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South Carolina schools prepare for upcoming school year with potential for federal cuts
LANCASTER, S.C. (WBTV) - The federal government is delaying 6-million dollars in federal grant money for various education programs. The South Carolina Department of Education said in a memo sent out to districts across the state, that no final...

Shane Beamer makes feelings known on LaNorris Sellers delivering SEC championship to South Carolina in 2025
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer expressed confidence in his team’s ability and resources to challenge for a championship this season. Answering questions at the ongoing SEC Media Days, Beamer maintained that the Gamecocks are...

California Political Roundup: Newsom tours South Carolina as DOJ sues over trans athlete policies
Here’s a look at the political headlines surrounding Newsom this week, from federal lawsuits to 2028 presidential buzz. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As California Governor Gavin Newsom wrapped up a trip to South Carolina, fresh speculation about his...

Newsom Visits South Carolina, Where Democrats Question His Appeal
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., speaks to a crowd gathered in a community center on Wednesday, July 9, ... More 2025, in Seneca, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved California Governor Gavin Newsom’s...

$2M lawsuit alleging fraud against S.C. senator running for governor
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A lawsuit has been filed against a South Carolina gubernatorial candidate. Documents in the South Carolina Public Index show Frank George Rogers “individually and derivatively as a member and on behalf of Exodus...

Nancy Mace discusses government modernization and policy views in recent statements
Representative Nancy Mace, who has served South Carolina’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, recently addressed a range of issues through a series of posts on social media. Her statements touched on government modernization, criminal...

Decision 2026: SC candidate for governor accused of stealing $2M from business partner in lawsuit
BY: SKYLAR LAIRD - JULY 14, 2025 11:18 AM A civil lawsuit accuses a state senator who’s running for governor of funneling more than $2 million from his aircraft chartering company into personal and campaign expenses. Sen. Josh Kimbrell’s campaign...

Lt. Governor Pamela Evette announces run for S.C. governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette has officially announced her run for governor. She made the announcement Greenville on Monday, July 14. Evette also announced her candidacy with a video on facebook that includes both...

"Fueling Putin's war machine": US Senators say penalise India, China, Brazil with 500% tarriff to deter trade with Russia
Washington DC [US]: Amid US President Donald Trump call for imposing 100 per cent "secondary tariffs" on Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to end the conflict in Ukraine within 50 days, Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal...

US Senators ask for 500% tariff on India, China, Brazil for trading with Russia
Washington DC Amid US President Donald Trump call for imposing 100 per cent "secondary tariffs" on Moscow if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to end the conflict in Ukraine within 50 days, Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have...
HCSO Joins Local And State Law Enforcement In Operation Southern Slow Down July 14-19
Sheriff Austin Garrett and members of the HCSO joined with law enforcement personnel from Georgia and Tennessee earlier this morning to kick-off the 9th Annual Operation Southern Slow Down speed enforcement campaign beginning today through this...

Zohran Mamdani Reacts to Andrew Cuomo Staying in NYC Mayoral Race
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani responded Monday after The New York Times reported that Andrew Cuomo will stay in the NYC mayoral race despite being handily defeated in the Democratic primary. Mamdani spokesperson Jeffrey Lerner...

‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats, including Beshear, lining up for 2028 presidential race
By The Associated Press Jul. 14, 2025 | 10:06 AM | SENECA, South Carolina The first presidential primary votes won't be cast for another two and a half years. And yet, over the span of 10 days in July, three Democratic presidential prospects are...

‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states to topple Republican administration
SENECA, S.C. (AP) — The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years. And yet, over the span of 10 days in July, three Democratic presidential prospects are scheduled to campaign in South Carolina. Nearly a half...

Years before primary, presidential hopefuls flocking to S.C.
SENECA, S.C. — The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years. And yet, over the span of 10 days in July, three Democratic presidential prospects are scheduled to campaign in South Carolina. Nearly a half dozen...
SC Lt. Gov. enters race to succeed Henry McMaster
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette said Monday that she’s running to succeed outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster. In a video posted on social media announcing her run, Evette touted her close alignment with and support from President Trump, as well as...

These 3 Democratic candidates are making moves for 2028
California Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to South Carolina last week, further fueling speculation about his ambitions to run for the White House. He reportedly visited churches, cafes and community centers in South Carolina, an early primary state,...

Mother and son plead guilty to killing man who used a wheelchair
South Carolina mother and son plead guilty to killing man who used a wheelchair IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR IN SOUTH...

Mace introduces bill targeting immigration benefits linked to Hamas sympathizers
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-Charleston) | Official WebsiteU.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-Charleston) | Official Website Congresswoman Nancy Mace of South Carolina has reintroduced the No Amnesty for Hamas Sympathizers Act. The legislation aims to block...

SC GOP National Committeeman who called for more diverse Republican Party dies at 71
COLUMBIA — Glenn McCall, a longtime South Carolina Republican leader who helped write the famed 2013 report that called for a more inclusive and diverse GOP, has passed away. He died July 11 from complications from surgery, according to the state...