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SC spent more than $30M on new voting ballot scanners. Senator says money ‘wasted’

SC spent more than $30M on new voting ballot scanners. Senator says money ‘wasted’
The S.C. Election Commission took out more than $30 million in loans for new voting equipment before the 2024 election.
Updated February 24, 2026 at 7:03 PM

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SC GOP tweaks debate schedule for candidates running for governor. What to know

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The late Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at SC State House. Here’s what we know

Updated February 24, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Son of legendary Clemson football coach jumps in SC statewide election
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Son of legendary Clemson football coach jumps in SC statewide election

Updated February 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
What are your kids studying in schools? SC wants to increase parental control
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What are your kids studying in schools? SC wants to increase parental control

Updated February 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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SC Commerce is $150M over on Scout Motors site work. House budget doesn’t cover it

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Plan to make colleges NIL revenue-share money secret gets time out in SC Senate
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Plan to make colleges NIL revenue-share money secret gets time out in SC Senate

Updated February 19, 2026 at 11:17 PM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be in Rock Hill Monday for his book tour
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom will be in Rock Hill Monday for his book tour

Updated February 19, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Trump and McMaster pick for SC agriculture commissioner jumps into the race
Politics & Government

Trump and McMaster pick for SC agriculture commissioner jumps into the race

February 19, 2026 at 8:08 AM
After failed penny tax vote, Beaufort County seeks reset with resident-led group
Politics & Government

After failed penny tax vote, Beaufort County seeks reset with resident-led group

Updated February 19, 2026 at 8:05 AM
SC state employees get pay increase in House budget plan. Here’s how much
Politics & Government

SC state employees get pay increase in House budget plan. Here’s how much

February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
SC teachers to see raise in minimum pay in House budget proposal. Here’s how much
Politics & Government

SC teachers to see raise in minimum pay in House budget proposal. Here’s how much

Updated February 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM
SC Senate majority leader says former speaker least qualified for supreme court
Politics & Government

SC Senate majority leader says former speaker least qualified for supreme court

February 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Will vending machines boost lottery sales in SC? Lawmakers look to make that bet
Politics & Government

Will vending machines boost lottery sales in SC? Lawmakers look to make that bet

February 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Can Columbia’s top prosecutor be impeached? Here’s what SC lawmakers say
Politics & Government

Can Columbia’s top prosecutor be impeached? Here’s what SC lawmakers say

Updated February 18, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Jesse Jackson’s SC roots made him what he became and inspired many
Politics & Government

Jesse Jackson’s SC roots made him what he became and inspired many

February 18, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Historical photos show Rev Jesse Jackson, Baez, Young with MLK Jr at Penn Center
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Historical photos show Rev Jesse Jackson, Baez, Young with MLK Jr at Penn Center

Updated February 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Political skepticism over vaccines magnified in Spartanburg measles outbreak
Politics & Government

Political skepticism over vaccines magnified in Spartanburg measles outbreak

Updated February 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Powering AI can need a lot of water. SC doesn’t know how much data centers require
Politics & Government

Powering AI can need a lot of water. SC doesn’t know how much data centers require

Updated February 17, 2026 at 2:39 PM
They want to be SC governor. Here are their thoughts on the measles outbreak
Politics & Government

They want to be SC governor. Here are their thoughts on the measles outbreak

Updated February 17, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Jesse Jackson, civil rights titan and South Carolina native has died at 84
South Carolina

Jesse Jackson, civil rights titan and South Carolina native has died at 84

Updated February 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Should SC keep students with religious exemptions for measles out of schools?
Politics & Government

Should SC keep students with religious exemptions for measles out of schools?

February 16, 2026 at 5:50 AM
What are data centers? And why do some in SC oppose living near them?
Politics & Government

What are data centers? And why do some in SC oppose living near them?

February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
SC Gov. McMaster formally backs Evette’s bid for governor. Will Trump follow?
Politics & Government

SC Gov. McMaster formally backs Evette’s bid for governor. Will Trump follow?

Updated February 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Bill that shields NIL payments from public scrutiny advanced by SC Senate panel
Politics & Government

Bill that shields NIL payments from public scrutiny advanced by SC Senate panel

Updated February 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM

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