SC House votes to expand its ethics panel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has expanded its ethics committee to include an equal number of Republicans and Democrats.
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SC House re-elects Bobby Harrell as speaker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Bobby Harrell will retain his powerful post as speaker of the South Carolina House.
SC Democrats call for independent hacking probe
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation of South Carolina's hacked state tax returns and want tax credits for residents who have to deal with having their identities stolen.
APNewsBreak: SC high court orders ballots returned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Supreme Court has ordered state police to return ballots and voting machines to Richland County officials so that they can be tallied.
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.
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.
National Politics
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- Different needs but similar fears arise in communities on both ends of Missouri's redistricting Nov 14, 2025 1:25 PM ESTThe rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district
- Former Democratic congressman launches comeback bid in new Salt Lake City district Nov 14, 2025 3:41 AM ESTTwo Democrats are now running in a redrawn Utah congressional district with improved chances for their party
- Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson Nov 14, 2025 2:21 AM ESTFirst-term Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded his reelection fight to progressive activist Katie Wilson on Thursday, handing another victory to leftist Democrats around the country frustrated with unaffordability, homelessness, public safety and the ...
