Carolinas

South Carolina’s Shane Beamer Confirms Safety Judge Collier Hospitalized but Stable After Game Injury; Updates on Team’s Health Post-Missouri Victory

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Columbia, SC – South Carolina emerged victorious over Missouri with a final score of 34-30, but the win was overshadowed by a concerning moment involving defensive back Judge Collier. Collier was transported to a hospital following an upper body injury during the game, according to South Carolina coach Shane Beamer. Beamer, addressing the media after the game, assured fans and attendees that Collier’s condition was stable and the hospital visit was mainly precautionary. “He felt OK when I went onto the field to check on him,” Beamer explained. “But the medical team decided to take … Read more

South Carolina’s Unique Five-County Circuit: A Closer Look at the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office

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Beaufort, South Carolina – The vast and picturesque Lowcountry of South Carolina, known for its marshy sea islands and historical towns, is served by the Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, the principal prosecutorial agency overseeing one of the state’s unique judicial arrangements. This agency is tasked with a significant judicial responsibility, catering to the legal oversight of Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties. Spanning an area of 3,200 square-miles, this circuit is notably the only one in the state that encompasses five counties. The Solicitor’s Office, conducting legal battles and upholding justice, plays a pivotal … Read more

Legal Battle Ignites Over South Carolina’s Transgender Healthcare Restrictions

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Columbia, S.C. — A recently filed lawsuit in South Carolina is aiming to block a state law that allegedly restricts transgender individuals under the age of 18 from accessing gender-affirming care. The legal challenge, brought forth by impacted families alongside doctors, cites the law as discriminatory, posing significant threats to the welfare of transgender youth. The controversy centers on a measure enacted by South Carolina lawmakers that prohibits the use of state funds for any gender transition procedures. This includes surgeries, hormone therapies, and other related medical services. Critics say this effectively denies essential healthcare … Read more

South Carolina’s Recent Gender-Affirming Care Legislation Prompted by Federal Lawsuit

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Columbia, SC — South Carolina’s newest legislation restricting gender-affirming care for minors has come under fire, triggering a federal lawsuit that challenges the law’s constitutionality. Filed by a coalition of civil rights organizations and families affected by the ban, the lawsuit argues that the law discriminates unjustly against transgender youths, violating both their constitutional rights and the Equal Protection Clause. Governor Henry McMaster, who recently signed the bill into law, has asserted that the intention behind this measure is to protect minors from undergoing irreversible medical procedures. However, critics argue that the new law interferes … Read more