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Early voting in the primary races for three S.C. Statehouse seats started Oct. 6.Voters in House Districts 21 and 88 and Senate District 12 can vote early in the special election primaries through Oct. 17.

The South Carolina Ports Authority named Micah Mallace as the new president and CEO. He succeeds Barbara Melvin, who abruptly resigned as CEO in August after three years in the head position.

This week, we're exploring the history of political campaigns in the United States.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for September 2, 2025: we’re looking at the ad wars that are heating up and we’re on the campaign trail with Lt. Gov. Pam Evette in Walhalla; Rep. Joe Wilson was recently in Syria; we find out what Gov. McMaster thinks about Taylor Swift’s engagement; and more!

CHAPIN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette is highlighting her connection to President Donald Trump in her first campaign ad for the state's gubernatorial race.

“R” is for Russell, Donald Stewart (1906-1998). University president, governor, U.S. senator, jurist.

“R” is for Russell, Donald Stewart (1906-1998). University president, governor, U.S. senator, jurist.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Democratic National Committee is seriously considering scrambling the party’s next presidential primary calendar. And South Carolina, the state that hosted the Democrats’ first-in-the-nation contest in 2024, is far from a lock to go first.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material. RJ May's resignation letter, dated Thursday, reached House leadership on Monday. May was elected in 2020. His replacement could be chosen in a special election before the 2026 session.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer has suspended his GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham. Bauer announced the decision on social media, citing a "political climate that rewards deception over honesty.