Tuesday, November 3, 2026
200Wilson leads in S.C. governor’s race
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won the governor’s race over Democratic Representative Jermaine Johnson, with Republicans retaining other statewide offices.
Alan Wilson to succeed Henry McMaster as South Carolina governor
Republican Alan Wilson won South Carolina’s gubernatorial election, defeating Democrat Jermaine Johnson, and will replace term-limited Governor Henry McMaster in January.
Alan Wilson declares victory in SC governor’s race; Johnson concedes
Republican Alan Wilson won South Carolina’s governor’s race, with Democrat Jermaine Johnson conceding the election in Columbia.
Andrews flips U.S. Senate seat; Clyburn cruises, Lacore ahead in congressional races
Annie Andrews won a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina, while Jim Clyburn and Lacore led in their respective congressional races.
Tree alliance asks city to guarantee protection of Fenwick Hall oaks on Johns Island
The Charleston County Tree Preservation Alliance is urging the City of Charleston to protect the historic Fenwick Hall oak allée on Johns Island from a proposed 70-lot residential development.
Voting machine issue at Howe Hall spoils ballots, voters reissued new ones
State Rep. JA Moore said eight voters at Howe Hall in Berkeley County received new ballots after a voting machine problem spoiled their original votes.
DOJ deploys election monitors to Charleston County as voters express mixed reactions
The U.S. Department of Justice is sending roughly 1,000 election monitors nationwide, with Charleston County as South Carolina's only deployment location, prompting mixed reactions from local voters.
South Carolina seeing record voter turnout on Election Day
The South Carolina Election Commission reported that 1,797,335 ballots had been cast statewide by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, making it the highest turnout in a gubernatorial election in state history.
Sen. Darline Graham and Dr. Annie Andrews vie for U.S. Senate seat
South Carolina voters Tuesday decide whether Republican Darline Graham wins a full U.S. Senate term or Democrat Annie Andrews, her close challenger, unseats her.
Orangeburg County Flock cameras vandalized, deputies say
Orangeburg County deputies filed multiple reports after Flock camera systems owned by the Eutawville Police Department were tampered with and damaged on Oct. 25, and the Criminal Investigations Division is investigating.
North Charleston shipyard seizes gambling boat. Plus, intermittent outages hit SC Votes site.
A North Charleston shipyard seized a Florida-operating gambling vessel after its owner failed to pay nearly $800,000 in repair bills.
Nicole Taylor of country trio Taylor Red dies at 35 after breast cancer diagnosis, sisters say
Nicole Taylor, 35, a member of the country trio Taylor Red, died Sept. 28 of breast cancer, her triplet sisters Nika and Natalie announced.
South Carolina breaks its record for votes in a governor’s race
The South Carolina Election Commission reports that 1,797,335 voters cast ballots as of 4:30 p.m., setting a new state record for turnout in a governor's race and reaching 52.3% of registered voters.
South Carolina sets record for votes cast in governor’s race
South Carolina officials report that 1,797,335 ballots had been cast by 4:30 p.m. on Election Day, breaking the previous gubernatorial turnout record set in 2018.
11 suspected overdoses reported in Charleston County from Oct. 31-Nov. 2; one suspected fatality: CCSO
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office reported 11 suspected overdoses, including one suspected death, from October 31 to November 2, with six incidents downtown and four in West Ashley.
15 S.C. school districts receive grants for serving locally grown food to students
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture awarded grants to 15 school districts, including Charleston County and Williamsburg County, for buying local produce to serve students.
What to know before heading to the polls in Dorchester County on Election Day
Dorchester County election officials expect about 60,000 voters and remind people to verify their polling place, bring a valid photo ID, and review their sample ballot before Election Day.
Developer asks Charleston County for $396K incentive for 55-unit housing project
Lowline Housing LP is requesting a $396,000 tax incentive from Charleston County for a five-story, 55-unit affordable housing project near the Lowline in downtown Charleston.
South Carolina voters set to decide Senate, Governor and statewide races on Election Day
South Carolina voters will choose their next U.S. senator, governor and other statewide officials on Nov. 3, with the Senate race between Annie Andrews and Darline Graham expected to be closely contested.
Berkeley County Council created a new zoning type. A new development looks to put it to the test.
Berkeley County Council approved a Flex-1 Conservation District zoning category at its Oct. 26 meeting, allowing Eastwood Homes to apply for a 147-home development in Cordesville that would preserve at least half the property as open space.
Mount Pleasant considers restrictions on vape, smoke shops after incoming business sparks concern
Mount Pleasant Town Council unanimously advanced an ordinance restricting smoke and vape shops from opening within 1,000 feet of schools, churches or parks, following opposition to a proposed store near Moultrie Middle School.
South Carolina Election Day: 4 key races on the ballot
WCSC reports that South Carolina polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, with voters choosing among candidates for governor, attorney general, U.S. Senate and the 1st Congressional District seat.
FIRST ALERT: Staying warm with rain chances later this week
WIS reports warm temperatures near 80 degrees across the Midlands through midweek, with scattered rain possible Thursday and Friday as a cold front moves through before cooler air arrives over the weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Unseasonably warm Election Day; rain chances return late in the week
Charleston-area forecasters predict warm, dry weather for Election Day, with scattered showers arriving Friday as a cold front moves through the Lowcountry.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $835 million
No winners matched all six numbers Monday, raising the Powerball jackpot to an estimated $835 million ahead of Wednesday’s drawing.
Baptist Hill’s Kyi’Lynn Gordon named Five Star Player of the Week
Baptist Hill senior Kyi’Lynn Gordon earned Live 5 Five Star Player of the Week honors for Week 11 after scoring five touchdowns against Military Magnet.