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All week I have felt a sense of deep sorrow forAmerica. I thought a lot of what happened and where we all went wrong. Here is a video that has comforted me of late and some thoughts published in my blog:
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over 1 year ago
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Days after the South Carolina Senate rejected President Donald Trump's request to redraw the state's congressional maps, U.S. Rep. James Clyburn offered a stout critique of his party's approach to electoral politics.
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Rep. James Clyburn urges Democrats to energize voters over 'conversion' tactics
Days after the South Carolina Senate rejected President Donald Trump's request to redraw the state's congressional maps, U.S. Rep. James Clyburn offered a stout
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/rep-clyburn-urges-democrats-to-energize-voters-over-conversion-tactics-midterm-elections-donald-trump-redistricting-congressional-maps
about 20 hours ago
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Due to a typo in the last graphic. Here is an updated one. Sen. Lindsey Graham on Wednesday admitted President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' Senate race will make it more expensive for Republicans. Read more:
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10 days ago
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As public debate continues over the proliferation of data centers in South Carolina and across the country, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace has joined the chorus of lawmakers calling for a pause on any new construction. Read more:
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12 days ago
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As the South Carolina Senate adjourned Thursday without taking up an amended resolution to redraw the state's congressional maps, Sen. Lindsey Graham offered Republicans in the state a stark warning.
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'We shouldn't invalidate their vote' Graham says as SC lawmakers looks at redistricting
As the South Carolina Senate adjourned Thursday without taking up an amended resolution to redraw the state's congressional maps, Lindsey Graham warned the GOP.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/we-shouldnt-invalidate-their-vote-graham-says-as-sc-lawmakers-looks-at-redistricting-sen-lindsey-graham-republican-gop-midterm-elections-donald-trump-redistricting-south-carolina-news
24 days ago
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24 days ago
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette didn't mince words during a Thursday morning, urging the state's Republican-led state legislature to pass a resolution allowing them to eventually redraw South Carolina's congressional maps.
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'Listen to your constituents!' Evette urges SC Senate to pass resolution for redrawn maps
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette didn't mince words during a Thursday morning press conference, urging Republicans in the South Carolina Senate to follow White House orde
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/listen-to-your-constituents-evette-urges-sc-senate-to-pass-resolution-for-redrawn-maps-south-carolina-senate-republicans-donald-trump-mid-terms-local-news
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UPDATE on redistricting: South Carolina on Tuesday moved closer to redrawing its congressional map, as pressure mounts in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that weakened key minority protections in the Voting Rights Act.
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South Carolina lawmakers may consider redrawing state's congressional map
South Carolina on Tuesday moved closer to redrawing its congressional map, as pressure mounts in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/south-carolina-lawmakers-may-consider-redrawing-states-congressional-maps-voting-rights-act-henry-mcmaster-murrell-smith-shane-massey-republicans-democrats-local-news
26 days ago
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A newly unsealed criminal complaint alleges that a Summerville man accused of threatening the president wrote on his car that he was driving to Washington to kill Donald Trump. Read more
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30 days ago
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In the days following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to cripple the legislative crown jewel of the civil rights era, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has joined the chorus of Republicans seeking to redraw South Carolina’s congressional maps. Read more:
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30 days ago
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Sen. Lindsey Graham appears ready to embrace redistricting in South Carolina, a shift from earlier support that had largely been confined to members of the Freedom Caucus, the hard-right faction of the state legislature. Read more:
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about 1 month ago
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The saga between U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace and Cory Mills reached new heights Monday, as a report from NOTUS indicated that Mills has "already drafted" a resolution to expel Mace from Congress.
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'The worst kind of pond scum' Mace says of Mills' alleged expulsion resolution against her
The saga between U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace and Cory Mills reached new heights Monday, as a report from NOTUS indicated that Mills has "already drafted" a resolution
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/the-worst-kind-of-pond-scum-mace-says-of-mills-alleged-expulsion-resolution-against-her-cory-mills-nancy-mace-eric-swalwell-tony-gonzales-sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-south-carolina
about 1 month ago
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Graham remains adamant that there is a job to finish in a war of complete choice. Mystifying…
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about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
When President Donald Trump threatened to completely destroy Iran in early April, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham claimed he didn't care about how the president spoke of the Middle Eastern nation or its people. Read more:
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham chastised his Republican opponents and reaffirmed his unfettered and unwavering support of Israel moving forward at a campaign event in Greenville on Thursday. Read more:
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about 2 months ago
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Attorney General Pam Bondi was removed from her role and is expected to be replaced by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. With the move announced by the president, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, a recent critic of the Trump-loyalist, said it was a much-needed change.
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Rep. Mace, a critic of Pam Bondi, welcomes change at head of DOJ
Attorney General Pam Bondi was removed from her role and is expected to be replaced by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/rep-mace-a-critic-of-pam-bondi-welcomes-change-at-head-of-doj
about 2 months ago
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Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced legislation Friday that would prioritize federal public safety funding for states and local jurisdictions that cooperate with immigration enforcement. Read more:
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2 months ago
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3 months ago
The 19-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing Kymani Baker at a Summerville Sonic in early January fled to Bali, Indonesia, in the days after the crime, local law enforcement said at a Tuesday morning news conference. Read more:
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3 months ago
Officials across the nation are remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson and his titanic legacy of activism in the wake of his passing, including those who represent his birthplace of South Carolina. Read more:
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Sen. Lindsey Graham says he doesn't want Trump to stop until Iran's political government changes its composition. Read more:
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham claims that if the United States walked away from Iran without a meaningful change in its political composition, it would be the "biggest mistake" the government has made. Read more:
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4 months ago
House Republicans on Wednesday pushed through legislation that, if signed into law, imposes strict new proof-of-citizenship requirements to vote ahead of the midterm elections. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4avIL31
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4 months ago
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace didn't mince words Thursday after viewing portions of the unredacted files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. She wants the Department of Justice to do more.
