Early voting for South Carolina’s Nov. 3 election starts Oct. 19
Early voting for South Carolina’s Nov. 3 Statewide General Election begins Monday, Oct. 19.
Politics
Lawyers for Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is 'biased'
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook's lawyers say that a committee set up by the White House last week to investigate an accusation against her is “demonstrably biased," though they did not close the door on the possibility that she would appear before the panel.
Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month
The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices.
House Democrats plan a first 100-days agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections
House Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda focused on delivering their campaign promises — making life more affordable and conducting vast oversight of the Trump administration — if the party seizes majority control in next month's elections.
Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump's tariffs
Nelson Vandermeer voted Republican for decades but balked at supporting President Donald Trump, fearing that the Republican's plan for tariffs on imports would hurt workers more than help.
Medicare for all support surges
A health idea once considered fringe is gaining support, Medicare for all.
Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress
The House speaker stood before Donald Trump during his first term at the White House and pointed a finger, declaring that with this president, “All roads lead to Putin.”
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE
The Supreme Court, siding with the Trump administration, agreed on Tuesday to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about trillionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Feud spills onto South Carolina debate stage as Darline Graham, Annie Andrews snipe in Senate race
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews took their campaign trail sniping to the debate stage Sunday night, with each candidate arguing their case for the Senate seat in a race that has appeared to become unexpectedly close in the weeks ahead of the midterms.
Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposals
President Donald Trump has pushed Congress to pass a proof-of-citizenship law, signed an executive order seeking a national voter ID requirement and tried to limit mail voting through U.S. Postal Service changes.
SC Superintendent releases 2026's school report cards
South Carolina's Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver is releasing this year's school report cards Monday (October 12).
US stocks hover near their latest record in mixed trading on Wall Street
Stocks kicked off a busy week on Monday with mixed trading on Wall Street that is keeping the market hovering around its all-time high.
General Election early voting begins Monday
Early voting for the November General Election runs Monday, October 19 through Saturday, October 31.
Debate for U.S. Senate seat takes place Sunday
The debate for the U.S. Senate seat takes place this Sunday, October 11.
State Rep. Michael Rivers arrested, charged with pointing a firearm after June incident
South Carolina State Representative Michael Rivers has been arrested and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm following the conclusion of an investigation stemming from a June 9 incident, according to a new release from SLED.
National Politics
- Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections Oct 21, 2026 6:34 AM EDTRising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections
- Democrat in Ohio governor's race pushes back against unattributed ad featuring her estranged mother Oct 20, 2026 8:43 PM EDTDr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, is pushing back forcefully against an unattributed ad circulating online in which her long-estranged mother calls her “a liar” and insinuates she has mental health issues
- WNBA Finals and the national anthem: The rules and why some teams stay on the court and others don't Oct 20, 2026 2:50 PM EDTFans who don’t usually watch the WNBA might be asking why the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream weren't on the court during the playing of the national anthem ahead of Game 1 or 2 of the league’s championship series
- Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day Oct 20, 2026 2:00 PM EDTPoll chaplains and lay peacekeepers have maintained a calm presence over the last few election cycles
- Wins have been hard to come by at SoFi for both tenants with Rams, Chargers a combined 1-5 at home Oct 20, 2026 1:54 PM EDTThe Rams and Chargers each had high hopes for playing on their home field in Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium, but things aren't going as planned
- After slow start in loss to Bears, Penix and Falcons have urgency to turn their season around Oct 20, 2026 5:31 AM EDTAnother slow start to a game has left the Atlanta Falcons with an urgent need to reverse momentum in the slow start to their season
- Jim Harbaugh looking for answers in all aspects of the Chargers' struggling offense Oct 20, 2026 5:31 AM EDTThe Los Angeles Chargers are searching for solutions to their struggling offense as they remain winless this season
- Colts face an uphill battle to save their season as problems mount and Chris Ballard is fired Oct 20, 2026 5:31 AM EDTThe firing of Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard hit coach Shane Steichen hard
- Monken says Browns' offense could be 'smoother,' but his 4-2 team has come through late in games Oct 20, 2026 5:30 AM EDTTodd Monken didn't expect the Cleveland Browns' offense to have so many growing pains after six games
- Rams are running out of explanations for poor start. They're also nearly out of chances to fix it Oct 20, 2026 5:30 AM EDTSix games into a season that began with Super Bowl aspirations, the Los Angeles Rams are having existential crises instead
