- Ten Toes In: Why Trump Accounts Make Sense for North Carolina's Small Businesses
- Remnant Called -
- Former Moms for Liberty Chairs in South Carolina Address Massive Departure from Organization
- Same Job. Two Résumés. Graham and Norman Make Their Case for the US Senate
- Greenville County Holding Public Meetings on 1% Transportation Sales Tax Referendum
- Beyond the Monuments - Finding the Forgotten Grave of Dicey Langston
- The Myth of Voting for the Lesser of Two Evils
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- Hunting Island's Lighthouse Was Built to Outsmart the Atlantic's Shifting Shoreline
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- Equipping the Persecuted: Weekend Terror Alert Helped Avert Wider Massacre as Slaughter of Christians Continues to Ravage Nigeria Unchecked by Government
- Thurmond and Murkowski Won as Write-Ins. Is This Year’s Senate Race Really the Same?
- Briefing Notes from the Ukraine and Persian Gulf Wars
- Crime Stoppers Luncheon Remembers Greenville’s Fallen While Honoring Those Who Continue to Serve
- Trump Administration Announces $167 Million to Build Rural Care Sites, Upgrade Health Technology, and Strengthen Prevention Across South Carolina
Idaho Abortion Voter Initiative Qualifies for the Ballot this November
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- By Stanton Public Policy Center
BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho abortion voter initiative qualifies for the ballot this November. The ballot initiative would allow abortions for the full nine months of pregnancy if passed this November and nullify the “Defense of Life Act.”
Since the “Defense of Life Act” legislation began being enforced on August 25, 2022, it is estimated nearly 6,000 innocent children have been saved from abortion in Idaho.
Also, not one woman has been arrested for having a miscarriage, no doctor has been prosecuted under the “Defense of Life Act” and not a single woman has died seeking an “illegal abortion” as pro-choice activists claimed would happen.
The “Defense of Life Act,” has protected thousands of innocent children by ending abortion violence in Idaho as well as protecting thousands of women from forced and coerced abortions.
The $8 Billion that SC Lawmakers Don't Talk About
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
If history is any indication, the state budget for the new fiscal year that starts Wednesday likely won’t account for the collective billions in surplus “other” funds that S.C. agencies will have on hand.
The Nerve’s review of records obtained last month from the S.C. Department of Administration under the state Freedom of Information Act found that agencies began the current 2025-26 fiscal year, which started on July 1, 2025, with a total of at least $7.9 billion in other-fund surpluses.
The amount worked out to be about $1,400 for every man, woman and child in South Carolina.
“Farms That Grow Nothing” Served at the Republican Runoff Breakfast Table
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Runoff candidates brought humor, family stories and final appeals to the 4th District Republican Club, showing that political competition does not have to erase Republican friendship and fellowship.
South Carolina Republicans have survived months of campaign speeches, political mailers, television advertisements, and enough roadside signs to guide travelers across the state without a map. The primary is over, the runoff is Tuesday, and nearly everyone appears ready for a winner, including the candidates themselves.
Still, the final 4th District Republican Club gathering before the runoff showed that opposing candidates and their supporters can compete for votes without forgetting how to laugh together. The jam-packed room overlooking the Greenville skyline included elected officials from all levels of government, candidates and their campaign workers, spouses, club members, and several people who have probably memorized the candidates’ speeches by now. The candidates made their cases, traded some friendly teasing, and showed that a runoff campaign can still leave room for good humor and camaraderie.
The Greenville GOP’s Candidate Kiss of Death Strikes Again
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- By James Spurck, Publisher | Political Analysis
After another primary night of losses, one of the Upstate’s most talked-about Republican political superstitions is getting harder to ignore.
In Greenville County Republican circles, a political superstition has taken on a life of its own. Mention a candidate endorsed by the current Greenville County Republican Party leadership and sooner or later someone will whisper the phrase, the "Candidate's Kiss of Death."
It is no longer just an occasional joke passed around at campaign events. It has become part of the local Republican political vocabulary. Coffee meetings, social media discussions, text message chains, and post-election conversations have all helped spread the phrase throughout Greenville County.
