New South Carolina abortion law halted until state Supreme Court review
South Carolina's new six-week abortion ban was signed into law just about 24 hours before Judge Clifton Newman halted it.
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South Carolina governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law
The law restricts most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, when most people do not know they are pregnant. It is effective immediately.
South Carolina "sister senators" on abortion ban
The Republican-led South Carolina legislature on Tuesday passed a six-week abortion ban. The only five women in the South Carolina state Senate discussed their opposition to the law. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
South Carolina women senators on abortion ban
South Carolina's Senate has voted to enact a ban on nearly all abortions after six weeks. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Henry McMaster's desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice reports from Columbia, South Carolina.
South Carolina lawmakers pass 6-week abortion ban
Doctors who violate it could face felony charges carrying two years imprisonment.
What happens if South Carolina bans abortions?
South Carolina is set to enact a ban on nearly all abortions after six weeks. The state's Senate passed the bill on Tuesday. It now heads to Republican Gov. Henry McMaster's desk for his signature. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice has more on what .
South Carolina to renew 6-week abortion ban
South Carolina is the latest state to pass a near-total ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. The South Carolina Senate approved the bill and sent it to the governor, who has promised to sign it. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
South Carolina passes 6-week abortion ban
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill to ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy, joining other Republican-led states across the South in restricting abortion access. The governor has promised to sign the bill. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Columbia, South Carolina.
Disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces new financial charges
The new charges focus on several financial schemes he allegedly committed over the course of years.
Girl fights off mom to save sister after 2nd sibling killed, sheriff says
"I'm very proud of her. I think she did an unbelievable job. She defended her family when no one else was available," the sheriff said.
Sen. Tim Scott announces run for president
Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, has officially announced he is running for president in 2024. Scott kicked off his campaign Monday with an event at Charleston Southern University in his hometown. Watch a portion of his address with analysis from CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns.
Tim Scott's uphill battle against Trump
Sen. Tim Scott has officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign. He is the latest high-profile Republican to join the party's growing presidential field, but even in his home state, he's polling well behind former President Donald Trump. Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and former Trump administration deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley joined CBS News to talk about Scott's chances.
Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential bid
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina on Friday announced he is joining the 2024 presidential race.
Groom reveals last thing bride said before fatal crash on wedding night
"I'm still trying to wrap my head around it, that night, going from an all-time high to an all-time low," Aric Hutchinson said.
Widower speaks at beach vigil after bride killed on wedding night
"She would've loved it," said Aric Hutchinson of his wife, Samantha Miller, who was killed in a car crash on their wedding night.
"Pregnant" woman has 1,500 grams of cocaine hidden in rubber belly
Police said they first saw a red flag when the man and woman in the car "gave conflicting information about her 'due date.'"
Driver in crash that killed bride was 3 times over legal limit, report says
The toxicology report shows the alleged drunken driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.261%.
Democrats face challenges in South Carolina
A Democrat hasn't won South Carolina in a presidential election since Jimmy Carter in 1976, and Donald Trump won the state by 12 points in 2020. Christale Spain, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, discusses her plan to change that for 2024.
Ex-teacher charged with child sex abuse 9 years after she left school
Reed Messer was extradited to Delaware after being arrested at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, police said.
Groom recovering after bride killed in suspected drunk driving crash
The couple were in a golf cart celebrating after the wedding reception when they were struck by a suspected drunk driver.
New UN report shows global food crisis
The latest report from the United Nations shows a 34% increase in food insecurity from 2021-2022. David Beasley, the former executive director of the United Nations World Food Programme, joins CBS News to discuss how climate change is exacerbating insecurity, the impact of the war in Ukraine, and the urgency of the crisis.
Bride killed by suspected drunk driver
A suspected drunk driver was traveling three times the speed limit when she hit a golf cart carrying a recently married bride and groom. All passengers were thrown from the cart, killing the bride and sending the groom to the hospital. Scott Hamilton, a reporter for Charleston Post and Courier, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the charges the suspect is facing.
Ukraine war refugee receives gift of sound
A young family that fled Ukraine last year and arrived as war refugees in South Carolina were in desperate need of answers and a miracle when they feared their young daughter was profoundly deaf. As "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud found out, all hope was not lost after they met hearing specialists in the U.S.
Details emerge about bride killed by alleged drunk driver on her wedding night
Samantha Miller, 34, died Friday in Folly Beach, South Carolina, while still wearing her wedding dress.
Tim Scott to name longtime aide campaign manager
As South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott prepares for a likely 2024 presidential bid, CBS News has exclusively learned he would name longtime aide and former chief of staff Jennifer DeCasper to be his campaign manager. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News political director Fin Gómez report.
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