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Wave of Reoffenders Emerge After GOP Solicitor Scarlett Wilson’s Office Drops 1,100+ Charges
Charleston, SC—Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson, a Republican, dismissed over 1,100 criminal charges between July 2020 and June 2024, citing…
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Marley Bassett
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All The Information You Need To Vote In This Election
With only 32 days left until this year’s presidential election, many important deadlines are approaching.
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Marley Bassett
Republican Candidate for South Carolina Statehouse Threatens Student’s Parent
Republican candidate for South Carolina State House District 116 James Teeple was caught on video threatening a student’s parent in May of 2022 after…
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Marley Bassett
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S.C. Senator Vernon Stephens Highlights His Race and the Impacts of Redistricting
South Carolina Senator Vernon Stephens discusses his background, legislative accomplishments, and the impact of redistricting on his district.
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Emily Mayer
Republican State Senator Accused of Not Living in His District
Democratic state senate candidate Francie Kleckley filed a lawsuit on Oct.
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Report: SC State Representative Under Federal Investigation for Child Exploitation
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Republican Politicians Will Never Change Their Minds on Guns. So We Have to Change Their Jobs.
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The Insiders Episode 13 - "I Am Not A Nancy Mace Fan."
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Hosts of the Black White and Blue Podcast Join Emily Mayer in a Special Crossover Podcast
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The Fight for Representation with SC Senate Candidate Rita Adkins
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Shattering Ceilings
Political Fundraising with Democratic Consultant Ashley Floyd
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Hosted by Preach Jacobs with insight on South Carolina culture.
Hurricanes, Raw Milk, and the Dumbing Down of the Republican Party
I have spent a lot of time thinking about the stupid things Republicans say.
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The Power of Sports with Benedict Hall of Fame Golf Coach Herman Belton
Representative Jermaine Johnson interviews Herman Belton, a Benedict Hall of Fame golf coach and advocate for youth empowerment.
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Jermaine Johnson
Not Aspiring to be Humble
Why Kamala Harris’s interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast matters
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Emily Mayer
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Post Birth Abortions and Other Things That Aren’t Real
The GOP’s casual relationship with the truth and absent moral compass are coming in handy as they get backed into a corner over abortion rights in the…
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Annie Andrews
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Worthy Cause Episode 33 with TiffanyJ
Preach Jacobs interviews Columbia-based artist and multi-hyphenate TiffanyJ.
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What role do debates play in a 24-hour news cycle?
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New Winthrop Poll Shows Where South Carolina Voters Stand
The quarterly Winthrop Poll, conducted by Scott Huffmon at Winthrop University, showed that South Carolina voters remain predictable when it comes to…
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JD Vance: Beautiful Liar
Here I am writing this article on Beyonce's internet, and all I can think about is her hit song with Shakira, “Beautiful Liar.” Here are some of the…
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Worthy Cause Episode 32 with Hip-Hop Artist J-Live
Preach Jacobs engages with hip-hop artist J-Live to explore the intersections of hip-hop, politics, and social awareness.
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The Importance of Local Politics with SC Senate Candidate Angela Geter
Melissa Watson Ward interviews Angela Geter, Democratic candidate for South Carolina's Senate District 11.
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