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Politics & Government

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Politics & Government

JB Pritzker wants 4 more years as Illinois governor. Why is he headed to SC?

JB Pritzker wants 4 more years as Illinois governor. Why is he headed to SC?
Pritzker’s visit to the early presidential primary state comes as he’s up for reelection in November as he seeks a third term in office.
October 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Driver dies in overnight crash in Lexington County, South Carolina cops say

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One person killed in three-vehicle crash at busy intersection, SC cops say

October 11, 2026 at 11:42 AM

Historic building on St. Helena Island wins preservation grant from park service

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SC state representative arrested in connection with weapons case, records show
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SC state representative arrested in connection with weapons case, records show

Updated October 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Beaufort County asks for public’s trust to spend $780M for roads. Reaction is mixed
Beaufort News

Beaufort County asks for public’s trust to spend $780M for roads. Reaction is mixed

Updated October 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Bill Dufford, education activist who helped launch Pat Conroy’s career, dies at 99
Education

Bill Dufford, education activist who helped launch Pat Conroy’s career, dies at 99

Updated October 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Pine Island builder claims county has weaponized zoning. Opponents stand their ground
Beaufort News

Pine Island builder claims county has weaponized zoning. Opponents stand their ground

Updated October 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
After $1.8B accounting error, SC treasurer’s race is competitive. 3 things to know
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After $1.8B accounting error, SC treasurer’s race is competitive. 3 things to know

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Johnson, Wilson get chippy in debate while pushing their version of ‘new’ for SC
Politics & Government

Johnson, Wilson get chippy in debate while pushing their version of ‘new’ for SC

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Murdaugh prosecutors call defense’s cellphone filings ‘false’ and ‘lack credibility’
Crime & Public Safety

Murdaugh prosecutors call defense’s cellphone filings ‘false’ and ‘lack credibility’

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Trump uses anti-transgender slur against Annie Andrews. How did she respond?
Politics & Government

Trump uses anti-transgender slur against Annie Andrews. How did she respond?

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Beaufort County Council closes doors to hear from private eye
Politics & Government

Beaufort County Council closes doors to hear from private eye

October 6, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Johnson’s bid for SC gov has its best fundraising quarter. How much did he raise
Politics & Government

Johnson’s bid for SC gov has its best fundraising quarter. How much did he raise

October 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
SC doesn’t have many close ‘26 races. Why are potential ‘28 hopefuls visiting now?
Politics & Government

SC doesn’t have many close ‘26 races. Why are potential ‘28 hopefuls visiting now?

October 5, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Will a Harris run keep Beshear, Kelly, Khanna out of ‘28 race? What they said in SC
Politics & Government

Will a Harris run keep Beshear, Kelly, Khanna out of ‘28 race? What they said in SC

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Judge McCaslin sets deadline to prosecutors to reply to Murdaugh lawyer complaints
Crime & Public Safety

Judge McCaslin sets deadline to prosecutors to reply to Murdaugh lawyer complaints

October 3, 2026 at 6:25 AM
New Beaufort County finance chief promises transparency. Why old CFO left is unclear
Beaufort News

New Beaufort County finance chief promises transparency. Why old CFO left is unclear

Updated October 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Was there a cover-up in the Murdaugh murder case? Defense attorneys want to know
Crime & Public Safety

Was there a cover-up in the Murdaugh murder case? Defense attorneys want to know

Updated October 2, 2026 at 6:31 AM
No ordinary lawyer — ex-SC justice John Cannon Few hangs out a shingle
Crime & Public Safety

No ordinary lawyer — ex-SC justice John Cannon Few hangs out a shingle

Updated October 1, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Funding the arts ‘includes us,’ says LGBTQ+ chorus denied grant by SC
Politics & Government

Funding the arts ‘includes us,’ says LGBTQ+ chorus denied grant by SC

Updated October 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Critics cry foul when golf course developer is allowed in closed Beaufort Co. meeting
Beaufort News

Critics cry foul when golf course developer is allowed in closed Beaufort Co. meeting

Updated October 1, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The law of the heart vs the law: SC Judge defends herself at discipline hearing
Crime & Public Safety

The law of the heart vs the law: SC Judge defends herself at discipline hearing

October 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Want to vote for next governor, U.S. Senator? Registration deadline this weekend
Politics & Government

Want to vote for next governor, U.S. Senator? Registration deadline this weekend

Updated September 30, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Who will be SC’s next top accountant? Race for comptroller general is wide open
Politics & Government

Who will be SC’s next top accountant? Race for comptroller general is wide open

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Westinghouse partnership puts SC in ‘driver’s seat’ to lead nuclear revival
Politics & Government

Westinghouse partnership puts SC in ‘driver’s seat’ to lead nuclear revival

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Murdaugh defense attorneys seek deep data dive of numerous cell phones
Crime & Public Safety

Murdaugh defense attorneys seek deep data dive of numerous cell phones

September 28, 2026 at 6:24 PM
SC Secretary of State wants 7th term. Here’s who challenged him
Politics & Government

SC Secretary of State wants 7th term. Here’s who challenged him

September 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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