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Brandon Brown announces campaign for South Carolina U.S. Senate seat
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Brandon Brown, a 5th generation South Carolinian, announced that he will run for South Carolina Unites State Senate seat against Lindsey Graham in 2026. Brown, a democrat, said he is launching his campaign with a...

Teenager shot in face amid suspected road rage in South Carolina
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (WBTV) - Two men were arrested after a teenager was shot in the face during a suspected road rage incident in South Carolina earlier this week. The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. on Monday, July 7 on North Main Street in the...

South Carolina search and rescue task force heads to Texas to help with recovery efforts from flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1), the state’s Urban Search and Rescue team, to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas. SC-TF1 is...

Newsom’s South Carolina visit should remove any doubts about his political goals
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. If anyone still harbors doubts that Gavin Newsom is contemplating a run for the White House in 2028, this week’s sojourn into South Carolina for some schmoozing with...

South Carolina deploys search and rescue team to Texas amid flood crisis
The state's urban search and rescue team is deploying five people and two human remains detection K-9 officers. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1) to assist with emergency...

GMC Wednesday Headlines: California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Tour Through South Carolina Criticized & Governor McMaster Deploys South Carolina Task Force One To Texas
Wednesday Headlines: South Carolina GOP Chairman Drew Mckissick has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom’s tour through South Carolina as “political theatre” & Governor McMaster has deployed South Carolina Task Force One to aid in the...

South Carolina debuts in top 12 in PFF power rankings
This week, Pro Football Focus’ college division released its preseason power rankings ahead of the 2025 season. Ranging all the way from National Championship-winning Ohio State at No. 1 to Middle Tennessee State at No. 131 (sorry, Blue Raiders),...

South Carolina ranked 32nd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website With $348,959 in home loans issued, South Carolina ranked 32nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the...

South Carolina’s Largest Flower Show Returns to the Lowcountry August 2–3, 2025
The Charleston Flower Show returns for another spectacular year at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds CHARLESTON, SC, July 08, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- The Charleston Flower Show, the largest and most anticipated flower show in South Carolina, returns for...

Hicks: Honk if you're an exception to South Carolina's move right anti-slow poke law
• When emergency or highway crews have the right lane blocked. That’s not an insignificant percentage of the time. • When a tractor-trailer can’t move over because cars are passing it on the right. Which is what always happens when those things...

South Carolina Leads Charge for Congressional Term Limits
South Carolina is at the forefront of a nationwide movement to impose term limits on members of the U.S. Congress. The state’s legislature recently took a significant step by passing House Concurrent Resolution (HCR3008), formally applying for an...

Jim Clyburn gives nod to Gavin Newsom’s 2028 ambitions during South Carolina visit
Newsom departed California on Monday for a two-day tour of South Carolina. Though he hasn’t given any explicit indications of his broader ambitions, his tour of the critical Democratic primary state has many viewing the trip as an early 2028...

Newsom Tries to Outflank Buttigieg in 2028 Primary with South Carolina Visit
South Carolina destroyed Pete Buttigieg’s presidential hopes in 2020. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is hoping to avoid the same mistake, campaigning Tuesday and Wednesday in the rural northwest of the state. In the 2020 Democratic Party primary,...
Gov. Gavin Newsom Blames Trump For U.S. Regression During South Carolina Tour
California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed President Donald Trump’s attack on various human rights during a two-day tour in South Carolina. “What we’re experiencing is America in reverse,” Newsom said to attendees in Camden, South Carolina, one of eight...

California Gov. Newsom tours South Carolina, stirring 2028 speculation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is out of state, speaking to voters in churches and coffee shops in South Carolina in what many see as another step towards a presidential run. It's a two-day trip to the Palmetto State, of which the governor said the...

Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role
BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday launched a two-day tour of South Carolina, calling on voters across rural areas — some tucked in GOP strongholds — to exercise their “moral authority” in standing up to President Donald...

Europe-Based Manufacturers Choose South Carolina, Will Create 100+ Jobs
Compressed air measuring technology manufacturer, CS INSTRUMENTS, has chosen announced Beaufort County, South Carolina to establish its North American headquarters. Founded in Germany in 2002, CS INSTRUMENTS specializes in the production of...

Georgia, South Carolina announce SEC Media Days attendees
The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday announced the full student-athlete attendee list for the 2025 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days, with Georgia and South Carolina highlighting their next generation of stars ahead of the upcoming...

Will federal cuts leave South Carolina nonprofits scrambling to feed the hungry?
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Fighting food insecurity is a priority for nonprofits throughout South Carolina, and federal cuts could make that task difficult. While any proposed cuts to programs like SNAP wouldn't take effect until 2026,...

South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for July 7, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 7, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 7 drawing 33-35-58-61-69, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 5 Check...