Darline Graham to face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Republican primary runoff Norman beat out Russell Fry, a congressman, and Mark Sanford, a former governor, to advance is closely contested race The Guardian - US · Aug 12
Darline Graham will face Ralph Norman in South Carolina Senate runoff Bolstered by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham advanced Tuesday to a runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican special primary election to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. With more than 95 percent of votes counted, Graham led a 10-candidate field… Roll Call · Aug 11
AOC, Buttigieg, Newsom all appear to be running for president. But should they be? ANALYSIS: Kamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary The Independent UK · Aug 11
Minnesota progressive wins Senate primary over anti-ICE sentiments, as Wisconsin governor’s race remains close – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 11
South Carolina Woman Forced To Carry Dead Baby as Doctors Delay Care Over Abortion Law Fears Ashley Brown shares her traumatic experience of delayed miscarriage treatment, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of navigating medical protocols amidst complex abortion laws. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor Republicans, including Graham’s sister, Darline, expedite campaigns to replace late senator in special primary race The Guardian - US · Aug 11
Police Department in South Carolina Says It Has 'Zero Tolerance for Hate Speech' A free speech organization sent a letter to the police department last week, calling its anti–hate speech post unconstitutional. Reason · Aug 10
10 candidates vie to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina Three days after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, his sister, Darline Graham, was sworn in to complete the remainder of the South Carolina Republican’s term. With President Donald Trump’s encouragement, she quickly declared she’d seek a full six-year term. Yet the limited polling available suggests Tuesday’s snap special election primary to… Roll Call · Aug 10
Roll Call on the Road: South Carolina CQ Roll Call traveled last week to South Carolina, which is playing host to Tuesday’s special primary election to select a new Republican Senate nominee following Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death. Photo editor Bill Clark captured some of the action as Senate hopefuls — and other South Carolina candidates —… Roll Call · Aug 10
Nancy Mace clashes with CNN host over her anti-Muslim ‘Trojan horse’ posts Oscar Jimenez challenges South Carolina Republican on her claims about Muslim-American elected officials and reminds her of the First Amendment’s protections towards the freedom of religion The Independent UK · Aug 10
Lindsey Graham’s sister faces doubts from Republicans as she seeks his Senate seat Though often by her late brother’s side, she remains largely unknown in South Carolina's clubby political circles The Independent UK · Aug 8
South Carolina Health System Still Running Limited Services 10 Days After Malware Attack AnMed reopened most facilities but 10 remain closed 10 days after a malware attack. What patients in South Carolina and Georgia should know. Medical Daily · Aug 7
Meet Katie Stagliano: This 9-year-old South Carolina girl grew a 40-pound cabbage for a school project and inspired 100-plus youth-run gardens Katie Stagliano was nine years old when she grew a 40-pound cabbage for a school project in Summerville, South Carolina. Instead of discarding it, she donated it to a local soup kitchen where it fed 275 people in a single meal. That moment led her to found Katie's Krops, a… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Capitol Lens | That’ll do, pig COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gov. and Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., is pictured on the steps of the State House on Thursday with pigs to discuss wasteful spending in the federal government. Sanford is running in an Aug. 11 special primary in his state to replace the late Sen. Lindsey… Roll Call · Aug 6
The Independent UK · Aug 4 Publix’s berry recall expands to eight states with shoppers urged to avoid GreenWise berries Publix has issued an expanded recall for all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O145 (E. coli O145). E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain that can lead to severe symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea,…
Medical Daily · Aug 4 ACA Enrollment Falls to 19.2 Million as Coverage Drops in Every State but New Mexico New KFF data show ACA enrollment fell in every state except New Mexico. Here is how coverage loss affects prescriptions, screenings, and re-enrollment options.
Ballotpedia · Aug 4 Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, Brew.
We Got This Covered · Aug 1 A South Carolina bassist bitten by a copperhead had to try three medical facilities before she found antivenom There are urgent shortcomings in emergency response protocols.
Ballotpedia · Jul 31 Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026 In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.
Ballotpedia · Jul 31 Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on July 24, 2026, that its Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) had voted to select the first six states for the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar. Those states and their proposed primary dates are as follows:
The Conversation · Jul 31 How an 1876 massacre of Black men in South Carolina turned racial terror into political power As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, its citizens commemorate a democracy more diverse, free and inclusive than it’s ever been. The path to this milestone was imperfect and paved in blood and suffering. Still, few of the revelers will likely pay heed to the anniversary of another historic event:…
Reason · Jul 30 The Real Cost of Turning Away Foreign Talent Researchers estimate that discouraging just one-third of international STEM graduates could leave the American economy 0.7 percent to 1.3 percent smaller—equivalent to losing the entire economy of Utah or South Carolina.
The Economic Times · Jul 30 The last journey of Lindsey Graham, from Washington to the state he loved South Carolina bid farewell to Senator Lindsey Graham in a final service. Friends and colleagues remembered his dedication to the state and his work ethic. Graham was eulogized as a dealmaker and a man who cared deeply for people. His funeral included a horse-drawn caisson and a military jet flyover.…
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Lindsey Graham returns home as friends honor his South Carolina ties at funeral Murners in Columbia recalled a man deeply connected to his humble origins
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Trump bids farewell to ‘tough cookie’ Lindsey Graham — and recalls doing ‘something that I shouldn’t have done’ to him Trump infamously doxxed the South Carolina senator when they were rivals for the 2016 presidential nomination