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bloomberg.comGOP Shifts $5 Million to South Carolina Senate Race as Worries MountRepublicans are bolstering US Senator Darline Graham’s campaign for a full term amid increasing concern that the race in South Carolina, traditionally a conservative stronghold, is tightening ahead of...

Republicans pump cash into SC as they worry about their lackluster candidate #SouthCarolina #scpolitics #scpol

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scdailygazette.comState regulators to allow part of NextEra’s political past to be examined in Dominion merger case • SC Daily GazetteThe Virginia State Corporation Commission will allow documents detailing an internal investigation into NextEra Energy’s failed attempt to acquire a Florida utility.

State regulators to allow part of NextEra’s political past to be examined in Dominion merger case scdailygazette.com/2026/10/05/r...

scdailygazette.comSC colleges can apply to offer new Pell Grants aimed at in-demand trades. So far, none have. • SC Daily GazetteSo far, SC colleges and trade schools have yet to seek approval for training programs under a recently expanded Pell Grant program.

#SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

cnn.comTrump uses anti-transgender slur to attack South Carolina Senate nominee | CNN PoliticsPresident Donald Trump on Monday used an anti-transgender slur to attack Democratic South Carolina Senate nominee Dr. Annie Andrews, as he tries to push his handpicked GOP candidate, Sen. Darline Grah...

When in doubt, just call your opponent trans #SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

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apnews.comCNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football gameCNN says it has been left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip to a college football game.

apnews.com/article/trum... says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game

postandcourier.comNew ‘Welcome to Charleston County’ sign alongside I-26 cost $555KKnown as a gateway sign, the aluminum display — which stands nearly 10’x40’ — replaced a smaller sign on the heavily traveled roadway.

#CharlestonSC #SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

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scdailygazette.comMountain strong: North Carolina marks the 2-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene • SC Daily GazetteWestern North Carolina marks two years after Helene caused $60 billion in damages. Communities are pulling together, but progress remains slow.

Mountain strong: North Carolina marks the 2-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene scdailygazette.com/2026/09/25/r...

abcnews4.com223 tons removed: Lowcountry SCDNR team earns second straight Golden Trashcan AwardThe South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Region 4 Law Enforcement Division has been awarded the Golden Trashcan Award for the second consecutive year

#SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics #trashtag

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scdailygazette.comEnergy Department unveils project to squeeze more juice through existing power lines • SC Daily GazetteThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is poised to spend nearly $2 billion to help fund 31 grid improvement projects in 26 states.

Energy Department unveils project to squeeze more juice through existing power lines scdailygazette.com/2026/09/25/r...

postandcourier.comAccounting dispute fuels rift between SC Treasurer's Office and state Comptroller’s officeSouth Carolina Comptroller General Brian Gaines delayed releasing financial reports due to an error by Treasurer Curtis Loftis, whose office accused the agency of exaggerating the issue.

Loftis embroiled in new accounting fiasco #SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

wyff4.comSmall Upstate town approves development that would double populationThe small town of West Union has approved a major housing project that could double the town’s population, despite concerns from some residents.

West Union doubles down #SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

postandcourier.comAfter SC data center's projected water use ballooned to 1.4M gallons, it took months to tell publicA Spartanburg data center’s projected water use ballooned before the initial estimate was revealed to the public. It took NorthMark seven months to correct the outdated number.

#SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

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23 Sept

ACLU-SC sues for transparency in 2025 firing of state’s top election official holycitysinner.com/politics/acl...

holycitysinner.comACLU-SC sues for transparency in 2025 firing of state’s top election officialThe American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina is suing to demand public transparency around the firing of State Election Commission Executive Director Howard Knapp on Sept. 17, 2025.

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actionnews5.com167,000 pounds of meat distributed nationally recalled. Here’s whyThe mislabeled products include various types of meats, including sliced ribeye, beef chuck, short ribs, ground pork and chorizo.

The #EpsteinAdministration has ensured nothing is safe these days! 167,000 pounds of meat distributed nationally recalled. Here’s why www.actionnews5.com/2026/09/23/1...

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South Carolina Democratic Party

@scdemocrats.bsky.social

23 Sept

Do you know how your representatives voted on the war in Iran? Here is the record! ️ They had six chances to keep Congress in the decision. Only one member of your delegation voted YEA every time. Now you know the record. Use it on November 3rd, South Carolina!

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22 Sept

"Jaw-dropping" "Godzilla-level"! Sounds serious... #ClimateCrisis www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.com‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world

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joycevance.substack.comThe Wolf Came As A Wolf: Trump and the First AmendmentTonight’s post is long.

