Governor's Carolighting this Sunday
The Governor's Office is preparing to light the state Christmas tree.
Politics
Texas Judge blocks President Biden's 'Loan Forgiveness' policy
A Federal Judge in Texas blocks President Biden's 'Loan Forgiveness' policy
US vote counting unaffected by cyberattacks, officials say
No digital intrusions are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote
Lexington residents vote against tax raise to fix roadways
Lexington County voters have voted against a tax raise to fix the roads and bridges.
Lisa Ellis thanks supporters, concedes from race
Earlier today in a statement, Lisa Ellis reflected on the midterm elections and formally conceded from the Superintendent of Education race.
SC Election results and updates: Vote 2022
A look at results from Election day in SC and across the Nation
Majority Whip, Jim Clyburn heads back to Congress for 16th term
Congressman Jim Clyburn is being called the winner of the 2022 Mid term election according to the Associated Press.
Joe Cunningham thanked supporters in Charleston
Late this evening Joe Cunningham spoke to supporters at the American Theatre in Charleston.
AP: GOP’s US Rep Nancy Mace wins reelection in SC 1st District
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Annie Andrews to retain her 1st Congressional district seat for the GOP.
S.C. State Superintendent of Ed still too close to call
South Carolina State Superintendent of Education race is still too close to call
AP: Rep. Joe Wilson wins his 11th term in Congress
While the votes are still coming in, the AP says it appears Rep. Joe Wilson (R) will head back to representing the 2nd district for what will be his 11th full term.
Gov. McMaster wins history-making 2nd term in South Carolina
Republican Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina has won a historic reelection bid after he faced voters one last time in his long political career.
AP: Congressman Jeff Duncan wins re-election
With no opposition to his reelection campaign, The Associated Press and South Carolina Election Commission have Republican Congressman Jeff Duncan will continue to represent the 3rd District for the U.S. House of Representatives
On the ballot: Transportation Penny Tax
Lexington County voters face a decision regarding roads and bridges today.
2022 State Superintendent of Education race
There are some key races among the most closely watched tonight.
National Politics
- Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill Jul 27, 2026 5:04 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump is calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until they pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill
- Years of scandals haven't stopped Ken Paxton. Can James Talarico change that? Jul 27, 2026 11:52 AM EDTDemocrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas
- Trump's border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting Jul 27, 2026 8:17 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump’s border czar said the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer involved in the deadly shooting of a Colombian native in Maine is under internal review
- Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus' Jul 27, 2026 7:05 AM EDTIsrael’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city
- US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list Jul 27, 2026 6:58 AM EDTA federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Donald Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot
- Talarico trying to win back Hispanics along Texas border who swung to GOP Jul 25, 2026 2:01 PM EDTDemocratic Senate candidate James Talarico toured Texas's southern border
- Biden drops lawsuit seeking to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews Jul 25, 2026 1:54 AM EDTJoe Biden has dropped a lawsuit in which he sought block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of his interviews with a memoir ghostwriter before the Delaware Democrat was elected president
- Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate Jul 24, 2026 11:00 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has ordered his administration to install signs at the Smithsonian's U.S. history museum
- Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar Jul 24, 2026 5:32 AM EDTDemocrats are expected to recommend the states that will hold the first presidential nominating contests in 2028, likely cementing a calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of more racially diverse states
- Trump welcomes the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House Jul 24, 2026 12:33 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump has celebrated the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, calling the team “one of the great brands anywhere in the world.”
