Mary Green
Reporter
Mary Green covers the South Carolina State House for WIS and our sister stations WCSC in Charleston, WHNS in Greenville, WMBF in Myrtle Beach, WTOC in Savannah, WRDW in Augusta, and WBTV in Charlotte.
Prior to moving to Columbia, Mary reported for KCRG in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and WFXL in Albany, Georgia.
She was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and attended the University of Notre Dame (go Irish!).
Gov. Henry McMaster is urging lawmakers to get a bill to him as soon as possible to ensure South Carolina has enough power to keep the lights on for years to come.
Medical marijuana, hate crimes, judicial reform, and energy expansion are all on the line this week at the South Carolina State House.
With the state Senate’s unanimous approval Tuesday of a bipartisan bill to make menstrual or period products tax-exempt in South Carolina, an exemption already in place in more than 30 other states.
Right now, some South Carolinians face pending charges for offenses that were illegal as recently as last month but are now allowed.
Days after a contentious public hearing with state senators, Treasurer Curtis Loftis nearly put South Carolina’s entire financial system at risk of a cyberattack by saying he was going to post reams of account data online, according to a report released Tuesday.
As the number of reports of human trafficking across South Carolina rises, the number of emergency shelters for child and teenage survivors remains stagnant: just one.
The South Carolina State House may not scream “spring break destination” for most people.
Some proposals under state lawmakers’ consideration could affect who can play high school sports and when in South Carolina.
South Carolina lawmakers are looking to give the governor power to pick South Carolina’s top accountant, a position currently chosen by voters.
Trump boasts significant backing among many of South Carolina’s leading politicians.
A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina has cleared a hurdle in the Statehouse.
A push to allow adults in South Carolina to carry loaded guns without any training or a permit is now closer than ever to becoming reality.
According to lawmakers, the legislation is part of a larger attempt to keep minors safe from the dangers of the internet.
First Lady Jill Biden, Ph.D., will come to the Capital City to headline the South Carolina Educators for Biden-Harris campaign event.
A fight is back on at the State House over whether South Carolina will loosen up gun restrictions.
The governor of South Carolina is gearing up to lay out his vision for 2024 in the State of the State address Wednesday night.
After one more formal vote on this bill Thursday in the House, it next moves to the Senate for its consideration.
A bill filed at the State House aims to ensure South Carolina parents are involved in their kids’ and teens’ healthcare, but doctors and pharmacists warned it could unintentionally impede care for minors and many more South Carolinians.
During the pandemic, many Americans discovered the ease of getting groceries delivered straight to their doorsteps.
Renters are much more likely to be evicted in South Carolina than in most other states, according to data from the Eviction Lab at Princeton University.
Every day during the school year, thousands of students across South Carolina eat a meal or two in their school cafeteria.
Experts say South Carolina’s economy is looking bright headed into the new year with some clouds on the horizon.
Bars and restaurants across South Carolina fear they can’t afford to stay open if they want to serve an item essential to their business: alcohol.
A South Carolina organization wants to see the number of women running for office across the state next year triple.
South Carolina now has more open teaching jobs than ever before, according to a new report that found the state’s educator shortage continues to worsen.
‘South Carolina’s first’: SCDP chair after New Hampshire defies Democratic primary calendar
Decisions about what books are on local school library shelves across South Carolina could soon be under the control of leaders in Columbia.
Alzheimer’s, PTSD, and light and sound sensitivity are all examples of what are known as invisible disabilities, because they might not be apparent right away.
South Carolina leaders are calling for tougher criminal penalties following the death of a SLED K9 last month.
South Carolina’s First in the South Republican primary is a little over four months away, but another important deadline for candidates is coming up in just two weeks: the deadline to file to get their names on the ballot.
SLED K-9 Rico was killed when he was deployed during a manhunt in Charleston County Thursday.
A new partnership could help thousands of seniors across South Carolina access healthcare.
More than two years ago, Gov. Henry McMaster allocated a portion of COVID-19 relief money from the federal government toward training South Carolinians for high-demand jobs.
Could South Carolina become the first state in the southeast to guarantee every student eats for free at school?
Many South Carolinians with an interest in high school sports believe the playing field isn’t fair right now, especially when some of the state’s public charter schools are competing.
South Carolinians are bringing their ideas for how to make the state better for its children directly to the people with the power to enact change, who are hoping to gain more input in the coming weeks.
About one in 10 adults living in South Carolina has served the country through military service.
Gov. Henry McMaster is holding a press conference, where he’s expected to speak about Hurricane Idalia and the potential impacts and response in the Midlands.
Starting next week, many Americans will face new requirements to stay eligible for federal food assistance.
A father’s pride was on full display Friday at the Center for the Arts in Rock Hill, as state Rep. Brandon Guffey, R – York, guided Gov. Henry McMaster through a roomful of art bearing the signature of his son, Gavin.
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said he was not indicted in the same Georgia investigation in which former President Donald Trump was charged earlier this week because he did not do anything wrong.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Columbia on Saturday evening to headline the biggest event of the South Carolina Republican party history, according to event organizers.
In recent months, there have been some scary moments with medical emergencies at sporting events, like when Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills went into cardiac arrest in the middle of a game in January.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will sign a new boating safety regulation bill to make waters safer for all.
South Carolinians can now take home more of their favorite craft beer on their next trip to the brewery.
Five years ago, the largest prison riot in South Carolina history and the deadliest in the country in more than two decades left seven inmates dead and dozens injured.
A few key deadlines are coming up for hundreds of thousands of South Carolinians eligible for food assistance programs.
Tens of thousands of South Carolinians have reached out to the National 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline since it launched one year ago Sunday.
The July heat isn’t stopping hundreds of cyclists from pedaling from one side of South Carolina to the other over the next three days.
Hundreds of miles lie between South Carolina’s Upstate mountains and its Lowcountry coast.
