About 88,000 undocumented immigrants live in the Palmetto state, according to estimates; officials and advocates are on alert for potential impacts

South Carolina Republicans slammed the Biden administration's border policies after an alleged bomb hoax by an illegal immigrant from Jordan shut a highway down for hours.

Trump’s pardons don’t erase a criminal conviction but they dismiss pending charges and release convicted people from prison and restore any rights that might have been taken away.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, drawing mixed reactions from South Carolina leaders. Here’s what they’re saying: Governor Henry McMaster (R) “President Trump’s inauguration is a powerful reminder that America’s best days are ahead of us.

On the eve of Monday’s inauguration of Republican President-elect Donald Trump, Biden delivered a final farewell from a state that holds special meaning after his commanding win in its 2020 Democratic primary set him up to achieve his life’s goal of being elected president of the United States.

Trump's sweeping pardons. In South Carolina, more than 34 people faced criminal charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Those charges will be cleared.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, he has built the most formidable foundation of Republican electoral strength since the Ronald Reagan era in the 1980s.

"On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump," Johnson said in a statement. "The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter.”

(WPDE) — Many South Carolina lawmakers have shared their thoughts on Inauguration Day. Donald Trump will be sworn-in as the 47th President around noon on Monday. When you defy the odds, get back up, and show the world the strength of America. @realDonaldTrump's resilience sends a message. Inauguration Day: The great American renewal begins.

We know the struggle to redeeming the soul of this nation is difficult and ongoing,” Biden said Sunday. “We must hold on to hope. We must stay engaged. We must always keep the faith in a better day to come.

Trump came out swinging in his inaugural address, calling Jan. 20, 2025, “Liberation Day,” and vowing sweeping changes via a series of executive actions.