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Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out

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U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks to attendees at the SC Democratic Party’s Blue Palmetto Dinner on May 29, 2026. AP Photo Courtesy: Meg Kinnard BY JOEY CAPPELLETTI AND MEG KINNARD Updated 5:37 PM EDT, July 24, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nominating schedule, cementing a dramatic break from…

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SCSM fixture now in Guiness Book of World Records

Jul 22, 2026 7:24 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

A South Carolina State Museum fixture is now in the Guiness Book of World Records.

SEC’s move to 9-game conference schedules pauses some rivalries and awakens others

Jul 22, 2026 12:48 PM EDT

Associated Press,

It used to be the biggest rivalry game of the week, the month — maybe the entire season.

Other candidates for U.S. Senate race

Jul 21, 2026 5:50 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Sen. Darline Graham is not the only one throwing her hat in the race for the U.S. Senate seat.

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name

Jul 20, 2026 11:40 AM EDT

Associated Press,

After 246 years, Pvt. John Pumphrey is unknown no more.

SC among foreclosure leaders

Jul 17, 2026 6:06 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Foreclosures across the United States have surged more than 20% in the past year with South Carolina among the nation’s leaders.

Alan Wilson officially add Reichenbach to November ballot as running mate

Jul 17, 2026 5:34 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Alan Wilson officially has a running mate for the November General Election for governor.

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Jul 17, 2026 3:36 PM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate.

Panda rapper ‘Desiigner’ arrested in Horry Co. after chasing girlfriend with hammer: HCPD

Jul 17, 2026 1:54 PM EDT

ABC Team,

The singer of the 2016 hit song Panda was arrested in Horry County for the second time this year for domestic violence, according to police reports.

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Jul 17, 2026 12:59 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Sen. Darline Graham has privately expressed interest in running for a full Senate term after getting appointed as a temporary replacement for her late brother, Lindsey Graham, according to three people familiar with the deliberations.

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Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out

SCSM fixture now in Guiness Book of World Records

SEC’s move to 9-game conference schedules pauses some rivalries and awakens others

Other candidates for U.S. Senate race

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name

SC among foreclosure leaders

Alan Wilson officially add Reichenbach to November ballot as running mate

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Panda rapper ‘Desiigner’ arrested in Horry Co. after chasing girlfriend with hammer: HCPD

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

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