Politicians Walk Local Parade Route
The 35th annual Labor Day parade brought some of the state's best known politicians to Chapin.
Politics
SC Democrats busy just 100 days before election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats plan a weekend of knocking on doors and talking to voters just 100 days before the November elections.
SC Dems share food, politics in new headquarters
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Politics and prose are on the agenda as South Carolina's Democrats celebrate the opening of Sumter County's new party headquarters.
Democratic Governors releases ad critical of Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Democratic Governors Association's first TV ad of 2014 in South Carolina criticizes Gov. Nikki Haley's child welfare agency.
SC Republicans gather for unity lunch in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans in Columbia say they want to show unity in their party after the primaries.
SC voters return to polls for runoff contests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Voters will return to the polls to pick their parties' choice to be South Carolina's education superintendent, while Republicans will also pick their lieutenant governor nominee.
Huckabee, Santorum in SC to help in GOP runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two potential presidential contenders for 2016 are campaigning in South Carolina to help Republicans seeking the state's No. 2 post.
SC Republicans Eye U.S. Senate Post Primary
The governor's mansion was the backdrop for the party after the elections party, where Haley is touting whom she calls two rock stars for the United States senate.
U.S. Senate Seats
The South Carolina Primaries take center stage Tuesday night.
Supt. Of Ed. Republicans Atwater and Spearman Advance to a runoff
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Republicans Sally Atwater, and Molly Spearman have advanced to a runoff for Superintendent of Education in South Carolina.
Former SC Sen. Dick Elliott dies at age 78
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina legislator Dick Elliott, who represented coastal Horry County and the Pee Dee for 30 years in the Statehouse, is dead at age 78.
Former SC Senator Dies at 78
Former Senator Dick Elliot died over the weekend following 30 years of service at the State House.
4 GOP lieutenant governor candidates debate in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The four Republicans who want to become South Carolina's last elected lieutenant governor all gave their vision on how they can help seniors during a debate in Columbia.
SC Democrats pick sides in US Senate primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Democratic Party is taking sides in one of its primaries for the U.S. Senate.
Sheheen releases 1st TV ad in bid against Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democratic state Sen. Vincent Sheheen has released his first TV ad in his rematch against Gov. Nikki Haley.
National Politics
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- Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference Apr 9, 2026 7:22 AM EDTThe Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest begins to take shape
- California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots Apr 8, 2026 5:49 PM EDTThe California Supreme Court has ordered a Republican county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it
- Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia Apr 8, 2026 7:53 AM EDTRepublican Clay Fuller has won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia
- Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor Apr 8, 2026 7:22 AM EDTCalifornia Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor
- Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority Apr 8, 2026 4:02 AM EDTDemocratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- How big of a tent do Democrats want? Michigan's Senate primary is testing the limits Apr 7, 2026 4:52 PM EDTProgressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is teaming up with online streamer Hasan Piker for campus events that are already sparking backlash
- Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race Apr 7, 2026 12:45 AM EDTPresident Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race
- DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters Apr 6, 2026 8:35 PM EDTGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations
- How Graham Platner is using trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign Apr 5, 2026 11:30 AM EDTDemocrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message
