The South Carolina General Assembly has wrapped up its regular 2025 session with accomplishments like bills to reduce skyrocketing liquor liability insurance rates

Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen for the honor on Thursday.

Thursday’s election of Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, of Chicago as the first-ever American pope in the Catholic Church prompted celebrations around the world, including in the Lowcountry.

Democrats in the nation’s capital have a huge numeric advantage over Republicans in the 2026 elections that they need to push to retake the U.S. Senate.

Sitting South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick will serve a fifth-term with the party following a particularly brutal convention season.

Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis appears likely to stay in office for at least the rest of the year

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat conceded last November’s election on Wednesday to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs, two days after a federal judge ruled that potentially thousands of disputed ballots challenged by Jefferson Griffin must remain in the final tally.