Graham wins Republican Senate runoff as Norman carries Laurens County
August 26, 2026
Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in a special primary runoff even as Norman posted a…
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Laurens County Republican Party sets Summer BBQ and stump meeting for Sept. 10
August 26, 2026
The Laurens County Republican Party will host its Summer BBQ, billed as “Stumping for Victory: Road to November,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the American Legion Post 25…
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Graham wins Republican Senate nomination as Norman carries the Upstate
August 26, 2026
Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for South Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, defeating U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman in a special primary runoff. Unofficial statewide returns showed Graham…
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The Lodge House by Old Edwards announced at Lake Keowee, bringing major economic investment to Pickens County
August 25, 2026
74-Room Luxury Lodge and Spa Poised to Become One of the Southeast’s Premier Hospitality Destinations PICKENS COUNTY, SC – Plans are underway for The Lodge House by Old Edwards, a…
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Republican Senate runoff
August 23, 2026
South Carolina Republicans will settle a U.S. Senate nomination Tuesday, Aug. 25, when Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman meet in a special primary runoff. Polls will be…
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Republican Senate runoff
August 23, 2026
South Carolina Republicans will settle a U.S. Senate nomination Tuesday, Aug. 25, when Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman meet in a special primary runoff. Polls will be…
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Golden Strip voters have one early voting site for Aug. 25 Senate runoff
August 19, 2026
Early voting for the U.S. Senate special Republican primary runoff opened Wednesday, Aug. 19, and Golden Strip residents who plan to cast a ballot before election day will find fewer…
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Early voting opens Wednesday for U.S. Senate runoff
August 17, 2026
Three days at the election office in Laurens, then regular precincts on Aug. 25 Laurens County voters have three days of early voting ahead of the Aug. 25 special Republican…
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Norman carries Laurens County as he and Graham head to Aug. 25 runoff
August 12, 2026
Laurens County Republicans backed U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman over appointed Sen. Darline Graham in Tuesday’s special primary for the U.S. Senate seat left open by the death of Sen. Lindsey…
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Polls Open Tuesday in Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate
August 10, 2026
Greenville County voters will join South Carolinians statewide at the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, for the special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Polling places will be open from 7…
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U.S. Senate hopefuls make their case at Lexington stump stop
August 2, 2026
Nine candidates for South Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat took the stage Saturday at River Bluff High School in Lexington, each given a few minutes to introduce themselves and one…
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Nine Certified for Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate; Three Ruled Ineligible
July 29, 2026
Nine Republicans will appear on the ballot Aug. 11 in the special primary to select the party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Sen.…
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South Carolina Secures “First-in-the-Nation” Spot for 2028 Democratic Primary
July 27, 2026
In a major political victory for the Palmetto State, South Carolina has been officially chosen to host the first-in-the-nation primary for the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination calendar. The decision…
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Senator Mike Reichenbach Officially Joins Alan Wilson on Republican Ticket for Lieutenant Governor
July 19, 2026
Republican gubernatorial nominee Alan Wilson today officially welcomed State Senator Mike Reichenbach to the Republican ticket for Lieutenant Governor during the official signing of the Lieutenant Governor Nomination Form at…
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Sen. Tim Scott accepting applications for fall 2026 internships
July 16, 2026
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for internships in his Washington, D.C., North Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville offices for fall 2026. The internship program offers undergraduate and…
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Gov. McMaster Appoints Darline Graham to Fill Late Brother’s U.S. Senate Seat
July 15, 2026
In a historic and deeply personal transition, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham (also known as Darline Graham Nordone) to the United States Senate to fill the…
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State Election Commission Rules June Democratic Primary Voters Ineligible for Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary
July 15, 2026
Voters who cast a ballot in the June Democratic Primary will not be eligible to vote in the Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate, the South Carolina State…
