South Carolina

2024-02-29 18:49:41
by Dan McCue
Cornel West Secures Spot on South Carolina Ballot for November

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dr. Cornel West, who is waging an independent campaign for the presidency under the banner of his... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dr. Cornel West, who is waging an independent campaign for the presidency under the banner of his Justice for All Party, has secured a spot on the November ballot in South Carolina. West, the Dietrich Bonhoeffer professor... Read More

2024-02-25 18:09:33
by Dan McCue
Trump Wins South Carolina Primary, Haley Outperforms Polls

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former President Donald Trump soundly defeated former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the state Republican presidential... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former President Donald Trump soundly defeated former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the state Republican presidential primary on Saturday, but she vowed to fight on and planned to be in Michigan, the next state going to... Read More

2024-02-20 20:21:27
by Dan McCue
New Poll Shows Haley Closing Gap With Trump in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is slowly closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is slowly closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in the Palmetto State with five days to go before the GOP primary here. The latest Emerson College/The Hill poll still... Read More

2024-02-18 16:39:02
by Dan McCue
Former SC Lt. Gov. on Trump, GOP Primary and Why You Shouldn’t Pass Up the Chitlin’ Strut

CHARLESTON, S.C. — André Bauer still remembers the moment he believes South Carolina became a nominee-maker when it comes to... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — André Bauer still remembers the moment he believes South Carolina became a nominee-maker when it comes to national presidential politics. “I must have been 11 or 12 at the time and early on, former Texas Gov. John... Read More

2024-02-15 18:51:44
by Dan McCue
Retired Army General Assails Trump for ‘Disrespecting’ Military

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — A week after former President Donald Trump appeared to throw shade on the military service of... Read More

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — A week after former President Donald Trump appeared to throw shade on the military service of Major Michael Haley, a one-time ally of the former president called for an end to his “disparaging comments about veterans... Read More

2024-02-15 16:50:38
by Dan McCue
Haley Supporters Convinced a Primary Win Still Possible in SC

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — When it comes to a political event, the scene couldn’t have been more bucolic. Assembled in a... Read More

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — When it comes to a political event, the scene couldn’t have been more bucolic. Assembled in a raised pavilion about halfway between the clubhouse and golf course at the Summerville Country Club, were about 400 anxious supporters... Read More

2024-02-12 19:23:54
by Dan McCue
Trump, Haley Wage Spirited Battle for Soul of South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. — After a lull following the Democratic primary two weeks ago, political activity escalated dramatically in South Carolina... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — After a lull following the Democratic primary two weeks ago, political activity escalated dramatically in South Carolina over the weekend, as the campaigns of former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley each kicked... Read More

2024-02-08 18:06:30
by Dan McCue
Haley Hits Road in South Carolina; Trump Schedules Single Rally

CHARLESTON, S.C. — With just 16 days to go before the South Carolina Republican primary, the two candidates are taking... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — With just 16 days to go before the South Carolina Republican primary, the two candidates are taking markedly different approaches to campaigning in the state. As of Thursday morning, former President Donald Trump, who held a 26... Read More

2024-02-05 20:00:00
by Dan McCue
Duke Energy Says New Generation Needed to Meet South Carolina’s Booming Demand

GREENVILLE, S.C. — An unprecedented surge in new residents and the dramatic growth of South Carolina’s manufacturing sector are creating... Read More

GREENVILLE, S.C. — An unprecedented surge in new residents and the dramatic growth of South Carolina’s manufacturing sector are creating an urgent need for new energy generation resources, the region’s largest utility has told state regulators. “We’re already projecting eight... Read More

2024-02-04 21:07:50
by Dan McCue
Biden Cruises to Victory in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. – President Joe Biden cruised to an overwhelming victory in the South Carolina primary Saturday, garnering 96.22% of... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. – President Joe Biden cruised to an overwhelming victory in the South Carolina primary Saturday, garnering 96.22% of the vote statewide in the first-in-the-South contest. Only 4.09% of the state’s 3.2 million registered voters participated in the election... Read More

2024-02-02 16:40:07
by Dan McCue
Democrats to Vote in Suspenseless Primary on Saturday

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Democrats across the state of South Carolina will vote in a first-in-the-South primary on Saturday in which... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Democrats across the state of South Carolina will vote in a first-in-the-South primary on Saturday in which the outcome is a foregone conclusion. President Joe Biden is expected to win handily. The only question is how many... Read More

Democrats in SC Must Work Harder to Survive in an Era of Republican Domination

FORT LAWN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state Sen. Mike Fanning likes to talk to people. He will talk about... Read More

FORT LAWN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state Sen. Mike Fanning likes to talk to people. He will talk about anything, but if the Democrat from Great Falls is able to steer the conversation, he's not likely to say much... Read More

Nikki Haley's Dilemma in SC: Winning Over Voters Who Like Her, but Love Trump

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — For South Carolina's conservatives, deciding whether Nikki Haley ’s record warrants a promotion to the Oval Office seems... Read More

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — For South Carolina's conservatives, deciding whether Nikki Haley ’s record warrants a promotion to the Oval Office seems less about her experience and abilities and more about the man standing in her way: Donald Trump. “Ms. Haley did some... Read More

2024-01-28 16:08:36
by Dan McCue
Biden Returns to SC to Mobilize Supporters Ahead of Primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Joe Biden returned to South Carolina on Saturday to celebrate the elevation of the state as... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Joe Biden returned to South Carolina on Saturday to celebrate the elevation of the state as the Democrats' first sanctioned primary and acknowledge the importance of the state’s Black voters. That voting block was critical to... Read More

2024-01-26 02:54:56
by Dan McCue
SC Shaping Up as Brutal Showdown Between Trump, Haley

