Over 200 conservative leaders unite under Team Wilson
South Carolina Attorney General and conservative candidate for governor Alan Wilson announced his statewide steering committee, Team Wilson.
Politics
A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts
A top official at the Federal Reserve said Saturday that this month's stunning, weaker-than-expected report on the U.S. job market is strengthening her belief that interest rates should be lower.
Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington
President Donald Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington, prompting the city's mayor to voice concerns about the potential use of the National Guard to patrol the streets in the nation's capital.
Bauer, South Carolina’s former lieutenant governor, ends GOP primary challenge to Sen. Graham
Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is suspending his GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, shuttering his effort to oust the four-term incumbent after just more than a month and eschewing a “political climate that rewards deception over honesty, or ambition over unity.”
Seizure Safe Schools Act changes safety protocols in South Carolina schools
The Seizures Safe Schools Act took effect during the first week of July, requiring all South Carolina public and charter schools to adopt a seizure training program.
SC Governor wants to limit junk food items eligible for SNAP
Restrictions could be coming to more than 580,000 people in South Carolina who receive SNAP benefits.
SC GOP set to host Silver Elephant banquet this weekend
The 58th Annual Silver Elephant Gala will take place Saturday at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Appeals court tosses judge's contempt finding against Trump administration in prison deportations
An appeals court on Friday tossed out a judge’s contempt finding against the Trump administration in a case over deportations to an El Salvador prison.
House Oversight chair issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons
Comer said he wants the Justice Department to turn over the "full, complete, unredacted Epstein Files" on or before Aug. 19.
Rep. Nancy Mace officially kicks off run for SC Governor at event from Citadel Monday
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace officially announced her bid for SC Governor Monday
SC GOP's annual Silver Elephant Banquet this weekend in Columbia
The 58-th annual Silver Elephant Gala will be held Saturday, August 9 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Evette proposes illegal-immigration detention facility in SC
Pamela Evette has released her plan for what she calls the Palmetto Pen.
Community leaders will host forum Wednesday to discuss impact of Trump's tax law on SC
It's been nearly a month since Trump's tax and spending law, known as the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, went into effect after being signed into law on July 4th.
Rep. Nancy Mace launches statewide town hall tour to address key voter issues
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace announced Tuesday she is launching a new town hall series that will take her across the Palmetto State.
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil.
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- States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTThe governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions
- Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton's home Sep 12, 2025 7:50 PM EDTA judge has released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the Maryland home of John Bolton
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- Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation Sep 12, 2025 5:02 AM EDTThe governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America
- Josh Kraft, son of billionaire Patriots owner, drops out of Boston mayor’s race against Michelle Wu Sep 12, 2025 3:58 AM EDTSon of billionaire Patriots owner Josh Kraft announced Thursday that he is dropping out Boston’s mayoral election, in which he was set to battle incumbent Michelle Wu in November
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