In South Carolina, politics news means government actions, election results, public policy and the legislative process. Reporting tracks the decisions that shift civic life from the state capital to every municipality.
The Republican ticket that won South Carolina's top executive offices will address the administrative transition and priorities at a Friday news conference.
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Democratic incumbent Annie E. McDaniel defeated Republican challenger Tibi Czentye in South Carolina House District 41 on Tuesday.
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South Carolina Democrats broke the Republican supermajority in the state House after a months-long organizing push, though the party now faces a financial deficit.
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Former Navy vice admiral Nancy Lacore leads Jenny Costa Honeycutt by about 1 percentage point in unofficial results from South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
Attorneys for a South Carolina death row inmate ask that a warrant not be issued until after the holidays.
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The party is running candidates in every district ahead of the November 3, 2026, election.
Coverage takes in election cycles, major legislation, local government decisions and the shifting nature of public opinion. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, covering the full geography of the state. Legislative sessions and the resulting impact on state programs create a distinct rhythm for the political calendar. Tax policy and budget allocations are the two factors that consistently influence most legislative debates.