NORTH CHARLESTON S.C. — Barely 24 hours after infuriating former President Donald Trump by declaring she wouldn’t drop out of... Read More

NORTH CHARLESTON S.C. — Barely 24 hours after infuriating former President Donald Trump by declaring she wouldn’t drop out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley continued to goad the former president as the... Read More

2024-01-09 20:05:04
by Dan McCue
President Makes Impromptu Stop, Poses for Selfies at Soul Food Restaurant

CHARLESTON, S.C. — While in Charleston on Monday to kick off the South Carolina leg of his 2024 presidential campaign,... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — While in Charleston on Monday to kick off the South Carolina leg of his 2024 presidential campaign, President Joe Biden made an impromptu stop at one of the city’s best known soul food restaurants. The visit to... Read More

2023-12-28 21:28:02
by Dan McCue
South Carolina GOP Certifies Primary Ballot

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Republican Party on Thursday officially certified seven candidates to appear on its presidential primary... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Republican Party on Thursday officially certified seven candidates to appear on its presidential primary ballot. The list of qualifying candidates for the Feb. 24 primary election was certified and signed by South Carolina GOP... Read More

2023-12-15 20:49:12
by Dan McCue
Outgoing South Carolina Mayor Urges Lawmakers to Adopt Ranked Voting

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The outgoing mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, would like to see the state change the way its... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The outgoing mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, would like to see the state change the way its voters choose their elected officials. Mayor John Tecklenburg lost his bid for a third term in November, and his last... Read More

2023-10-12 14:53:22
by Dan McCue
Justices Appear Ready to Restore GOP District Map in SC

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Wednesday expressed skepticism at claims that a Republican-drawn congressional district map in... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Wednesday expressed skepticism at claims that a Republican-drawn congressional district map in South Carolina is an unlawful racial gerrymander, setting the stage for restoration ahead of the 2024 election. A three-judge panel... Read More

Alex Murdaugh's Lawyers Want New Trial Claiming Court Clerk Told Jurors Not to Trust Him

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for convicted murder Alex Murdaugh want a new trial, accusing the court clerk of improperly... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for convicted murder Alex Murdaugh want a new trial, accusing the court clerk of improperly influencing the jury. They're accusing the court clerk at his double murder trial of telling jurors not to trust him when he... Read More

2023-09-05 16:06:55
by Dan McCue
Rural South Carolina Town Pays Tribute to Hometown Hero, Motown's James Jamerson

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. — The flier at first appeared a bit incongruous on the small bulletin board near the faded... Read More

EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. — The flier at first appeared a bit incongruous on the small bulletin board near the faded wooden steps leading up to McConkey’s Jungle Shack. There, next to a list of specials of shrimp and chips, clam... Read More

2023-08-22 16:54:10
by Dan McCue
Rooted in South Carolina Soil, Could Mace’s Future Be a US Senate Seat?

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — From the outset it was clear, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., was in her element. The featured... Read More

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — From the outset it was clear, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., was in her element. The featured guest on a panel hosted by the nonprofit Concerned Veterans for America aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown, the decommissioned aircraft carrier... Read More

Can South Carolina’s Haley and Scott Woo the GOP’s White Evangelical Base Away From Trump?

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — In 2015, Nikki Haley and Tim Scott attended the funerals of those slain by a racist... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — In 2015, Nikki Haley and Tim Scott attended the funerals of those slain by a racist gunman at Mother Emanuel AME Church. Scott would later tear up on the Senate floor recounting the faith of the... Read More

2023-08-17 18:30:11
by Dan McCue
Kennedy Campaigns in Charleston as Supporters Tout SC as Key to Victory

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The line of cars extended three-quarters of a mile up Meeting Street Road, as the candidate strode... Read More

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The line of cars extended three-quarters of a mile up Meeting Street Road, as the candidate strode into a side door at The Wonderer, the self-described “social and wellness club” that was the venue for the evening’s... Read More

Tim Scott to Share Spotlight at Massive SC Campaign Event Headlined by DeSantis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Just a few days after the first GOP presidential debate of the 2024 cycle, two of... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Just a few days after the first GOP presidential debate of the 2024 cycle, two of the contenders will be hitting the same stage in front of the largest annual gathering of Republicans in early-voting South... Read More

Trump and His Legal Problems Overshadow DeSantis Campaigning in SC

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy... Read More

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a brief news conference Tuesday as part of a shift in strategy for his presidential campaign, but the governor took only four questions, almost all of which centered on the party's front-runner Donald... Read More

2023-07-06 15:38:58
by Dan McCue
Biden Visiting South Carolina Thursday to Tout Manufacturing Success

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Joe Biden is visiting the midlands region of South Carolina on Thursday to celebrate the... Read More

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Joe Biden is visiting the midlands region of South Carolina on Thursday to celebrate the growth in manufacturing in the state since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. After arriving at the metropolitan airport... Read More

South Carolina's Only Women Senators to Resist New Abortion Restrictions Up for Debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The only five women in South Carolina's 46-member Senate have vowed to resist new abortion restrictions... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The only five women in South Carolina's 46-member Senate have vowed to resist new abortion restrictions up for debate after the group filibustered a near-total ban last month. But it remains to be seen whether the... Read More

Tim Scott Unveils 2024 White House Exploratory Committee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is taking the next official step toward a bid... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is taking the next official step toward a bid for president in 2024. In a video released Wednesday morning, Scott announced he was forming an exploratory committee, which moves him closer... Read More

Lawsuit: Slurs, Coercion at BBQ Chain With Racist History

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina barbecue chain known for its pro-segregation stance in a landmark 1960s case and... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina barbecue chain known for its pro-segregation stance in a landmark 1960s case and its embrace of the Confederate flag in 2000 is facing allegations of racism and sexual harassment by the fired general... Read More

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