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Sen. Tim Scott to be married in South Carolina this weekend, what we know so far
Tim Scott and fiancee Mindy Noce to be wed in Charleston church this weekend.
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Does SC’s congressional map violate state constitution? Two groups sue to find out
The U.S. Supreme Court previously ruled the map OK when the ACLU argued the map had an illegal racial gerrymander.
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Campaign finance reports are in; see who's backing South Carolina congressional candidates
With just under 100 days left until the general election in November, donations exceeding $1,000 dominate 3rd and 4th district fundraising
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What Black voters think about Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and their top priorities
More than 200,000 people sent in questionnaires.
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Democrats sue to get Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off the 2024 presidential ballot in NC
The lawsuit, filed in Wake County court, asks a judge to reverse the board’s decision and prohibit Kennedy from appearing on the ballot.
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SC’s Haley, a Republican, says Democrats smart for pushing ‘younger’ Harris for president
Nikki Haley, the former GOP presidential hopeful also called Vice President Kamala Harris the weakest candidate the Democratic Party could put forward in the presidential race
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Fact check: Is Kamala Harris really a ‘radical left lunatic’ as Donald Trump says?
We looked at some of Team Trump’s claims about the presumptive Democratic nominee.
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‘Prosecuting’ Donald Trump: How Kamala Harris’ DA background shapes her campaign style
“One of Biden’s problems was an inability to consistently make the case against Trump,” an expert said.
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‘I’m not gonna be nice’ and other things Trump said during packed Charlotte rally
Trump used charged language to elicit jeers while attacking Joe Biden’s mental fitness and Kamala Harris’ record as a prosecutor.
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South Carolina's Nikki Haley on CNN: Here's when and how to watch
The former South Carolina governor and presidential candidate will sit down with Jake Tapper for her first interview since suspending her campaign
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Here’s who is getting extra attention as Kamala Harris’ running mate search picks up
A Harris campaign spokesman said the VP vetting process has begun “in earnest.”
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‘He’s built skylines.’ Thousands crowd into Bojangles Coliseum for Trump’s Charlotte rally
The parking lots filled to capacity shortly after 2 p.m. and the arena filled with thousands of people, too.
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Kamala Harris comes out of the starting gate with a problem with Hispanic voters
National polls show Harris struggling to win the kind of support among Hispanic voters that Democratic candidates have long counted on, but there are recent signs of improvement.
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Donald Trump focuses on likely Democratic opponent Kamala Harris in Charlotte rally
“They say something happened to me when I got shot. I became nice,” Trump said. “... If you don’t mind, I’m not gonna be nice.”
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Nikki Haley asks Haley Voters for Harris to stop using her name, group is undeterred
The former presidential candidate sent a cease and desist letter to the PAC, which is encouraging her former supporters to back the vice president
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Meme queen? What coconut trees and lime green mean for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
Singer Charli XCX said on X Sunday that “kamala IS brat,” a powerful compliment for fans who are chronically online.
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Democrats put up billboards, focus on Project 2025 as Donald Trump visits Charlotte
“Our message is simple: Look up Project 2025,” DNC spokesperson Abhi Rahman told the Observer.
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Nikki Haley tells Super PAC group: Stop using my name to court votes for Harris
Who is Haley voters for Harris? Former SC governor wants them to stop using her name
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Walker leaves Richland County Council election. Here’s who wants to run in his place
Richland County Council Member Overture Walker won the Democratic nomination in state Senate District 22 in June to succeed state Sen. Mia McLeod. His withdrawal from the county council race triggers a special primary.
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Will ‘electric’ enthusiasm for Kamala Harris boost NC Democrats in down-ballot races?
Mecklenburg County Party Democratic Chair Drew Kromer said his phone’s been ringing constantly since Harris received President Joe Biden’s endorsement.
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Does Kamala Harris’ run for president throw a wrench in Gavin Newsom’s plans for 2028?
Gavin Newsom has spent the past two years swatting down rumors and questions about running for president.
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NC has been a swing state in 2024 election. Is that still the case with Biden’s exit?
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their surrogates have made regular visits to North Carolina since the beginning of the 2024 campaign season. What happens now?
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Nikki Haley Voters for Biden group quickly endorse Kamala Harris after Biden drops out
The PAC organizers say the vice president is 'the most likely and the best alternative for the Democratic nomination'
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In first public remarks, Kamala Harris praises Joe Biden, doesn’t talk presidential campaign
“Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history,” Harris started.
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Do Republicans see Kamala Harris as easy to beat?
Would Kamala Harris be a tougher opponent than Joe Biden?
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Kamala Harris’ potential challengers fall in line, clearing way to Democratic nomination
Democrats appear to have no desire to protract an intraparty battle that took down the candidacy of a sitting president.
