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
- Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers Oct 28, 2026 3:39 PM EDTGeorgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first woman to be elected governor in the United States
- Trump's cure for Republicans' midterm woes is more Trump. Will it work? Oct 28, 2026 7:00 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump wants midterm voters to imagine he's on the ballot and has seized the political spotlight in a way that makes such make-believe seem a bit more real
- Republicans emphasize transgender ads, putting cultural issues over economy Oct 28, 2026 6:58 AM EDTRepublicans have spent an estimated $183 million on television ads focused on transgender-related attacks against Democrats in the final phase of this year’s midterm elections
- Special master could evaluate Justice Department's claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls Oct 28, 2026 2:50 AM EDTA federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls
- Ex-FBI officials due back in court in Hunter Biden laptop case Oct 28, 2026 2:02 AM EDTA federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about their participation in and knowledge of investigations involving Hun...
- Prominent Georgia Republican gets 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in Ponzi scheme Oct 27, 2026 2:58 PM EDTA prominent Georgia Republican has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme
- US consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit Oct 27, 2026 2:51 PM EDTAmericans’ confidence in the economy rebounded somewhat in October as gas prices fell modestly but remain elevated
- Libertarians could spoil Republicans' chances in the fight for control of the US Senate Oct 27, 2026 12:25 PM EDTLibertarian candidates in highly competitive U.S. Senate races could play spoiler in a year the Senate majority hangs in the balance
- How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections Oct 27, 2026 6:46 AM EDTWhen President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, he said it would last a matter of weeks
- Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course Oct 27, 2026 6:39 AM EDTA federal judge has agreed to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital
