Attorney general nominee David Stumbo endorses Rick Shealy for SC House District 14
October 26, 2026
David Stumbo, the Republican nominee for South Carolina attorney general, has endorsed Rick Shealy for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 14. Stumbo serves as solicitor for the 8th…
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Sen. Tim Scott accepting applications for Spring 2027 internship program
October 21, 2026
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is now accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate students interested in serving as interns during the spring 2027 semester. Opportunities are available in his Washington,…
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Laurens County attorney Michanna Tate plans new law firm as she seeks District 14 House seat
October 20, 2026
Attorney Michanna Talley Tate announces the future opening of Access Law of Laurens, LLC, a South Carolina law firm focused primarily on real estate litigation, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Tate,…
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Early voting opens in Greenville County with two sites in Simpsonville
October 19, 2026
Golden Strip voters who want to skip the Election Day lines can head to the polls starting today. In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 statewide general election began Monday,…
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State Sen. Danny Verdin endorses Rick Shealy for S.C. House District 14
October 19, 2026
State Sen. Danny Verdin, R-Laurens, has endorsed Rick Shealy, the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 14, in the Nov. 3 general election. Verdin has represented Senate District 9,…
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Early voting begins Monday, October 19 for Nov. 3 general election
October 18, 2026
Laurens County voters can start casting ballots Monday, Oct. 19, when early voting opens for the Nov. 3 statewide general election. Early voting runs Monday through Saturday, Oct. 19 to…
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Shealy earns Vote Pro-Life South Carolina endorsement in House District 14 race
October 14, 2026
Rick Shealy, the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 14, has been endorsed by Vote Pro-Life South Carolina as part of the organization’s 2026 general election slate. The Greenville-based…
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Michanna Tate Builds Momentum in SC House District 14 Race with MultipleEndorsements
October 14, 2026
Michanna Talley Tate, Democratic candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 14, announced today that her campaign has received several endorsements from wide-ranging organizations and even former DNC Chair,…
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Following Trump-Xi Summit, AEP Releases Monthly U.S. – China AI Scorecard
October 12, 2026
The American Edge Project, a coalition of two dozen domestic organizations, today released its latest U.S.-China Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership Scorecard, a monthly assessment of how the two nations are…
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State Rep. Mark Willis endorses Rick Shealy for SC House District 14
October 5, 2026
State Rep. Mark Willis, R-Fountain Inn, has endorsed Rick Shealy in his campaign for South Carolina House District 14. Shealy, the Republican nominee, is on the ballot in the general…
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Laurens County Council leaders Jeff Carroll and Matthew Brownlee endorse Rick Shealy for SC House District 14
September 30, 2026
Laurens County Council Chairman Jeff Carroll and Councilman Matthew Brownlee, who serves as council vice chairman, have endorsed Rick Shealy in his campaign for South Carolina House District 14. Shealy,…
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Simpsonville City Council considers new ordinance as park naming debate continues
September 28, 2026
The ongoing debate surrounding the naming and renaming of city-owned property returned to Simpsonville City Hall this week, as Mayor Paul Shewmaker and city leaders advanced new measures to address…
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Governor McMaster meets with state military commanders to strengthen support for service members and defense installations
September 28, 2026
Top military brass from across South Carolina gathered at the state capital to brief Governor Henry McMaster and state leaders on operational priorities, infrastructure needs, and family quality-of-life initiatives affecting…
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Democratic candidates to meet with Laurens and Union County residents at Joanna event
September 21, 2026
Residents of Laurens and Union counties will have an opportunity to meet several Democratic candidates for statewide and local office during a community meet and greet on Tuesday, September 22,…
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Laurens County seeks paid poll managers for Nov. 3 general election
September 19, 2026
The Laurens County Board of Voter Registration and Elections is recruiting paid poll managers to staff polling places across the county. Training is provided before Election Day, so no prior…
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Gov. McMaster opposes suspending South Carolina gas tax as prices hit $4 a gallon
September 16, 2026
Gov. Henry McMaster is pushing back against growing calls to temporarily suspend South Carolina’s state gas tax, arguing that pausing the revenue stream would jeopardize critical funding for ongoing infrastructure…
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Community leaders launch Vote Yes GVL campaign backing Greenville County penny sales tax referendums
September 16, 2026
A newly formed coalition of civic and business leaders has launched “Vote Yes GVL,” an advocacy campaign rallying public support for upcoming penny sales tax referendums on the ballot across…
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State treasurer’s office returns record $52 million in unclaimed property
August 31, 2026
South Carolina’s Unclaimed Property Program posted its best year on record, with the State Treasurer’s Office returning more than $52 million to residents, businesses and organizations across the state. State…
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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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