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With President Biden out of the race, South Carolina delegates vote to back Kamala Harris
'It would really be a slap in the face to the voters to not follow the president's lead:' Greenville Democratic chair and convention delegate
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A Harris-Newsom presidential ticket? There’s one big legal hurdle: The 12th Amendment
The Amendment outlines how presidential electors in the electoral college cast ballots for the presidential ticket.
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Kamala Harris’ criminal justice record: Get up to speed
Harris, a former prosecutor, was the self-proclaimed “top cop” of California. Until she wasn’t.
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Kamala Harris is running for president. Can she beat Donald Trump?
Kamala Harris is close to Donald Trump in latest national polling.
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Who is Josh Shapiro? Pennsylvania’s governor is on list of possible Democratic VP nominees
What is Shapiro’s record as governor of Pennsylvania?
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Who is Andy Beshear? Kentucky’s governor is on list of possible Democratic VP nominees
What is his policy record as Kentucky’s governor and former attorney general?
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Here’s President Joe Biden’s full announcement as he exits 2024 presidential election
The announcement came shortly before 11 a.m. West Coast time.
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SC reacts to Biden dropping out of race: GOP leaders demand he resign, Dems praise service
President Joe Biden said Sunday he would be ending his bid for reelection after pressure from fellow Democratic leaders.
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With President Biden out of the race, what could be next for NC Gov. Roy Cooper?
President Joe Biden announced Sunday he’s out of the race. Could Gov. Roy Cooper be the next VP, with Kamala Harris?
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Joe Biden is out. How do Democrats pick a new presidential nominee?
Do Democrats face chaos in picking a successor?
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What does Kamala Harris’ record show? From California prosecutor to the vice president
Being a vice president historically means being in the shadows. Now, the former California prosecutor is in the spotlight.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorses Kamala Harris for president after Joe Biden drops out
The Democrat had emerged as a top possibility to face Donald Trump.
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Biden’s out. Is Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear now a VP candidate?
Kentucky’s popular two-term governor, is likely to be a VP candidate as Dems choose a new top candidate. A Democrat legislator says Andy Beshear “can deliver a message of revitalization, management and hope to the American people like he’s done here in commonwealth.”
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With Biden out of presidential race, Kamala Harris emerges as front-runner with his endorsement
The former California senator runs close to Donald Trump in recent national polls.
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Harris vows to earn nomination after Biden bows out of race, throws support behind her
President Joe Biden wrote that “it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
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This controversial highway may come to Myrtle Beach. What we know about Interstate 73
Interstate 73 has been a topic of conversation for decades.
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Donald Trump holding rally in Charlotte as part of post-convention swing state tour
The former president is back on the campaign trail after the Republican National Convention and surviving an assassination attempt.
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With Biden out of the race, here’s who SC’s DNC delegates said they planned to back
If President Joe Biden decided to step aside from the Democratic nomination, the more than 3,900 delegates at the Democratic National Convention would pick a new nominee.
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If Biden drops out of the presidential race, who would SC’s Democratic delegates support?
If President Joe Biden decided to step aside from the Democratic nomination, the more than 3,900 delegates at the Democratic National Convention would pick a new nominee.
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Saying ‘I had God on my side,’ Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination
Donald Trump accepts the Republican Party’s nomination
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Franklin Graham prays for Trump, calls for unity in Republican National Convention speech
Controversial former CMS board candidate Annette Albright also spoke on the final night of the Republican National Convention.
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In KY county where JD Vance has roots, some call him ‘a sellout,’ but others are excited
Registered Democrats far outnumber Republicans in Breathitt County, but many are conservative and vote GOP in national races.
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Who is Alvin Portee Jr.? SC man wearing Lincoln top hat at the RNC often caught on camera.
At the RNC, Portee Jr. wore a tall hat and suit similar to the clothing his favorite president Abraham Lincoln wore during his presidency.
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It’s official. Richland County will vote on penny tax in November. Five things to know
Voters in 2012 approved a 1% transportation sales tax in Richland County to pay for a myriad of transportation-related projects. That tax will expire soon. Voters will get to decide in November if they want that tax renewed.
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Why Hispanic immigrants who support Trump are embracing his hardline border stance
Many Florida Latinos believe Republicans have a better handle on immigration and border security compared to Democrats.
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SC’s Mace called for a woman on the GOP ticket. Here’s what she thinks of Trump’s pick of Vance
Mace represents the one congressional district in South Carolina that is closest to being a toss up even though it is drawn in favor of Republicans.
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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace set to speak at RNC. What to know about the one-time VP contender
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace is set to speak at the beginning of the Day 3 session of the RNC. Here's when.
