 wounded in South Carolina nightclub shooting

Victims in 'various conditions' after police respond to shooting at nightclub early Sunday morning.

Tom Steyer withdraws from Democratic presidential race

California billionaire quits race for Democratic nomination following disappointing result in South Carolina.

Biden wins South Carolina primary

"We are very much alive," says former Vice President after securing first victory in Democratic primaries.

Poll: Biden narrowly leads Sanders in South Carolina

Former US Vice President and Vermont Senator are locked in a tight contest in South Carolina ahead of Saturday's primary.

Evacuations in South Carolina, Georgia as hurricane approaches

South Carolina’s and Georgia's Governors order evacuations as Hurricane Dorian threatens.

'We like to work with allies': Israeli firm sets up shop in US

Home water system which 'squeezes water from the air' to be produced in South Carolina. 'Trump has been a true friend of Israel.'

'ADL acting contrary to Jewish values'

Rabbinic group blasts Anti Defamation League after it supports denying foster agency the right to pick parents based on religion.

ADL hits waiver allowing foster groups to reject non-Christians

Waiver allowing South Carolina foster agencies to exclude non-Christian parents its unconstitutional, ADL claims.

Watch: Floor collapse at South Carolina party

Police report at least 30 injured after floor caves in during private party in Clemson, South Carolina.

Five officers shot in South Carolina, one dead

Five US police officers shot, one fatally, during in Florence, South Carolina. Shooter in custody.

Powerful hurricane approaches the US

Hurricane Florence strengthens to a Category 4 storm, expected to strengthen further before hitting Nor, South Carolina and Virginia.

South Carolina adopts uniform definition of anti-Semitism

South Carolina becomes the first state to adopt definition of anti-Semitism universities must take into account.

South Carolina to define anti-Semitism by law

Language defining anti-Semitism inserted into bill likely to be approved by South Carolina’s legislature.

Two killed, 116 injured in train accident in South Carolina

Two dead and 116 injured when passenger train divers off main track and crashes into freight train.

1 shot, hostages taken in Charleston shooting

Authorities converge on restaurant in downtown Charleston as armed man takes over restaurant, takes hostages.

Anti-Trump anger on the left fails at the ballot box

GOP wins most expensive House election in history as it defends seats in Georgia, South Carolina. But is a Democratic wave coming in 2018?

New bill considers de-legitimizing Israel to be anti-Semitism

South Carolina House endorses State Department definition of anti-Semitism.

South Carolina shooter sentenced to death

Jury sentences Dylann Roof to death for the murder of nine black people at Charleston church.

'There's nothing wrong with me', says South Carolina shooter

Dylann Roof, convicted of massacre at South Carolina church, tells jurors there is nothing wrong with him psychologically.

Hurricane Matthew on the way:

Obama declares emergency in South Carolina

After Florida, President Barack Obama also declares a state of emergency in South Carolina as Hurricane Matthew arrives.

Jewish and Muslim students threatened in South Carolina

High school in upstate South Carolina to have extra security measures after Jewish and Muslim students threatened on social media.

US military college denies student’s request to wear a hijab

Citadel military school says newly-accepted student cannot wear a hijab with her uniform. Family is considering legal action.

Shocking! Obama praises USA overseas – well, sort of

Clinton secures victory in South Carolina

Hillary Clinton projected to win South Carolina, an important victory ahead of Super Tuesday.

Trump trounces competition in South Carolina primary

Real estate mogul receives more than 32% of the votes in South Carolina. Rubio narrowly beats Cruz for second place.

Poll: Trump and Clinton lead the way in South Carolina

Donald Trump has a 16-point lead while Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by 18 points in South Carolina.

Virginia Shooter Angered by South Carolina Massacre

Manifesto by man who shot two journalists in Virginia says he was sent over the edge by the South Carolina church massacre.

Charleston Black Church Shooter Arrested

Dylann Roof caught by police in North Carolina; reportedly said he was at historic African-American church 'to shoot black people.'

Nine Killed in South Carolina Church Massacre

Shooter opened fire during night services of historic black Emanual AME Church, in what appears to be a hate crime.

American Teen Who Tried to Join ISIS Convicted on Gun Charges

16-year-old American accused of planning to join ISIS found guilty of illegal possession of a firearm in South Carolina.

Teacher Faces Charges for 'Demonstrative' Holocaust Lesson

South Carolina teacher faces charges for dragging a student under a table, saying, "This is what the Nazis do to Jews."

Gingrich Surprises, Takes South Carolina

Despite earlier polls predicting a victory for Mitt Romney, CNN projects that Newt Gingrich will win the South Carolina primary.

Pro-Israel U.S. Rep. Tours Judea and Samaria

Rep. Alan Clemmons moved by the archaeological excavations in Judea and Samaria; plans to bring volunteers to help.

Bible Belt Legislator in Samaria: ‘G-d’s Promise is Forever'

A Bible Belt state legislator who backed a pro-Israel resolution hopes more states will follow. “G-d’s promise to Jews is forever."