The term is most often directed toward the political operation built around former Greenville County Republican Party Chairman Jeff Davis and the MySCGOP activist network that has dominated local party affairs in recent years. Fairly or unfairly, many grassroots Republicans have come to believe that candidates receiving the enthusiastic backing of this faction often struggle at the ballot box.
The SC Freedom Caucus Becomes a Target in District 10
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- By James Spurck, Publisher | Political Analysis
Stewart Watson argues Thomas Beach has focused too much on the Freedom Caucus fight, but many voters may see that fight as the reason Beach was elected.
The race for South Carolina House District 10 may be one of the most revealing Republican primaries in the Upstate this election cycle.
On one side stands incumbent Representative Thomas Beach, a member of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus and one of the legislators most closely associated with the movement's efforts to challenge the status quo in Columbia. On the other stands challenger Stewart Watson, who recently appeared on the New American Movement podcast and spent considerable time bashing the SC Freedom Caucus.
The discussion was informative, but it also raised questions that Republican voters in District 10 should carefully consider before casting their ballots.
Evert's Electables
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- By Evert Headley
2026 Republican Primary - June 2026
PLEASE NOTE – IMPORTANT DETAIL: Do not take this flier to the polls. By law, you may take only a list of names and offices to the polling site.
- For candidates already in office, I have been able to check voting records. My comments reflect their voting records over the course of their tenure.
- For those who have never run for office before and who claim a position, I will state their claim, but understand I have nothing by which to verify that claim.
- Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A photo ID is required to vote in South Carolina.
U.S. SENATE
Lindsey Graham (Incumbent)
He is probably the most controversial candidate in South Carolina. He is center-right, but not as conservative as the state GOP voters. He has supported President Trump on Supreme Court nominees and on many, but not all, foreign policy issues. He has a very good pro-life voting record and is a staunch defender of our military and veterans.
Since President Trump was elected, Sen. Graham has moved more to the right in his politics. He has stated and introduced support for red flag laws (confiscation of guns without due process), which, as a candidate who supports gun rights, is really odd. He still tries to make too many deals with the Democrats for my liking.
In the past, he has openly supported and led amnesty efforts for illegal aliens and has supported the immigration of foreign workers to suppress workers' wages. He is very much a hawk when it comes to military action.
He has an "A" rating from the NRA and its endorsement, and President Trump has endorsed Graham.
Meet Ralph Norman and Adam Morgan on the "Clean Up Columbia Tour"
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- By Press Release
Ferrara Candy Company incentives: Sweet deal for taxpayers?
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- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
In announcing last month that the Chicago-based Ferrara Candy Company would locate a $675 million manufacturing complex in Orangeburg County and create 1,000 jobs, Gov. Henry McMaster described the project as a “transformative moment for Orangeburg County and all of South Carolina.”
“Ferrara Candy Company’s $675 million investment in the Midlands is a powerful vote of confidence in our state that will bring many new opportunities for our people,” the Republican McMaster said in a state Department of Commerce release.
Ferrara CEO Marco Capurso said in the release that the company is “excited about the opportunity to inspire sweetness in the Palmetto State,” thanking McMaster and other state and county officials for “their partnership and effort to bring us to South Carolina.”
Ralph Norman Announces Adam Morgan as Lieutenant Governor Running Mate
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Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Ralph Norman announced former State Representative Adam Morgan as his choice for lieutenant governor during an event in Greenville.
Morgan, a former leader in the South Carolina Freedom Caucus, emphasized government transparency, fiscal accountability, and grassroots conservative principles. Norman said Morgan would play a major role in advancing the administration's agenda across the state and highlighted his ability to connect with voters and advocate for policy reforms.
The announcement drew support from numerous Freedom Caucus members and conservative activists from across South Carolina.
SC Attorney General’s Race: Sparks Fly at SCETV, Substance Takes Center Stage at GCRW Luncheon
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
The candidates differed on corruption, judicial reform, and how the office should be led at two very different meetings.
South Carolina Republican voters received two useful but noticeably different views of the three men seeking the party nomination for Attorney General.
One event showed what happens when candidates are given room to explain themselves. The other showed what happens when the pressure rises.
On May 27, SCETV News and South Carolina Public Radio hosted a statewide debate from Columbia featuring First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe, Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo and State Sen. Stephen Goldfinch. Gavin Jackson moderated the Attorney General discussion. The debate was part of SCETV’s statewide primary election coverage.