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At RNC, Republicans have a strategy against the president: ‘Let Biden be himself’
Biden’s mental capacity a popular topic at Republican convention
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Greenville County Council moves penny sales tax to next step but not without controversy
The penny sales tax ordinance to pay for roads passes second reading, meaning only one more is needed before it will reach voters in November
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At RNC, signs of how Ron DeSantis left his mark on Donald Trump’s Republican Party
The Florida governor may not have won the Republican presidential nomination, but his appearance at GOP’s convention in Milwaukee underscores his influence among Republicans.
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South Carolina's Nikki Haley gives Donald Trump her 'strong endorsement' in RNC speech. Watch
From political rival to endorsement: South Carolina's Nikki Haley endorses Trump for president at the RNC. Watch her call for party unity.
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SC’s Nikki Haley gives voters her case to support her once-rival Donald Trump in November
SC’s Nikki Haley and Tim Scott both ran against former president Trump but they’re at the Republican Convention touting their party.
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When is former Trump rival Nikki Haley speaking at the 2024 RNC? Here's when and who else is speaking
Former South Carolina governor and presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is set to speak during day 2 of the Republican National Convention. Here's when and how to watch.
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Tim Scott calls Trump 'American lion', Amber Rose backs GOP: 5 moments from RNC Day 1
During the convention, many pivotal moments unfolded in the presidential race.
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Watch Sen. Tim Scott call Donald Trump an 'American lion' who 'roared' back after shooting at RNC speech
The senator from South Carolina delivered a fierce reaction to the assassination attempt during his speech at the Republican National Convention. Watch him call Donald Trump an "American lion" during his speech.
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GOP convention buzzing on Day 1: Trump ‘took a bullet and got up ready to fight’
“I feel a shift from excited to super-excited,” one Republican said.
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What Ohio politicians are saying about Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance
Vance was chosen by former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday.
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What you need to know about Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance
Book author. U.S. marine. Former critic. Sen. JD Vance has been many things.
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South Carolina at RNC: Nikki Haley initially not invited to the convention now speaking
Sen. Tim Scott and U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace also are scheduled for the speaker's stage during the GOP gathering in Milwaukee
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Trump picks Vance as running mate. Here’s what history says about whether a VP matters
Donald Trump announced his choice during the Republican National Convention.
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How to livestream the 2024 Republican National Convention? Where to watch in South Carolina
The Republican National Convention starts Monday, July 15 in Milwaukee. Here's where you can stream Day 1 and who is expected to speak this week.
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Democrat Sidman raises 4 times more than Rep. Tricia Cotham in high-profile NC House race
Nicole Sidman won the Democratic primary earlier this year. She’s running against Tricia Cotham in November for a southeastern Mecklenburg NC House seat.
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Lancaster to decide Monday if voters will consider 15-year road sales tax. What to know
The tax that’s at the center of the proposed referendum would generate over $400 million
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Trump assassination attempt casts a cloud over what could be Rubio’s brightest moment
A Rubio spokesman pointed to the senator’s social media posts that he was “praying” for Trump,” and that “God protected” the former president.
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What to know: Latest on victims, assassination attempt at Trump rally & what’s ahead at RNC
A roundup of today’s news out of the assassination attempt investigation, the latest in the presidential campaign and this week’s Republican National Convention.
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Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC as country grapples with assassination attempt
Conventions have been low-drama affairs in recent decades. But, “now we have a situation where we don’t know what these conventions are going to look like,” said Peter Kastor, chair of the History Department at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Former President Trump apparently shot at during rally. South Carolina officials react
“May God watch over them all.”
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South Carolina leaders react as Donald Trump is rushed off rally stage in Pennsylvania
Politicians call for prayers for the former president and people attending the rally Saturday afternoon
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KS, MO leaders call for prayers, condemn violence after Trump injured in rally shooting
“Pray for President Trump,” said Sen. Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican. “And for justice.”
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Trump injured when shots fired at Pennsylvania rally; gunman killed by Secret Service
The FBI called the event an assassination attempt and said it was working to uncover a motive.
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Franklin Graham, NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson chosen to speak at RNC, Trump campaign says
Trump campaign, RNC chose Graham, Robinson among keynote speakers
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Democrats thought she would ‘pull a Cotham.’ Now, former CMS candidate will speak at RNC
The GOP describes Annette Albright as “a lifelong Democrat” who “even ran for local office as a Democrat.”
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SC Dems are "riding with Biden" after some lawmakers call for him to end reelection bid
Leading the way, U.S. Rep. James Clyburn whose endorsement of the incumbent rocketed him to the 2020 nomination, says he’s 'all in' for the president
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