22 Sept

The Wolf Came As A Wolf: Trump and the First Amendment joycevance.substack.com/p/the-wolf-c...

amp.thestate.comWhat do SC governor candidates think of proposed utility megamerger?Leading South Carolina governor candidates split on how they would hypothetically handle the proposed utility merger.

22 Sept

#SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitcs

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17 Sept

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open.substack.comThe open houses at the edge of disasterWhat are buyers being told about climate risk in Miami? I posed as one to find out.

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joycevance.substack.comAnother Loss for Trump: The Kennedy CenterAnd more

17 Sept

Another Loss for Trump: The Kennedy Center joycevance.substack.com/p/another-lo...

live5news.comOconee County Council passes ban of Flock cameras countywideCouncil passed third and final reading Tuesday night after nearly four hours of public comment.

17 Sept

Police state pushback in Oconee County #SouthCarolina #scpol #sclaw #scpolitics

abcnews4.comLowcountry traffic worsens as population booms; online survey seeks congestion fixesAs the Lowcountry’s population continues to grow, traffic is becoming a daily frustration for many drivers, with longer commute times and rush-hour backups.

16 Sept

Charleston at a breaking point as infrastructure finally reaches max capacity. Will Lowcountry lawmakers fix the problem? (No) #SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

wistv.comMcMaster opposes suspending SC gas tax as prices hit $4 a gallonGov. Henry McMaster voiced opposition to calls for suspending the state’s gas tax as gas prices hit $4 per gallon.

15 Sept

McMaster squeezing every penny #SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

13 Sept

www.whitehouse.gov/arcade/ The White House has released some games

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democracydocket.comAttorney General Blanche said Trump’s ‘weaponization fund’ was dead. Now DOJ is appealingThe DOJ said Friday it's appealing a judge's finding that Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against his own administration was "improper."

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani

With no mention of Iran, inflation, fuel prices, nor US economic woes in his email update, Norman's head remains firmly up his ass. Did you read your Norman Newsletter this month? #SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

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@mayor.nyc.gov

25 years ago, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people, including 2,753 New Yorkers. As we remember that terrible day, let us also remember the first responders, office workers and strangers who ran toward danger to help each other.

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live5news.com’It’s absolutely terrifying’: Hundreds of weapons found in Lowcountry schools since 2022Charleston County is the largest school district in the Lowcountry, but new numbers show it also leads the region in something no parent wants to hear: weapons found on campus.

’It’s absolutely terrifying’: Hundreds of weapons found in Lowcountry schools since 2022 www.live5news.com/2026/09/10/i...

the-independent.comTrump threatens to stop trade with other countries if Fed won’t cut interest ratesPresident’s Truth Social post conflates Fed’s prime rate with an individual obtaining lower interest on a car loan

4 Sept

Trump desperate to restart his bond scam as rates inch higher #trading #bonds #investing #politics #stockmarket

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actionnews5.comMajor retailers including Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Amazon and more are being investigated over meat pricesEight of the country’s largest grocery store chains are now under federal investigation over their beef prices.

First shrimpgate now beefgate? Not even beef is sacred in this country #beefgate

WatchYourRepsTN&SC@watchyourrepssc.bsky.social

Major retailers including Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Amazon and more are being investigated over meat prices www.actionnews5.com/2026/09/03/m...

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Rep. Jermaine Johnson

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3 Sept

Every child in South Carolina deserves to feel safe. Jermaine Johnson's plan: mental health workers in every school, providers embedded with police, and trained coaches and pastors who catch warning signs early, plus more sports, music, and community for kids. #NewSC #JohnsonSkardon

military.comPentagon Temporarily Rescinds Its Mandatory Testosterone Screening Guidance for Troops One Day After Issuing ItOfficials had described the effort as a way to improve readiness by identifying and managing hormonal and energy-availability problems

4 Sept

Has anyone checked Hegseth's testosterone?

wspa.comChild care center feels impact of South Carolina assistance pauseSome South Carolina families are paying hundreds of dollars more each week for child care after the state paused a major child care assistance program, leaving parents to cover more of the cost on …

3 Sept

#SouthCarolina #scpol #scpolitics

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live5news.comParents arrested in Tennessee after 5-year-old girl found dead near Pawleys IslandThe parents of the missing nonverbal 5-year-old girl who was found dead in the water Monday morning were arrested.

3 Sept

Trump tried to make the Postal Service decide who gets an absentee ballot. A federal judge blocked it again after USPS finalized the rule. Good. Trump doesn’t get to use your mailbox as a checkpoint before you vote. Your ballot isn’t his to approve. #CostOfCorruption

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2 Sept

Parents arrested in Tennessee after 5-year-old girl found dead near Pawleys Island www.live5news.com/2026/09/01/p...