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South Carolina Designates September as Preparedness Month
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed September 2026 as Preparedness Month in South Carolina, urging residents, families, and communities, including those in Aiken, to prepare for potential disasters. This…
Cornyn shifts fundraising to key Senate races
US Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is directing his extensive fundraising efforts toward competitive Senate races in states like New Hampshire, Michigan, and Alaska, rather than…
Beef Import Plan Draws SC Rancher Criticism
A recent proposal by President Donald Trump to allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef into the United States over the next 90 days, aiming to…
Darline Graham wins GOP nod for SC US Senate
Interim Senator Darline Graham secured the Republican nomination for the US Senate race yesterday, August 26, setting the stage for a November election that could see South Carolina…
Democrats Eye Senate Comeback in 2026 Midterms
With the 2026 Election Day approaching, national Democrats are expressing increased optimism about regaining control of the Senate. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated last week that Democrats…
Republican Candidates Adjust Messaging as Midterms Approach
As the 2026 midterm elections draw nearer, Republican candidates across the country are subtly adjusting their campaign messaging, with some downplaying their alignment with President Donald Trump. This…
President Trump Renames Lake Ontario Amid Trade Dispute
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today, August 28, 2026, to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. This action is part of an escalating trade dispute between…
Darline Graham Secures GOP Nomination for US Senate Seat
Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for the US Senate on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in a special primary runoff election held in Columbia. She will now appear…
Graham edges Norman in SC Senate primary runoff
South Carolina Republicans resolved a statewide fight over their United States Senate nomination on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, when a special primary runoff gave Senator Darline Graham a…
Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Primary Runoff
Senator Darline Graham secured a victory in South Carolina's Republican Senate primary runoff on August 25, 2026, defeating Representative Ralph Norman. This outcome marks a significant endorsement win…
Darline Graham wins SC GOP Senate runoff
Darline Graham, a political newcomer, secured a victory in the special Republican primary runoff on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to replace her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, on…
Supreme Court Allows Trump Mail Voting Order to Proceed
The Supreme Court on Monday, August 24, cleared the way for President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to move forward, though the extent of its implementation…
