SC Supreme Court Orders Ballots Returned
Tuesday afternoon the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled to have ballots and voting machines returned to Richland County officials in order to be counted.
Politics
SC legislators postpone hearing on election mess
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State lawmakers have postponed a hearing to question Richland County voting officials about Election Day problems that included broken machines and hours-long lines that led some voters to abandon the polls altogether.
Republicans, Democrats agree: SC elections a mess
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republicans and Democrats don't agree on much in South Carolina, but the leaders of both parties say this year's elections were a mess.
"Fiscal Cliff" Debate Moves Ahead
A potential economic calamity is looming. It's called the ``fiscal cliff'' and involves taxes and spending cuts.
SC GOP wants to stop Richland County vote recount
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans want the state's highest court to stop a recount of votes in Richland County.
SC picks Romney for president
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolinians have voted in favor of Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for president, based on early returns and exit polling.
USC faculty share views on presidential politics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Four political science scholars from the University of South Carolina are offering their insights into this year's presidential race as it enters its final week.
Election Nightmare Scenarios
Democrats and Republicans alike are fretting over what might go seriously wrong before, during or just after the Nov. 6 presidential election. Both parties have amassed lawyers and volunteers to watch polling places and appeal to local election officials if problems arise.
Politics Gets Scary
Politics can be a scary thing, escpecially as we creep closer to Halloween. Area stores say Presidential masks are all the rage every election year. This year is no different and may even determine who could be the next Commander in Chief.
SC's Haley Speaks at Women for Romney Event in NC
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has made her second trip to North Carolina in less than a week, this time to help Mitt Romney and urge women to focus on economic issues in the presidential election.
Thurmond's impact on politics focus of USC lecture
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina is scheduled to host a lecture on the impact that one of South Carolina's most notable figures had on modern politics.
Isaac not keeping SC delegates from GOP convention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Chad Connelly is making light of the state delegation's distance from the convention in Tampa, Fla.
SC GOP Thrilled with Romney VP pick
SC GOP thrilled with Ryan as VP pick.
NC GOP gets help from Ga., Tenn., SC Republicans
CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) — Republican Party organizations in three neighboring states say they'll send resources into North Carolina to help GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney win the Tar Heel state's electoral votes.
SC Senate overturns veto, sends $10M to Commerce
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has voted to use $10 million from a national mortgage settlement to close economic development deals.
National Politics
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- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
- White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending Apr 3, 2026 11:32 AM EDTThe White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday
- Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short Apr 3, 2026 11:30 AM EDTA rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts
- Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships Apr 3, 2026 8:34 AM EDTU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships
- Florida and Mississippi enact voter citizenship checks, sparking a lawsuit in the Sunshine State Apr 3, 2026 8:18 AM EDTGovernors in Florida and Mississippi have signed laws requiring officials to verify voters' citizenship
- A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general Apr 3, 2026 7:40 AM EDTBefore picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client
