Democrat kicking off campaign for SC schools chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Democrat Montrio Belton is officially launching his campaign to be South Carolina's next schools superintendent.
Politics
Anthony dropping out of SC superintendent's race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State Rep. Mike Anthony is dropping out of the race to be South Carolina's next superintendent and will instead seek a seventh House term.
SC Democrats promise to vet candidates in 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats hope a combination of enthusiasm, a desire to change the direction of the state and more careful vetting of people seeking the party's nominations will help them make gains next election. Democrats acknowledge…
SC prosecutor Wilson taking helm of national group
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is taking the helm of an organization that works to elect more Republicans as state attorneys general across the country. But the first-term prosecutor says he's also looking…
Cruz visiting SC for pastors' policy briefing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is making another trip to South Carolina this week. The Texas Republican is a scheduled speaker at a pastors' policy briefing in Columbia hosted by the South Carolina Renewal Project. The two-day…
SC gearing up for launch of insurance exchange
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Uninsured South Carolinians can begin signing up for health coverage Tuesday through the online marketplace created under the federal health care overhaul. But many residents may have no idea how to do that in…
Mayor: "Keep Politics out of Policing"
City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin minces no words involving two critical incidents involving city employees and high-profile members of the community.
SC Legislature passes 2013-14 budget compromise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature has passed a compromise on how to spend $6.7 billion in state taxes.
SC's 2013 session ending with much left undone
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The 2013 legislative session may be characterized more for what lawmakers did not accomplish than the laws they passed.
SC House panel says cybersecurity bill too rushed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill aimed at strengthening cyber-security across state government may be dead for the year, but legislators expect to incorporate the essentials into the state budget.
SC Senate defeats effort to expand Medicaid
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators defeated another attempt by Democrats to extend Medicaid coverage under the federal health care law.
SC Senate likely to be on the budget next week too
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The budget debate in the South Carolina Senate is almost certain to stretch into a second week.
Connelly re-elected as chairman of SC Republicans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans have re-elected Chad Connelly as their leader.
Harrison is voted new chairman of SC Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats have elected a new chairman.
Harrison is voted new chairman of SC Democrats
South Carolina Democrats have elected a new chairman.
National Politics
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- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term Jun 3, 2026 10:17 AM EDTLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff in her bid for reelection
- California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting Jun 3, 2026 10:09 AM EDTCalifornia’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
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- California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change Jun 3, 2026 8:25 AM EDTTwo Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom
- Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor Jun 3, 2026 7:21 AM EDTFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor
- Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students Jun 3, 2026 7:04 AM EDTUnder the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for students of color are being cast as discriminatory against white students