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State Election Commission Rules June Democratic Primary Voters Ineligible for Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary
July 15, 2026
Voters who cast a ballot in the June Democratic Primary will not be allowed to vote in the Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate, the South Carolina State…
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Flags at Half-Staff: South Carolina Mourns the Sudden Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham
July 13, 2026
In the wake of the sudden passing of long-serving U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has officially ordered all flags atop the State Capitol to be lowered…
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The Race to Replace Graham: Key Dates in South Carolina’s Senate Special Primary
July 13, 2026
South Carolina election officials have released the schedule of dates and deadlines for the 2026 special primary that will set the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat left open…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; Governor to Name Interim Successor
July 12, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71; Governor to Name Interim Successor
July 12, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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My family’s journey shows America’s founding promise is alive and strong
July 3, 2026
For America to continue to flourish, we must humble ourselves and remember the truth and values that our nation was founded upon By U.S. Senator Tim Scott Only in America can a family…
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Irmo Mayor selected to serve on Association of South Carolina Mayors Board of Directors
July 1, 2026
The Town of Irmo announced that Mayor Bill Danielson has been selected by the Nominating Committee of the Association of South Carolina Mayors (ASCM) to fill an unexpired one-year term…
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Governor McMaster Signs ‘Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act’ Into Law
July 1, 2026
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has officially signed H. 3021, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act, into law. The legislation represents one of the most significant overhauls of the state’s…
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Wilson, Stumbo and Simpson Win Republican Runoffs for Statewide Offices
June 24, 2026
South Carolina Republicans decided three statewide nominations in Tuesday’s primary runoff, sending Attorney General Alan Wilson to the November ballot for governor, advancing 8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo as the…
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Poole Wins District 4 Runoff for Laurens County Council
June 24, 2026
Jimmy Poole won the Republican nomination for the District 4 seat on Laurens County Council in Tuesday’s primary runoff election. A lifelong Laurens County resident, Poole defeated Lonnie Wilson 779…
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Voters Head to the Polls Tuesday for Republican Primary Runoff
June 22, 2026
Laurens County voters return to the polls Tuesday, June 23, to settle a slate of Republican primary runoffs, after 904 residents cast ballots during the county’s early voting period. Early…
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Mauldin City Council Approves $50 Million Budget with No Property Tax Increase
June 17, 2026
The City of Mauldin will move into the upcoming fiscal year with a newly approved $50 million budget aimed at strengthening infrastructure and public safety without raising property taxes. The…
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McMaster Signs ‘Fargo’s Law’ to Strengthen Protections for South Carolina Police Animals
June 15, 2026
Standing alongside law enforcement leaders and K-9 handlers, Governor Henry McMaster held a ceremonial bill signing to officially enact legislation that dramatically increases criminal penalties for injuring or killing police…
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Shealy Wins District 14 Nomination; County Council District 4 Race Goes to June 23 Runoff
June 10, 2026
Laurens County voters delivered an upset in the race for South Carolina House District 14 on Tuesday and sent two candidates to a runoff for County Council District 4, capping…
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South Carolina Primary Sends Governor’s Race and AG Race to a Runoff; Graham Wins Senate Nomination Outright
June 10, 2026
More than 855,000 South Carolinians cast ballots Tuesday in the 2026 Statewide Primary, an election that narrowed a crowded field for governor, set up a runoff for attorney general, and…
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Primary Elections 2026 Recap: And the winner is…
June 10, 2026
Here is a brief recap of Tuesday evening’s election results. For more information, visit the Georgetown County Election and Voter Registration website. Statewide offices In the Gubernatorial race, Lt. Governor…
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Sen. Tim Scott announces opening of 2026 service academy nomination applications
June 1, 2026
The Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is accepting U.S. service academy nomination applications for the class of 2031. Sen. Scott is able to nominate a limited number of…
