This redesign of South Carolina's state flag was scrapped after state residents criticized the illustration of the palmetto tree in its center, which was compared to a toilet brush.

The proposed redesign was bound to stir up passions in South Carolina, given the popularity of the palmetto, the official state tree, on clothing, beach towels and other goods, Mr. Malyerck said.

Did you know lawmakers have refused to standardize the design, color and other elements of South Carolina’s state flag? Here’s why they need to do it.

South Carolina driver's licenses and ID cards will remain valid until their listed expiration dates and no immediate action is required.

South Carolina flags will be flying at half-staff Friday, Nov. 1. Here's what to know about Gov. Henry McMaster's half-staff flag order.

Lambasted by residents of the state, South Carolina’s newly proposed state flag has been scrapped, the Post and Courier reported this week. The South Carolina State Flag Study Committee was ...

Did you know lawmakers have refused to standardize the design, color and other elements of South Carolina’s state flag? Here’s why they need to do it.

A newly proposed South Carolina state flag has been scrapped, the Post and Courier reported this week, after the community took to social media about the picture.