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SC Early Voting Opens With Nearly 98,000 First-Day Ballots
Oct 21, 2026
SC Early Voting Opens With Nearly 98,000 First-Day Ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina voters wasted little time once in-person early ballots became available for the 2026 general election, with 97,968 people casting ballots statewide on Monday, Oct. 19, according to a turnout report from state election officials. The heaviest opening-day traffic came from the state's largest counties. Charleston County led with 9,389 voters,
Trump Rallies for Graham as SC Senate Race Moves to Lean GOP
Oct 21, 2026
Trump Rallies for Graham as SC Senate Race Moves to Lean GOP
CLEMSON, S.C. — President Donald Trump heads to the Upstate on Wednesday night to campaign for U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, a stop that comes one day after a national election handicapper moved South Carolina's Senate race a notch closer to a toss-up. The 7 p.m. rally is set for the T. Ed Garrison arena, a
Silfab Opponents Rally Before York County Council Over Lawsuits
Oct 21, 2026
Silfab Opponents Rally Before York County Council Over Lawsuits
YORK, S.C. — Residents who have fought the Silfab Solar plant near Fort Mill for three years took their complaints to the county seat on Monday, rallying outside before a York County Council meeting and then spending close to an hour at the public comment microphone. Their target this time was a pair of court
Rock Hill’s Climer Outraises Dittmer 5-To-1 in 5th District Race
Oct 18, 2026
Rock Hill’s Climer Outraises Dittmer 5-To-1 in 5th District Race
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Rock Hill Republican Wes Climer has built a money lead of roughly five to one over Democrat Mallory Dittmer in the race for the open 5th Congressional District seat, with early voting for the Nov. 3 election set to open Monday. Federal Election Commission reports through Sept. 30 show Climer, a
South Carolina Arts Commission Appoints Scott-Fitts to Lead
Oct 17, 2026
South Carolina Arts Commission Appoints Scott-Fitts to Lead
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Arts Commission board voted unanimously to put Ce Scott-Fitts in charge of the state agency starting Friday, while commissioners keep searching for a permanent executive director. Scott-Fitts has worked at the commission since 2019, first in artist development and later as the senior deputy over human resources, communications, artist
Dittmer Sets Early-Vote Kickoff Sunday Downtown in Rock Hill
Oct 17, 2026
Dittmer Sets Early-Vote Kickoff Sunday Downtown in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Fifth District congressional hopeful Mallory Dittmer is staging a Sunday evening turnout event at Fountain Park in Rock Hill to mark the start of early voting season in York County. Rally the Vote is set for Oct. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the downtown park at 300 E. Main
Early Voting Opens Monday at Two Rock Hill Sites
Oct 15, 2026
Early Voting Opens Monday at Two Rock Hill Sites
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Rock Hill voters who want to skip the Election Day lines can start casting ballots Monday,…
Wilson, Johnson clash in chippy debate
Oct 7, 2026
Wilson, Johnson clash in chippy debate
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