The next day, the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club hosted the same three candidates during its luncheon meeting at the Poinsett Club. Robin Duffie, a recent past president of the club, moderated the question portion of the forum.
Reddy and Wilson Pile on Norman as 3rd Televised GOP Debate Turns Personal
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Norman took the heat while Mace seized the moment
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Tuesday night’s Republican debate for South Carolina governor was billed as a discussion of data centers, Scout Motors, judicial reform, education, public health, and direct auto sales.
It became something else, too.
At Wofford College in Spartanburg, four GOP candidates used those policy questions as a springboard into some of the sharpest candidate-on-candidate exchanges of the campaign. The debate featured businessman Rom Reddy, Congressman Ralph Norman, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Congresswoman Nancy Mace. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette declined the invitation, while State Sen. Josh Kimbrell did not meet the polling threshold to participate, according to the debate introduction.
Fox Carolina’s Justin Dougherty moderated the debate. Panel questions came from Joey Hudson of the Just the Truth podcast and a 98.9 WORD talk show host, WIS anchor Judi Gatson, WMBF anchor Eric Weisfeld, and WCSC anchor Raphael James.
SCPC Primary Poll: May 2026
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- By SC Policy Council
SC Election day will be here before you know it, and primaries across the state are heating up. SCPC wanted to check in and see where likely South Carolina voters stand on the state’s direction and the candidates.
The survey sampled 1,000 likely South Carolina primary voters, 500 Republicans and 500 Democrats, using a combination of live operator interviews and text-to-web responses. Respondents were randomly selected from past primary voters and screened for likely participation, with only those indicating they would “definitely” or “probably” vote included. Results were weighted to reflect South Carolina’s approximate partisan makeup of 60% Republican and 40% Democrat.
The survey was conducted between May 18th and May 21st and contains a margin of error of +/-3.16. Polling was conducted by Conquest Group.
Ranked Choice Voting: Reform or Recipe for Confusion?
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- By James Spurck, Publisher
Ranked choice voting has gained attention in recent years and has been adopted in several states and cities across the country, but it remains one of the most debated election reforms in modern American politics.
The issue even surfaced this week on the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives during debate over redistricting legislation, where Democratic lawmakers introduced an amendment that would have implemented ranked choice voting in South Carolina. The proposal was ultimately rejected by the House.
While the amendment failed this time, the broader national push for ranked choice voting is not going away. Democratic activists and election reform advocates across the country continue pushing for the system through state legislatures and ballot initiatives, meaning South Carolina voters will likely hear the debate again in the future. That alone is reason enough for the public to understand exactly how the system works and why it remains so controversial.
Countdown to the 2026 South Carolina Governor Debate at Wofford
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- By Press Release
South Carolina Republicans are now officially one week away from the next major event in the 2026 gubernatorial race as candidates prepare to take the stage at Wofford College in Spartanburg on May 26.
The debate is part of the ongoing 2026 Gubernatorial Debate Series and is expected to draw Republican voters, grassroots activists, conservative leaders, and political observers from across the state.
Organizers say the event will provide voters with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to become South Carolina’s next governor, including their priorities, policy positions, and vision for the future of the state.
From the Farm Gate to the Dinner Plate
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- By Terry M. Thacker - Reporter
Why is Cody Simpson running for the office of South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture? The Times Examiner had the opportunity recently to sit down with him to find out the answers to that question.
“I'm running to protect our land, our seas and our waterways because we've got to be again food secure.” He also said that he is running for the next generation.
”Not many people realize the importance of this role and I think it's our obligation that we share that with others,” said Simpson.
Disgraced Former Election Officials Set Criminal Court Dates
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- By Alaina Moore - United Patriots Alliance
On the morning of April 23, 2026, the Richland County Courthouse docket on the second floor read like roll call of reckoning. The courtroom was packed with lawyers and defendants alike, crammed shoulder to shoulder in front of the judge’s stand. State prosecutors were perched like birds of prey in the jury box, eagerly awaiting their next victim. Fluorescent lighting beamed down, washing all of the color out of the room and bathing everyone in a sickly white light.
Former elections director Howard “Howie” Knapp sat in the middle of it all.
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