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Rock Hill Republican and MAGA congressman Ralph Norman is running for SC governor trib.al/EE9ow1J

GOP Rep. Eric Burlison on constituent calls over Epstein files: “It's the No. 1 phone call that we get by far. It's probably 500 to 1.” GOP Rep. Norman on if it will die down over summer recess: “You’d have to have your head in the sand to say that this is going to go away.”

This is a new stance for Graham. On July 18, while speaking to me and other reporters in Mount Pleasant, SC, he said at the time re: Epstein files: "I think if there were anything explosive out there about other people, we'd have known it by now." #scpol

Desiree Gomez, her husband Mohamad Shokair, and their 18-month-old daughter Salma have been safely extracted from Syria and are returning home to the Upstate. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Grey Bull Rescue and all federal agencies and partners who worked tirelessly to…

I just received the great news that Desiree, an assistant principal at Lyman Elementary, her husband and their daughter have been safely extracted from Syria. My office had been deeply involved and closely monitoring this operation. The family was on a visit to their relatives…

One of South Carolina’s most recognizable war heroes is picking a favorite in the 2026 governor’s race — and it’s not the combat veteran. SC Medal of Honor recipient James Livingston is backing Pam Evette for governor. --> postandcourier.com/politics/james… #scpol #scnews #chsnews

Next Q is about closing primaries and what Wilson would do if he were elected governor. "If the legislature passes a law that closes the primaries, I'll sign it," Wilson says.

"I think it's important for the governor to have more appointment authority," @AGAlanWilson says on @CharlieOnAir, adding, "People don't like the appointments of the general assembly." He says the gov should be the one to appoint judges w/ state lawmakers approving up or down.

Alan Wilson secures support from 22 GOP sheriffs — including clean sweep in Nancy Mace’s own district postandcourier.com/politics/alan-… #scpol #chsnews #scnews

the fastest growing political youtube channel is benny johnson's account, he grew more last quarter than the next four highest accounts combined...

🚨 2026 watch / campaign intrigue alert 🚨 --> South Carolina GOP U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman will make a "special announcement regarding the future of South Carolina" on Sunday in Rock Hill, per a news release. Norman has been rumored to be eying a SC gubernatorial bid. #scpol

When Ro Khanna brought his “Benefits over Billionaires” tour to Nancy Mace’s congressional district on Saturday, the afternoon event turned into something else entirely: a two-hour, public reckoning over the state of the Democratic Party. postandcourier.com/politics/ro-kh… #scpol #chsnews

Ro Khanna came to SC to rally against Trump’s agenda. But Democrats kept asking: What’s our plan? trib.al/sUDPOcS

Beshear told me it's "critical" that the South is represented early in Dem prez primary lineup. "Our candidate in the future needs to understand us and the South, the challenges that we face, and that will help to have a candidate that understands how to govern all of America."

Charleston is giving John C. Calhoun back to his descendants — statue, plaques, time capsule and all, according to terms of the settlement shared with me. The statue also cannot be displayed anywhere in city limits, so where will it go? postandcourier.com/politics/charl… #chsnews #scpol

John C. Calhoun statue must leave Charleston, city says. But where will it go? trib.al/EtTXDfF

Former SC Gov. Jim Hodges, the last Democrat to serve as the state's governor (1999-2003), seen standing behind Beshear ->

After 2 months, it's all over. Democrat Lee Johnson suspends his '26 US Senate campaign in SC. "As Democrats prepare to challenge Lindsey Graham in 2026, the best thing I can do to help in that fight is support the candidate our party selects." postandcourier.com/politics/upsta… #scpol