Rep. Justin Bamberg offers to be Nikki Haley's VP
Democratic State Representative Justin Bamberg has offered to cross the aisle and join Nikki Haley's ticket for the presidency as her vice president in a longshot attempt.
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GOP Congressman Jeff Duncan won't run for 8th term in his South Carolina district
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan said Wednesday he will not run for an eighth term in his solidly Republican South Carolina district.
Another Republican debate is canceled after Haley says she'll only participate if Trump does, too
Another Republican presidential debate has been canceled after Nikki Haley's refusal to participate in any forum that doesn't also include former President Donald Trump, meaning that for the first time in years there will not be an on-the-ground face-off ahead of New Hampshire's primary next week.
2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: DeSantis follows up Iowa caucus with Palmetto State stops
After his morning trip to Greenville, Ron DeSantis made a stop by Columbia to speak at the statehouse before leaving South Carolina for New Hampshire.
Iowa caucus-goers preliminary entrance poll results project Trump winner
A highly conservative Iowa caucus electorate had long locked in their pick before Monday night's voting and feel that even if former President Donald Trump were convicted of a crime, he would still be fit for office, according to preliminary entrance poll results.
Benedict College to host MLK celebration
One of South Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities is hosting an event to honor the life and legacy of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.
VP Harris addressed SC residents at 'King Day at the Dome'
In her speech at the statehouse, Harris said that the freedoms of many Americans are under threat and that it’s an important year to go out and vote.
John Kerry, the US climate envoy, to leave the Biden administration
John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy on climate, is stepping down from the Biden administration in the coming weeks, according to two people familiar with his plans.
President Biden to speak at First in the Nation Celebration dinner in SC
The South Carolina Democratic Party announced that President Joe Biden will serve as the keynote speaker for the party’s first-in-the-nation celebration dinner.
U.S., U.K., launch retaliatory attacks against Houthi targets
The U.S. and U.K. militaries have launched retaliatory strikes against multiple Iranian-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, according to a U.S. official.
2023 ANNUAL REPORT: Attorney General Alan Wilson speaks about reducing human trafficking in Palmetto State
In South Carolina, 40 of the 46 counties saw cases and suspicious activity can be anonymously reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
AP: Christie will announce at New Hampshire town hall that he’s ending presidential bid
Christie, 61, has been under intense pressure to exit the Republican presidential primary race as critics of Donald Trump work to unify behind a viable alternative to the former president. His impending exit was confirmed by a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to disclose private discussions.
Longest currently serving state senator in US plans to retire in South Carolina
The longest currently serving state senator in the U.S. doesn’t plan to run for office again this year in South Carolina.
Bill banning transgender youth transitional care advances
An item on this years legislative agenda aiming to ban transgender youth from accessing transitional related healthcare has advanced in the House.
2024 legislative session begins at SC statehouse
“I’m going to start out by saying that our number one bill this year is the ‘Help Not Harm’ Bill,” said Rep. John McCravy from Greenwood.
National Politics
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- Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states Jan 22, 2026 8:21 PM ESTPresident Donald Trump's budget office is telling government agencies to compile data on federal money sent to a group of 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia
- Florida Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon announces challenge to GOP U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody Jan 22, 2026 6:41 PM ESTDemocratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election
- Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties Jan 22, 2026 7:25 AM ESTJoe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure
- Judge tosses lines of NYC’s only Republican House seat, as state enters redistricting wars Jan 22, 2026 2:37 AM ESTA judge has thrown out the boundaries of New York City's only Republican congressional seat, ordering a redrawing due to unconstitutional vote dilution of Black and Hispanic residents
- Judge strikes down boundaries of New York City's only congressional district represented by a Republican Jan 21, 2026 11:01 PM ESTJudge strikes down boundaries of New York City's only congressional district represented by a Republican
- From the NFL sidelines to a US Senate race: Michele Tafoya's new play Jan 21, 2026 2:41 PM ESTFormer NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya has launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate
- After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle Trump on immigration Jan 21, 2026 8:21 AM ESTDemocrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota
- Utah's chief justice speaks out as Republicans look to expand the state Supreme Court Jan 21, 2026 4:21 AM ESTUtah's Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Spencer Cox are saying they support a proposal to expand the state Supreme Court's five-judge panel to seven
- Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against the president's foes is leaving post Jan 21, 2026 3:01 AM ESTLindsey Halligan, who as a top Justice Department prosecutor pursued indictments against a pair of President Donald Trump’s adversaries, is leaving her position
