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California Political Roundup: Newsom tours South Carolina as DOJ sues over trans athlete policies

California Political Roundup: Newsom tours South Carolina as DOJ sues over trans athlete policies

Here’s a look at the political headlines surrounding Newsom this week, from federal lawsuits to 2028 presidential buzz. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As California Governor Gavin Newsom wrapped up a trip to South Carolina, fresh speculation about his...

Republican committeeman from South Carolina passes away at 71

Republican committeeman from South Carolina passes away at 71

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina GOP announced the passing of 71-year-old committeeman Glenn McCall on Friday following surgery complications. McCall was co-chairman of the 2020 Republican National Convention Committee on Arrangements and also...

Dolphin named Lucky rescued from South Carolina lagoon

Dolphin named Lucky rescued from South Carolina lagoon

BLUFFTON, S.C. - A dolphin was rescued after being stranded in a lagoon inside the Hampton Lake Community. The female dolphin, which is about 7 feet, 10 inches long and 400-500 pounds, was known to researchers at the University of South Carolina...

Upstate restaurant reopens weeks after federal investigation

Upstate restaurant reopens weeks after federal investigation

South Carolina restaurant reopens weeks after federal investigation SOMETHING THAT COULD FORM IN THE GULF. CHRIS. THANK YOU. THREE WEEKS AGO, DOZENS OF FEDERAL AGENTS SERVED A SEARCH WARRANT AT A MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN WEST. UNION. OFFICIALS SAY IT...

SEC media days: LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss quarterbacks in spotlight

SEC media days: LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss quarterbacks in spotlight

ATLANTA (AP) — The opening day of SEC football media days Monday featured LSU, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. The Commodores have Diego Pavia at quarterback going into his second season and the other three also have signal-callers...

LSU, South Carolina, Mississippi quarterbacks in spotlight

LSU, South Carolina, Mississippi quarterbacks in spotlight

ATLANTA -- The opening day of SEC football media days Monday featured LSU, South Carolina, Mississippi and Vanderbilt. The Commodores have Diego Pavia at quarterback going into his second season and the other three also have signal-callers...

Congaree Land Trust protects 100,000 acres in South Carolina

Congaree Land Trust protects 100,000 acres in South Carolina

​ Congaree Land Trust secures 100,000 acres of protected land Alston Farms in Sumter County is the latest property conserved The trust has conserved 45,000 acres of wetlands and 61,000 acres of farmland Over two dozen conservation projects are...

2025 SEC Media Days: South Carolina

2025 SEC Media Days: South Carolina

ATLANTA - (WAFF) - South Carolina’s Shane Beamer met with media during 2025 SEC Media Days in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday. The Gamecocks finished the 2024 season 9-4. South Carolina opens the season on August 31 against Virginia Tech in Atlanta,...

VA provides 12.4% fewer home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q1

VA provides 12.4% fewer home purchase loans in South Carolina in Q1

Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia There were 2,434 VA home purchases in South Carolina in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $862.6...

Gas prices in South Carolina see slight rise as oil prices inch up

Gas prices in South Carolina see slight rise as oil prices inch up

MAY 23, 2025 – Cars fueling up with gas in Asheville, N.C. (Photo credit: WLOS staff) (WCIV) — The average price of gas in South Carolina and nationally rose slightly in the past week thanks to a modest uptick in oil prices, according to GasBuddy...

Woman killed in crash involving fire truck in South Carolina

Woman killed in crash involving fire truck in South Carolina

DENTSVILLE, S.C. (WBTV) - A woman died after the car she was in got hit by a fire truck in South Carolina over the weekend. Sister-station WIS reported that the woman, 64-year-old Carolyn Collins, was a passenger in a sedan when it got hit by the...

South Carolina, LSU in focus at SEC Football Media Days

South Carolina, LSU in focus at SEC Football Media Days

by: Brandon Myers Posted: Jul 14, 2025 / 12:48 PM CDT Updated: Jul 15, 2025 / 12:48 PM CDT ATLANTA, Ga. (WKRG) — “Southeast Sports+” kicks off today with talks on South Carolina, LSU and other teams at the 2025 SEC Football Media Days. WKRG’s...

Newsom Visits South Carolina, Where Democrats Question His Appeal

Newsom Visits South Carolina, Where Democrats Question His Appeal

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., speaks to a crowd gathered in a community center on Wednesday, July 9, ... More 2025, in Seneca, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved California Governor Gavin Newsom’s...

Exclusive — Lindsey Graham Primary Challenger André Bauer: We Have a Chance to Knock Off ‘One of the Vipers of the Senate’

Exclusive — Lindsey Graham Primary Challenger André Bauer: We Have a Chance to Knock Off ‘One of the Vipers of the Senate’

TAMPA, Florida — Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is a “puppet for the Democrats,” the senator’s primary challenger, former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer, told Breitbart News during an appearance at the Turning Point Student Action Summit over the...

Stephen Colbert reacts to "The Late Show" franchise ending

Stephen Colbert reacts to "The Late Show" franchise ending

By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston...

Northeast Florida 4-Star Wide Receiver Stays In-State, Commits to Miami

Northeast Florida 4-Star Wide Receiver Stays In-State, Commits to Miami

St. Augustine senior four-star wide receiver Somourian Wingo came into the day with three schools as finalists in the pursuit of his recruitment, where he was set to choose between Florida, Miami, and South Carolina. BREAKING: Four-Star WR...

SLED: Former Spartanburg police officer charged with sexual assault

SLED: Former Spartanburg police officer charged with sexual assault

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division reports a former Spartanburg police officer was charged with sexual assault. An arrest warrant said 26-year-old Ahmad Tyreek Cheeks forced or coerced a victim into...

19-year-old roadside worker fighting for his life after reported DUI crash; driver granted bond

19-year-old roadside worker fighting for his life after reported DUI crash; driver granted bond

A Chesnee, South Carolina, woman is facing felony DUI charges after investigators said she hit a construction worker with her car. The young man is fighting for his life in the intensive care unit.A judge granted 54-year-old Stacy Robbins a...

What's in the GOP bill to cut $9 billion from NPR and foreign aid?

What's in the GOP bill to cut $9 billion from NPR and foreign aid?

US President Donald Trump (C) poses with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L), Interior Secretary Doug Burgum (2nd L), House Speaker Mike Johnson (3rd L), First Lady Melania Trump (3rd R) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R), Republican of South...

Matador Restaurant Group files for bankruptcy

Matador Restaurant Group files for bankruptcy

Matador Restaurant Group, a Del Taco franchisee operating 22 outlets, has declared bankruptcy amidst financial struggles. The South Carolina, US-based company reported assets and liabilities each between $1m and $10m, alongside more than $2.7m in...

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