South Carolina Code § 17-17-190

Suspension of habeas corpus by Governor.
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If, during any insurrection, rebellion or any unlawful obstruction of the laws, as set forth in SECTION 25-1-1850, the Governor in his judgment shall deem the public safety to require it, he may suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in any case throughout the State or any part thereof.

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