The State newspaper

The LWVSC is not enthusiastic about the SC House's proposed  Congressional map because it doesn’t honor communities of interest. The plan significantly alters district lines in Richland County and the Lowcountry, but does so without addressing concerns about the amorphous 6th District, which still stretches from Columbia to Charleston. We believe they need a map that respects the communities of interest, and doing that will keep Charleston County whole.

Both the Senate and House maps are shaped in part by demographics that lead to many non-competitive districts in SC. The Senate map shows some effects from incumbent and partisan considerations. However, it is drawn with reasonable concern for communities of interest and it doesn’t reduce the number of competitive districts. However, the lack of competition that begins in population distributions is greatly amplified in the House map. This lack of competition is a very serious threat to representative democracy.

The Post & Courier:
Under the SC Senate proposal, Congressional District 1 would represent the fewest Black residents of South Carolina’s seven seats. "The 1st Congressional District is the lone, naturally competitive seat, which the Senate proposal makes a GOP stronghold," Teague said.

SC Lede PODCAST, Part 1:
An analysis of the current SC Senate and House redistricting maps before state lawmakers featuring Lynn Teague, VP Issues & Action,League of Women Voters of South Carolina.