Politics

More than 1 million South Carolinians have cast their votes in the 2020 presidential race even before polls open on Election Day.

Volunteers ease pain of long voting lines

by Christopher Lorensen | Nov 2, 2020 | Homepage slider, Local, Politics | 0

South Carolina residents are banding together to make voting easier and give everyone a voice. Jennifer Bailey has been handing out food and water in Richland County since early voting began.

Five days from election, here are events to watch for in S.C.

by Matthew Edwards | Oct 29, 2020 | In the News, Local, Politics | 0

One million South Carolinians have already voted, but the end of the week is still packed with events to help voters in the Palmetto State choose their ballot.

UofSC political science professors speculate about upcoming election results

by Christopher Lorensen | Oct 28, 2020 | In the News, Politics, USC | 0

Three political science professors from the University of South Carolina talk about the upcoming election and analysis of recent news in each branch of government.

Presidential candidates were more civil but social media still negative

by Caleb Gilbert | Oct 27, 2020 | Homepage slider, Localpage slider, Politics, USC | 0

Even though many improvements were made in the second presidential debate, the University of South Carolina found that negativity regarding both candidates dominated social media.

Barrett Supreme Court nomination aligns with conservative values, Graham says

by Samantha Winn | Oct 15, 2020 | Homepage slider, In the News, Politics, Trending | 0

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett fulfills the conservative values that Senate Republicans are looking for, but how she rules on the court is still to be seen.

S.C. schools get more funding against COVID-19

by Christopher Lorensen | Oct 14, 2020 | Homepage slider, Local, Politics | 0

South Carolina school districts are receiving $33 million to support plexiglass barriers and other personal protective equipment to assist in conducting face-to-face instruction.

Rep. Clyburn urges South Carolinians to vote early

by Christopher Lorensen | Oct 6, 2020 | Homepage slider, In the News, Local, Politics | 0

House Majority Whip Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) encourages citizens to take advantage of the ability to vote early to ensure their vote is counted and to set the country on the path of their choosing.