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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act in Landmark 6-3 Ruling
In a sweeping decision Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map and severely weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the final major protection against racial discrimination in voting. The 6-3 ruling raises the legal bar for proving voting discrimination so high that civil rights advocates say it effectively eliminates meaningful enforcement of the 60-year-old landmark law.
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Local Business
Read Section →Abbott Targets Chinese Med Devices in Cyber Crackdown
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered state health agencies to purge cybersecurity risks from Chinese-made medical devices, citing federal warnings of potential spying on patient data. The directive bans specific monitors and expands a prohibited tech list amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Agencies face an April 17 deadline to comply.
Apr 30
U.S. Mint Greenlights Gold Trump Coin for 250th Anniversary
Apr 30
California's Housing Paradox: Build More, Sell Faster
Apr 30
Santa Cruz's Brutal Math: $81 an Hour to Rent a Two-Bedroom
Apr 30
O'Leary Blasts NYC's Luxury Property Tax as 'Sheer Blind Stupidity'
Apr 30
State News
Read Section →Myrtle Beach Resort OK'd Despite Wetland, Dune Worries
Horry County Council has approved a sprawling beachfront resort in Myrtle Beach, fueling a clash between tourism booms and coastal safeguards. Critics decry risks to fragile wetlands and dunes amid South Carolina's rapid growth. As development surges, locals question if economic gains justify environmental costs.
Apr 30
Columbia Track Championships Draw Record Crowds as SC Athletes Set Standards
Apr 30
SC Universities Land $10M to Train Nursing Faculty Amid Shortages
Apr 30
Charleston Port Sets Sail: Record Cruise Traffic Lifts SC Economy
Apr 30
Gamecocks Blast Campbell 16-7, Punch Ticket to Columbia Regional Finals
Apr 30
National
Read Section →DOJ Photo Captures Armed Suspect's Chilling Selfie Before WHCD Attack
A mirror selfie of heavily armed suspect Cole Tomas Allen, taken in his Washington Hilton hotel room just before he allegedly tried to assassinate President Trump, has been released by the Justice Department. The image reveals knives, a holster and tools strapped to his body as he prepared to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Federal charges outline a meticulously planned assault thwarted by quick-acting law enforcement.
Apr 30
GOP Blueprint Targets End to Historic DHS Shutdown Crisis
Apr 30
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