Tag: politics
SC’s 3rd-party candidates hope to gain traction, affect policies
During a contentious election year, third-party candidates are working to make headway in a bipartisan system.
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Students, professor weigh in on whether presidential debate influenced voters
Maybe. Maybe not. “It kind of felt like I was arguing with a childish ex,” one USC student said of Trump’s debate performance.
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New data show young SC voters could have big impact on presidential election
It’s unclear how they’ll vote, but there has been a surge in young people’s voter registrations in South Carolina this year.
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Bill to allow retail sale of alcohol on Sundays passes SC House
But lawmakers are divided on an amendment requiring communities to hold a referendum on whether to allow the sales.
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‘Bamberg’s excited’ about Nikki Haley’s 2024 presidential campaign
City leaders are happy to see Bamberg native on national stage.
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Democrats excited to kick off 2024 presidential primary in SC
Candidates could use South Carolina as a springboard for their campaigns.
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Why Democrats are working to push South Carolina to the front of the primary lineup
Local Democrats cite a racially diverse population as the main reason South Carolina should kick off the party’s national 2024 primary cycle.
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Young candidate who lost close election plans to stay involved in West Columbia’s future
Ashley Johnson, a 34-year-old realtor, isn’t daunted by her lack of political experience or her loss in last week’s West Columbia City Council race. She just wants to improve her city.
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Early voting turnout quadruples that in SC primaries
South Carolina saw early voting for the first time during this year’s June primaries. Now, it has taken off in the General Election.
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What should be expected from SC gov candidates?
Henry McMaster and Joe Cunningham had their sole debate this week before the Nov. 8 election.
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Columbia grappling with nationwide question of how to regulate short-term rental business
Columbia is working to to regulate short-term rental units to appease neighbors who don’t want Airbnbs on their street and industry leaders who make a living by renting out homes.
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SC abortion bill could lead to logistical problems, experts say
The recent South Carolina abortion bill could lead to logistical problems for those seeking abortions across the state, according to experts.
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