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Greenwood Association of Realtors Backs Shealy Campaign With $1,000 Contribution for House District 14
June 1, 2026
Rick Shealy, candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 14, today received a $1,000 campaign contribution from the Greenwood Association of Realtors, putting financial muscle behind the endorsement the…
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Open Seat, Crowded Field: The Battle to Succeed McMaster Heats Up Ahead of June Primary
May 27, 2026
With Governor Henry McMaster officially term-limited and ineligible to seek a third consecutive term, South Carolina is staring down its most unpredictable and consequential gubernatorial race in nearly a decade.…
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SC Senate kills White House-backed redistricting bill
May 27, 2026
The South Carolina Senate effectively defeated a Republican-led effort to overhaul the state’s congressional map on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The 26-18 vote to kill the bill included 14 Republicans…
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Prep for the Polls: What Georgetown County voters need to know ahead of the June 9 primaries
May 27, 2026
The 2026 midterm election cycle is officially kicking into high gear, and Georgetown County voters are preparing to head to the polls. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, South Carolina will…
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Clock Runs Out: Rushed Congressional Redistricting Proposal Fails in South Carolina Senate
May 27, 2026
In a dramatic session that upended weeks of high-stakes political maneuvering, a controversial proposal to redraw South Carolina’s congressional districts fell apart on the state Senate floor on Tuesday. The…
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Rankin and Shealy Square Off at Laurens County Republican Forum: House District 14 Race Draws Sharp Contrasts
May 26, 2026
Video from the forum can be found at the bottom of this article. The Laurens County Republican Party hosted its 2026 Candidate Forum on the evening of May 21 at…
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Celebrating 25 years of expanding opportunity in Greenville
May 22, 2026
By Tony McDade Board Chair Hollingsworth Funds on behalf of the entire board and staff at Hollingsworth Funds Twenty-five years ago, Greenville received an extraordinary gift, one that continues…
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Rick Shealy Candidate for SC House District 14 to Donate His Entire Legislative Salary to Upstate Pregnancy Center
May 20, 2026
Rick Shealy, Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 14, today announced that if elected, he will donate his entire legislative salary to the Upstate Pregnancy Center, a newly established…
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Fountain Inn Advances $40.2 Million Budget with Proposed Fee Increases
May 18, 2026
The City of Fountain Inn took a significant step toward finalizing its financial plans for the upcoming year, granting initial approval to a multi-million dollar municipal budget. During its Wednesday…
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Dr Annie Andrews Town Hall in Laurens will Feature Local Residents
May 17, 2026
The Candidate trying to oust Senator Lindsey Graham plans to listen to Upstate Voters at the Laurens County Ag Center Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and a mom, who…
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Laurens County Republican Party to Host Candidate Forum May 21
May 13, 2026
The Laurens County Republican Party will host a candidate forum on Thursday, May 21, at the Laurens County Museum, 116 South Public Square in Laurens. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.,…
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Voter Alert: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Decertified; Name Will Still Appear on June 9 Ballot
May 12, 2026
South Carolina voters heading to the polls for the June 9 Republican primary should be aware that one candidate for governor has been decertified and any votes cast for her…
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South Carolina State House Debates New Mid-Decade Congressional Map
May 11, 2026
A heated debate is set to resume at the State House this week as South Carolina lawmakers consider a controversial proposal to redraw the state’s congressional districts mid-decade. The bill,…
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Rick Shealy Earns Endorsement From Greenwood Association of Realtors for House District 14
May 11, 2026
Rick Shealy, candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 14, has earned the endorsement of the Greenwood Association of Realtors® after scoring highest among all candidates in the organization’s…
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Irmo Councilman, Mike Ward, completes SC Palmetto Leadership Academy
May 8, 2026
The Town of Irmo announced that Councilman Mike Ward has officially completed the South Carolina Palmetto Leadership Academy, a statewide initiative hosted by the Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education…
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Governor McMaster to Join Cody Simpson for Agricultural Meet and Greet in Fountain Inn
April 29, 2026
The local agricultural community is preparing for a high-profile visit this week as South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster joins Cody Simpson for a campaign “Meet and Greet.” The event is…
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