Patricia Moore Henegan receives Order of the Palmetto
Gov. Henry McMaster presented South Carolina’s highest civilian honor to former Marlboro County state Rep. Patricia Moore Henegan.
SC UTV road law takes effect Nov. 18; DMV: keep them home
Qualifying UTVs will become street-legal on many SC roads Nov. 18 under a new state law, but DMV says keep them on private property until then.
Russia sanctions bill named for Graham clears Congress
The U.S. House sent a Russia and Iran sanctions bill named for the late SC Sen. Lindsey Graham to President Trump’s desk on a 262-159 vote.
SC Senate opens two-year AI regulation study
A Senate committee met in Columbia this week to begin a two-year review of artificial intelligence policy across state government and schools.
Baird Votes to Fund Gov, Extend Hemp Definition
On September 1, 2026, Congressman Jim Baird voted in favor of H.R. 6500, a continuing resolution designed to fund the federal government and ensure federal employees continue to receive pay, thereby preventing a government shutdown. This action aims to provide stability and certainty through the current election cycle, allowing Congress to work towards long-term funding […]
President Trump Renames Lake Ontario Amid Trade Dispute
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today, August 28, 2026, to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. This action is part of an escalating trade dispute between the United States and Canada. The order was signed in the Oval Office, with President Trump stating it was effective immediately. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded […]
President Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, August 27, 2026, officially renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. This action follows a prior social media announcement where the president indicated serious consideration of the name change, posting a map with the original name crossed out. The move is the latest development in an ongoing trade […]
Graham edges Norman in SC Senate primary runoff
South Carolina Republicans resolved a statewide fight over their United States Senate nomination on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, when a special primary runoff gave Senator Darline Graham a narrow lead over Representative Ralph Norman in unofficial returns posted by the State Election Commission, and the State Board of Canvassers is scheduled to meet on Friday, […]
Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Primary Runoff
Senator Darline Graham secured a victory in South Carolina’s Republican Senate primary runoff on August 25, 2026, defeating Representative Ralph Norman. This outcome marks a significant endorsement win for President Donald Trump, who actively supported Graham’s campaign. Graham’s win follows a concerted effort by Trump, who recruited, endorsed, and campaigned for her after her brother, […]
Darline Graham wins SC GOP Senate runoff
Darline Graham, a political newcomer, secured a victory in the special Republican primary runoff on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to replace her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, on the South Carolina ballot. The Associated Press projected her win, which followed a special Senate primary earlier this month. Graham, who received an endorsement from President Donald […]