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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jermaine Johnson proposes a ‘new South Carolina’ at Rock Hill rally

ROCK HILL — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jermaine Johnson proposed a new South Carolina where gas prices are lower and health care benefits are more accessible during a campaign stop in Rock Hill on Oct. 29. Just hours after President Donald Trump hosted a midterm election rally for U.S. Sen....

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SC secretary of state, treasurer: Who won executive positions in 2026 election

With several statewide positions up for election in 2026, South Carolina residents could see some new faces in office. South Carolina polling locations officially closed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Here’s who was leading in each executive state races based on preliminary numbers as of Tuesday night. SC Secretary of State Republican incumbent Mark Hammond led Democratic challenger Jason Belton in the race for South Carolina Secretary of State. With about 98% of precincts reporting, Hammond took 53.07% percent of the vote, compared to Belton, who had 47.32% of the vote, according to unofficial results. The two candidates were the only ones who ran for the position. Hammond has served as the South Carolina Secretary of State since 2002. Originally from Spartanburg, Hammond has also worked as a criminal investigator and a clerk of court prior to becoming Secretary of State. If Hammond is officially elected into office, it is the seventh time Hammond has been elected to the position. As Secretary of State, he has focused on efficiency, accountability, transparency and customer service, according to his government biography. SC State Treasurer Republican incumbent Curtis Loftis led Democratic challenger Vincent Coe in the race for South Carolina Treasurer. Loftis took

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USC professor Kasie Whitener runs for Congress in South Carolina’s senatorial race

This year’s South Carolina midterm election has grasped the attention of the entire nation. Three of the four candidates for South Carolina’s senatorial race are women, meaning the winner of this election could be the first woman elected to the seat in history. One of those candidates is...

South Carolina · 6d
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LIVE: SCGOP Election Night Watch Party

The state's GOP candidates are holding a watch party as the votes come in.

Columbia, SC · 4d
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South Carolina shatters midterm early voting record; Richland County nears presidential-year early vote

Early voting is over in South Carolina with record turnout. Richland County could near 100,000 early voters, a number usually seen only in presidential years.

Richland County, SC · 7d

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Majority leader for state House appears to have lost. How did others in Midlands fare?

COLUMBIA — Polls have closed across South Carolina in the 2026 Midterm elections. On the federal side, Midlands residents are choosing who to send to represent their interests in the U.S. House of Representatives in both District 2 and District 6. The Associated Press called the election in District...

South Carolina · 4d

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Alan Wilson makes his final pitch to Beaufort County voters, Wednesday

Alan Wilson, the republican candidate for South Carolina's governor, was joined by his running mate, lieutenant governor candidate Mike Reichenbach, along with other republican candidates on the ballot to make their pitch to voters as to why they should win their vote.

South Carolina · 9d

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Moore Bradley Myers Named Best Full-Service Law Firm in South Carolina

WEST COLUMBIA – Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) has been named one of two law firms recognized as Best Full-Service Law Firm in South Carolina by the Guide to South Carolina, earning statewide recognition for its attorneys, broad range of legal services and longstanding commitment to clients. The recognition reflects...

South Carolina · 4d

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Irmo voters reject proposed change in government structure

IRMO, S.C. (WIS) - Voters in Irmo rejected a proposed change to how its town government operates. Results from Tuesday’s general election show 53% of voters voted against shifting the town’s government from its council form to a council-manager form. Irmo Town Council voted in August to place...

Irmo, SC · 3d

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Columbia’s Congaree Riverfront plan heads toward council vote, with first construction eyed for January

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Columbia’s vision for a nearly 100-acre Congaree Riverfront District is moving from renderings toward a City Council vote, with City Manager Teresa Wilson saying the first piece of construction could begin as early as January. Residents gathered Monday evening at Senate’s End to review the...

Columbia, SC · 5d

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ROAD TO REPAIR: Neighbors call for pothole fixes on Wynn Way and Will Henry Court

ST. ANDREWS, S.C. (WIS) - Residents living by Wynn Way and Will Henry Court said deteriorating road conditions have turned their daily drive into a hazardous obstacle course. Potholes have become so severe that neighbors report having to swerve into adjacent yards to get around them, turning two-way traffic into a single lane whenever vehicles meet. Residents also raised concerns about access for emergency vehicles and medical transport vans.

Richland County, SC · 5d

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Dillon County Casts 3,223 Early Votes

DILLON COUNTY — Dillon County voters cast 3,223 ballots during early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, according to final figures from the S.C. Election Commission. All early voting in Dillon County took place at the Dillon County Voter Registration and Elections Office, 305 W. Hampton Street, Dillon.

Dillon County, SC · 5d

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More than 100K in Greenville County participated in early voting

Voting in the Nov. 3 general election is underway. According to the South Carolina Election Commission, more than 1.04 million ballots were cast early statewide from Oct. 19-31, including more than 104,000 at Greenville County’s seven voting locations. The statewide total was nearly double the 561,563 early ballots cast...

Greenville County, SC · 4d

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Record-breaking early voting in South Carolina sparks talk of potential blue wave

Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — COLUMBIA, S.C. — More than one million South Carolinians cast ballots during the state's early voting period, marking a record level of participation ahead of Election Day and raising questions about whether traditionally Republican South Carolina could see a shift in political power. According...

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These 10 Affordable South Carolina Towns Prove You Can Live Well On Just $1,200 A Month

Looking for affordable towns in South Carolina where $1,200 a month covers rent, groceries, and utilities?. These 10 towns show that comfortable, budget-friendly living is absolutely real and within reach!. 1. Gaffney. Gaffney welcomes you with a giant peach-shaped water tower that’s impossible to miss, and that bold, cheerful landmark...

South Carolina · 6d

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Chapin Council Fires Town Clerk, Mayor Vows He Won't Pay Her Replacement

Chapin Town Council voted 3-2 on Thursday to fire Town Clerk Susan Mills, but Mayor Bill Mitchell says he has no intention of letting that decision stick. Mitchell told council members he will not enforce their vote, will not give a replacement clerk access to town equipment, websites or the administrative side of Town Hall, and will not issue that person a paycheck.

Chapin, SC · 7d

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South Carolina 2026 election: Watch live coverage, race results

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - WIS will be live Tuesday night as Your First Alert to election results across South Carolina. Coverage from Columbia will begin Tuesday at 7 p.m., streaming exclusively on WIS digital platforms, including the free WIS streaming app. Coverage can also be found on the WIS Facebook,...

South Carolina · 5d

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Parade salutes Lexington County veterans

The 24th annual Lexington County Veterans Day parade was held Sunday, Nov. 1, to honor the service and sacrifice of those who served in the United States Armed Forces. The Veterans Day parade began at 3 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Lexington, with spectators waving American flags and wearing patriotic red, white and blue clothing to honor veterans’ lasting contributions to the community.

Lexington County, SC · 5d

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Gov. Henry McMaster Receives C. Dan Adams Lifetime Achievement Award

Gov. Henry McMaster became South Carolina’s longest-serving governor in 2025, after assuming office in 2017 to finish the term of then-Gov. Nikki Haley, who resigned to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Since then, McMaster has been elected to two full terms, and he will leave office in...

South Carolina · 6d

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New SC law requires restaurants to disclose imported shrimp

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — A new South Carolina law requiring restaurants that serve imported shrimp to disclose that information to customers took effect Wednesday. Under the law, restaurants serving imported shrimp must post notices at their main entrances and include disclosures on their menus. The legislation follows genetic...

South Carolina · 6d