Data shows South Carolina is spending more money than other states to boost people’s health, but it’s not paying off: South Carolinians are among the unhealthiest Americans.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster denied clemency for the man set to be executed Friday night for a 2001 Dorchester County murder.

Bowman maintained his innocence since his arrest and started his final statement with “I did not kill Kandee Martin.” His lawyers said he was convicted on the word of several friends and relatives who ...