State Rep. Krystle Matthews kicks off campaign for U.S. Senate
A state lawmaker launched her bid to unseat Republican United States Senator Tim Scott. Krystle Matthews held a campaign kick off event Tuesday morning.
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Vice President Mike Pence set to make a stop in Columbia this week
Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit the Midlands Thursday to visit a newly built theater created in one of Columbia’s Opportunity Zones.
New initiative offers business leaders incentive for investing in low income areas
A new imitative is giving business leaders an incentive to invest in low income areas in need of growth.
5 Seeking Tim Scott’s Seat; 2 SC Congressmen Face Primaries
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Election filing in South Carolina has closed and four candidates have filed to run against U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, who’s seeking his first full term in Washington. Two South Carolina congressmen have primary challengers. Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford faces state Rep. Jenny Horne of Summerville in the 1st Congressional District in the June primary. In…
N. Charleston Pastor Challenging Scott for Senate Re-Election
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A North Charleston pastor is challenging U.S. Sen. Tim Scott in his bid for re-election. Pastor Thomas A. Dixon announced his decision at a news conference Monday. In a news release, Dixon says he is a “tireless advocate” and will work to reach out to people who feel they are underrepresented by current elected officials. Dixon…
WATCH: Rubio Gets Endorsement from SC Senator Tim Scott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has thrown his support behind Republican presidential Marco Rubio. Tuesday morning, Senator Scott endorsed the Florida senator for the Republican nomination for president. A statement from Senator Scott says in part, “We have one shot in 2016 to beat Hillary Clinton and that shot is Marco Rubio, and with him as…
Scott to Wrap Up 2015 Tour of All SC Counties
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will finish his goal of visiting all 46 counties in South Carolina in 2015 with several days to spare. Scott plans a trip Tuesday to Dillon County to meet people and business leaders at Citizens Bank in Dillon at 10:15 a.m. The Republican will then head down Interstate 95 and meet with…
