SC Election Commission votes to remove executive director
According to a statement from Commission Chairman Dennis Shed, the commission voted to remove Howard Knapp as Executive Director effective immediately.
Politics
'A troubling prospect;' SC Supreme Court dismisses case challenging state gerrymandering
The South Carolina Supreme Court dismissed a case challenging partisan gerrymandering in the state Wednesday, indicating that the practice can only be addressed by the state legislature that gerrymandered the Congressional district map in the first place.
SC senator proposes 'Remembering Charlie Kirk Act', campus conduct codes
Sen. Mike Reichenbach, representing Florence County, announced a new act he plans to file when the Senate returns to legislative session, called "Remembering Charlie Kirk Act."
Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdown
Democratic leaders lashed out Tuesday at a short-term spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month, warning Republicans they will not support a measure that doesn't address their concerns on the soaring cost of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast
With the Federal Reserve widely expected Wednesday to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking for signals about next steps: How deeply might the Fed cut in the next few months?
Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes
President Donald Trump is escalating threats to crack down on what he describes as the “radical left” following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, stirring fears that his administration is trying to harness outrage over the killing to suppress political opposition.
Coastal Carolina University: One employee fired, one suspended following social media posts on Kirk assassination
Since the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk last Wednesday, universities have been firing and suspending employees for comments on social media about his death.
Clemson University fires three employees following social media comments
Clemson university has drawn calls from donors, students, and political leaders to remove the employees due to comments made following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Gov. McMaster issues executive order updating work-from-home policies for state employees
The order directs the state division of human resources to implement updated and revised telecommuting and remote work policies for state employees.
Charlie Kirk dies after shot while visiting Utah university, Trump says
Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said.
Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court granted an unusually quick hearing on President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Tuesday, putting a policy at the center of his economic agenda squarely before the nation's highest court.
Trump is upsetting the US allies needed to counter China
President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade and immigration policies are undermining relationships that have been cornerstones of American foreign policy to counter China's growing influence, eroding years of diplomatic investments spanning administrations.
South Korea sends plane to US to bring back workers detained in immigration raid
A South Korean charter plane left for the U.S. on Wednesday to bring back Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia last week, though officials said the return of the plane with the workers onboard will not happen as quickly as they had hoped.
Rep. Nancy Mace pushes amendment to ensure military buys only American-caught seafood
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "Shrimpgate" waters.
'It breaks my heart': Hearing on proposed total abortion ban scheduled for early October
In early October, a proposed Senate Bill seeking a total abortion ban for South Carolina will have a public sub-committee hearing.
National Politics
- What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections Apr 9, 2026 12:02 PM EDTMany young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition
- 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
