Henry McMaster

South Carolina's Department of Transportation is undergoing major changes after Governor Henry McMaster signed a new law. The law replaces the transportation commission with a governor-appointed secretary, allocates $15 million annually for pothole repairs, and introduces measures to expedite road projects through public-private partnerships and alternative contracting methods.

Alan Wilson is projected to win the 2026 Republican primary runoff for South Carolina governor, defeating Pamela Evette. The runoff followed a June 9 primary where neither candidate secured a majority. Wilson will face Democratic nominee Jermaine Johnson in the November election.

President Donald Trump endorsed both candidates in South Carolina's Republican gubernatorial runoff, with state Attorney General Alan Wilson defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to secure the GOP nomination. Trump's endorsement of both Wilson and Evette occurred as part of a crowded primary field that included Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, who later endorsed Wilson after failing to advance to the runoff.

South Carolina held a Republican primary runoff election on June 23 for governor between Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, as neither secured a majority in the June 9 primary. The winner will face Democratic candidate Jermaine Johnson in the November election. Other Republican candidates, including Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, were eliminated.

South Carolina has become the first East Coast state to fully adopt the 'Stop As Yield' bicycle law after Governor Henry McMaster signed the bill into law. The policy aims to improve bicycle safety by allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs.

President Donald Trump's endorsement influence in GOP primaries is being tested again in South Carolina as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advance to the Republican gubernatorial runoff. Evette, Trump's preferred candidate, and Wilson will compete for the nomination to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster, with the runoff winner expected to be the general election favorite. Trump's endorsement of Evette followed similar support for Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa, where his candidate narrowly lost to Zach Lahn, backed by MAHA and Turning Point USA.

President Donald Trump's endorsement power faces another test in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advance to the Republican runoff. Trump's endorsement of Evette did not secure a majority in the primary, requiring a June 23 runoff. The winner will be the GOP's general election nominee in South Carolina.

Trump's endorsement of South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette helped her advance to a Republican gubernatorial runoff. The top two candidates from the primary will face off in June, with the winner considered the general election favorite in the state. Other contenders include Alan Wilson, Nancy Mace, Ralph Norman, and Rom Reddy.

Nancy Mace was defeated in the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary. President Trump endorsed Evette in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster, which significantly impacted the other Republican candidates.

The South Carolina Republican primary to replace Gov. Henry McMaster is underway. Candidates include Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson. State Rep. Jermaine Johnson leads the field on the other side.

South Carolina Republicans aim to maintain a decades-long winning streak in statewide races, with Sen. Lindsey Graham seeking a fifth term and Trump endorsements boosting candidates like Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. Democrats face an uphill battle to secure their first statewide victory in 20 years.

South Carolina voters will select nominees for governor and other offices in a primary, testing President Donald Trump's influence over Republicans. Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette for governor, but recent races show his backing is not guaranteed to win. The primary also features multiple candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with outcomes potentially shaping the 2028 presidential race.

Nancy Mace claims Donald Trump's endorsement of Pamela Evette has not significantly boosted her support in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary, calling the race a 'dog fight.' Mace criticized the endorsement, citing grassroots opposition and a minimal five-point bump for Evette, while emphasizing her own campaign's competitiveness.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., claims President Donald Trump's endorsement of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has not significantly boosted her in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary, predicting a runoff. Mace attributes Trump's lack of support to her vote to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein and believes the race remains competitive despite the endorsement.

The Republican primary for governor in South Carolina is a competitive race to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster. The contest includes high-profile GOP candidates such as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Rep. Nancy Mace, Alan Wilson, and Rep. Ralph Norman.

South Carolina's Heirs’ Property Tax Relief Act, signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster on May 15, aims to protect heirs' property owners from increased taxes and forced sales. The law helps families, particularly the Gullah Geechee people, retain land passed down through generations by preventing reassessment of property values during title transfers.

South Carolina Republicans blocked a redistricting plan aimed at targeting Rep. Jim Clyburn, defying President Trump and killing GOP chances to flip the seat before 2028. The Senate adjourned until June 10, ending redistricting efforts before midterms, while GOP leaders criticized Gov. Henry McMaster for delayed action.

South Carolina has enacted a law that establishes a clear framework for cryptocurrency use, bans CBDC use by state entities, and protects users' rights to use digital assets like bitcoin in commerce. The law also prevents additional taxes or fees on transactions involving digital assets. This move makes South Carolina one of the most comprehensive state-level efforts to support cryptocurrency adoption.

Republicans in South Carolina are seeking to reshape congressional districts to potentially yield a clean sweep of US House seats, targeting a seat long held by Democrat Jim Clyburn. The effort is part of a larger national redistricting battle. Republicans aim to send as many representatives to Washington as possible.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is convening a special legislative session to address the state budget and congressional districts, which could impact Democratic Rep. James Clyburn's tenure. The move is part of a Trump-backed effort to redraw the state's congressional map. Clyburn's district may be redistributed, potentially threatening his re-election.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is convening a special legislative session to address the state budget and congressional districts, which could impact Democratic Rep. James Clyburn's tenure. The move is part of a Trump-backed effort to redraw the state's congressional map. Clyburn's district may be redistributed, potentially threatening his re-election.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has called a special legislative session to push through a new congressional map that could eliminate the state's sole Democratic House seat. This move is part of a broader redistricting effort ahead of the November midterm elections. The action aims to reshape the state's congressional representation.

South Carolina's Republican Governor Henry McMaster has called for a special legislative session to redraw the state's congressional map ahead of the November midterm elections. The new map could impact the state's only Democratic district. Redistricting efforts across the country may affect future elections, including the 2028 election.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has called for a special session on redistricting, reversing his initial decision not to call one. The special session will focus on redistricting. This move may impact the state's political landscape.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster plans to call a special session to discuss a new congressional map favoring Republicans. The session is expected to take place next week. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey confirmed legislative leadership is working on the process.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster plans to call a special session to redraw the state's House map, which could lead to a Republican gerrymander and cost Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn his seat. The new map would give Republicans a 7-0 advantage in the House delegation. This decision follows pressure from President Donald Trump and his allies.

The South Carolina Senate has resisted pressure from President Donald Trump to redraw its congressional map, making it less likely that Trump will get his wish of eliminating the state's sole Democratic district by this year's midterm elections. The vote doesn't mark a definitive end for redistricting efforts in the state. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster could still call a special session to move forward with a redraw.

A South Carolina judge ruled that inmate John Richard Wood cannot be executed due to a mental illness that makes him believe he is immortal. Wood was convicted of killing a state trooper in 2000 and has been on death row for over 25 years. The ruling will be reviewed by the state Supreme Court.