Gov. Henry McMaster delivered his sixth State of the State address on Wednesday evening. In his speech, the governor highlighted the prosperous growth of South Carolina and charged the General Assembly to continue to work for the common good.

Tomorrow, the House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee will meet to discuss House Bill 3774: the Human Life Protection Act, a bill that significantly limits abortion and protects the lives of mothers.

National School Choice Week 2023 is Jan. 22-28. It is a time to inform, inspire and empower parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, while spreading public awareness of the importance and benefits of school choice.  

Today, by a 3-2 split decision, the S.C. State Supreme Court overruled the state's Heartbeat Law that was signed by Gov. Henry McMaster in February of 2021. The law prohibited abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat in the womb, or six weeks after conception.

The beginning of the year marks the start of a new legislative session in the Palmetto State. We are thankful that the S.C. General Assembly has already prioritized school choice and other education initiatives in the first week of 2023.

The S.C. Catholic Conference wishes you and your loved ones a happy New Year! We hope this year is filled with joy and renewal for you and your family.

On Jan. 5, the S.C. Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the state's capital punishment law. The ruling will determine the fate of Richard Moore, a man sentenced to death in 2001 after being convicted of robbery and murder.