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The military is spying on bathrooms—and you're paying for it
The Trump administration has found a new way to harass transgender military members. A newly surfaced Defense Department memo, which 404 Media unearthed via Freedom of Information Act request, revealed that taxpayer dollars are being used to...

Abbott Thanks Fellow Governors for Support Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott thanked his fellow Governors across the country for providing critical emergency response and recovery resources to Texas following a request for support after devastating flooding across the state. Image for illustration...

Brownsville Mayor Joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Executive Management Training Program
Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr. has been selected to be a member of the ninth class of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative (Home – Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative), joining 47 mayors total from 17 countries to...

South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for July 16, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 16, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 16 drawing 04-21-43-48-49, Powerball: 22, Power Play: 2 Check...

How third parties like the Know-Nothings, Free Soilers, and others shaped U.S. politics
From the Anti-Masonic Party in the early 1800s to last year’s ill-fated No Labels, nascent political parties have been a near-constant feature of U.S. politics. Some are impactful, others ephemeral, but few endure for long. Though the Republican...

New data shows how WA voters turned out for 2024 presidential election
Nationally, 66.9% of women and 63.7% of men voted, among those eligible. There were only four states where men voted at a higher rate than women: Ohio, South Carolina, Idaho and Maine. Historically, young adults tend to vote at a much lower rate...

Lincolnville community hears from Graham seat race candidates in senatorial forum
LINCOLNVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Community members heard from several candidates challenging Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat in a senatorial forum. Around 10 groups, including the 50501 organizers focused on democracy, held the senatorial forum at the...

Trump Admin Responds to US Government Worker Banned from Leaving China
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston...

Austin Peay students explore African American history in South Carolina
CLARKSVILLE, TN − A group of Austin Peay State University students, led by Associate Professor Eboné Amos, recently traveled to South Carolina to explore the region’s African American history firsthand, immersing themselves in the cultural and...

'Trust Christ' sign lands man in legal fight with South Carolina town
CHAPIN, S.C. (WACH) — A South Carolina man who stood silently on a public sidewalk holding a Christian sign is now at the center of a federal lawsuit alleging the town violated his First Amendment rights. On Wednesday, the First Liberty Institute...

SC Medal of Honor recipient James Livingston backs Pam Evette for governor in 2026 GOP primary
One of South Carolina’s most recognizable war heroes is picking a favorite in the 2026 governor’s race — and it’s not the combat veteran. Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James Livingston, a Medal of Honor recipient and a fixture in the state’s...

Valley voters meet candidates for city elections
BY DAVID BELL THE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — Residents in the city of Valley had the opportunity recently to meet and talk to candidates running for mayor and city council positions. The meet-and-greet event was held July 7 at the Valley Community...

Nancy Mace posts criticism on crime terminology and legal accountability
Rep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshotRep. Nancy Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. Nancy Mace, a U.S. Congresswoman...

Indian Land Man Charged in Sexual Assault of Waxhaw, NC Teen
A South Carolina resident has been arrested and charged following a Waxhaw Police Department investigation into an alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl.According to officials, the case involves 22-year-old Philip J.?Emerson of Indian Land,...

New data shows how Washington state voters turned out for 2024 presidential election
Gene Balk / FYI Guy / The Seattle Times (TNS) Lately, it seems, every federal election is billed as the most important of our lifetime," and that was certainly true of the 2024 presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Another...

South Carolina Airport Upgrades FBO Cerulean Aviation
South Carolina Airport Upgrades FBO Cerulean Aviation The $15 million project nearly triples the facility at KGSP As a result of a $15 million expansion, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has drastically improved services at Cerulean...

Is “Left-Lane Lounging” Illegal in South Carolina? The Law on Passing Lanes
Drivers in South Carolina often debate the etiquette, and legality, of cruising slowly in the leftmost lane of multi-lane highways. While it’s a common source of frustration for many motorists, the answer is clear: driving slower than the flow of...

Monthly ICE arrests triple in South Carolina , stats show
GREENVILLE, S.C. - New data shows immigration agents are making more arrests in South Carolina following President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations. The data shows most of these arrests are on people already facing charges or currently...

'No one is above the law' | DA finds deadly use of force by Newton police lieutenant not legally justified
Camden Childers, 21, was killed in a shooting on June 26 after a police chase in Catawba County. CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A police officer is facing charges after he shot and killed a man during a pursuit in June. Newton police lieutenant Carlos...

Former Baltimore Orioles prospect Chase Childers dies saving swimmers in South Carolina
A one-time police officer and former Baltimore Orioles minor leaguer died over the weekend helping to rescue swimmers caught in a rip current off the South Carolina coast, officials said Thursday. Anderson "Chase" Childers, 38, "lost his life this...