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Rep. Mace presses DOJ for more action after viewing unredacted Epstein files
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace didn't mince words Thursday after viewing portions of the unredacted files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/rep-mace-presses-doj-for-more-action-after-viewing-unredacted-epstein-files
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4 months ago
SHRIMPGATE: Scientists are once again testing shrimp served at Lowcountry restaurants to determine whether seafood labeled as local was actually caught off the South Carolina coast. READ MORE:
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4 months ago
The U.S. House of Representatives’ newly dedicated Frederick Douglass Press Gallery is drawing praise from Rep. Nancy Mace, who called the honor a fitting tribute to one of America’s most influential voices for freedom and equality. READ MORE:
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Less than a day after former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed to testify this month in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace called on Bill Gates to do the same.
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Rep. Mace demands Bill Gates testify under oath on alleged ties to Epstein
Less than a day after former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed to testify this month in a House investigation into Jef
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/rep-mace-demands-bill-gates-testify-under-oath-on-ties-to-epstein-nancy-mace-jeffrey-epstein-bill-clinton-hillary-clinton-republican-house-south-carolina
4 months ago
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Library policy already mandates that parental permission is sought before obtaining a library card.
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4 months ago
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4 months ago
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace on Monday sent a letter to the Institute of Museum and Library Services demanding that it pause any federal funding the Charleston County Public Library receives. Read more:
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As the president seeks to recast the events of Jan. 6, 2021 – when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to block certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory – U.S. Rep. James Clyburn says he will not forget what happened.
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Rep. Clyburn evokes John Lewis, chastises GOP for remaining silent in memory of Jan. 6
As the president seeks to recast the events of Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Rep. James Clyburn says he will not forget what happened.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/rep-clyburn-evokes-john-lewis-chastises-gop-for-remaining-silent-in-memory-of-jan-6-donald-trump-james-clyburn-riot-at-the-capitol
5 months ago
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Sen. Lindsey Graham has started the push to sunset Section 230, a clause in the law that has allowed social media companies to remain shielded from liability for what other people post -- and what the platform proliferates. Read more ⬇️
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Bipartisan group of senators, led by Graham, push to sunset Section 230
A bipartisan group of senators – championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham – on Thursday introduced legislation that would sunset Section 230.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/bipartisan-group-of-senators-led-by-graham-push-to-sunset-section-230
5 months ago
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The Charleston City Council moved forward on Tuesday with changes to two programs, starting the process of bringing them into compliance with federal mandates barring diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring the city can receive grants moving forward.
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Charleston City Council revisits business programs to comply with 'no DEI' mandates
The Charleston City Council moved forward on Tuesday with changes to two programs.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charleston-city-council-revisits-business-programs-to-comply-with-no-dei-mandates-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-south-carolina-no-dei-bill
6 months ago
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State Rep. Jordan Pace is again calling on South Carolina lawmakers to hold a special session aimed at redrawing congressional district maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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State Rep. Jordan Pace again urges special session to address congressional map
State Rep. Jordan Pace is again calling on state lawmakers to hold a special session to redraw congressional district maps ahead of the 2026 midterm.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/state-rep-jordan-pace-urges-special-session-for-fairer-district-maps-in-south-carolina-james-clyburn-democrat-republican-gerrymandering
7 months ago
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U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace said Monday she has received confirmation from the Charleston Police Department and U.S. Capitol Police that she will have a full-time security detail at her federal office in Charleston. Read more:
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7 months ago
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Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott pushed back against U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace's claims that Charleston International Airport police wouldn't treat the junior senator the way they allegedly treated her during a Thursday, Oct. 30, incident. Read more:
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7 months ago
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U.S. Rep. James Clyburn's book detailing the pioneering eight Black South Carolinians who preceded him in the U.S. Congress – and the events that led to the 95-year gap until he was elected - is set to be released Tuesday, Nov. 11. Read more:
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7 months ago
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham appears to support President Donald Trump's legally dubious boat strikes as tensions continue to rise with the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela. Read more:
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7 months ago
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Some of my recent reflections on what has been a confusing and trying time.
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Who will save us? American progress and the second Nadir
Reflections on one of the darkest weeks I've faced.
https://theslowburn.substack.com/p/who-will-save-us-american-progress?r=q5cw6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwY2xjawNktXtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF1UXRWWmI5UnRWQ2pJeU1sAR4GMoFxc3qLxE8AFVzSt5Z8vhhO-rS7Yhb1rx5qMZ8pjxz49nmrWe1dPYtgyQ_aem_d8C_b95ggtM87jcE_UfDbg&triedRedirect=true
7 months ago
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New data centers continue to pop up around the country -- especially in South Carolina.
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Google to invest $9 billion in Berkeley & Dorchester counties for cloud and AI expansion
Google plans to invest $9 billion in South Carolina, with the hops of expanding the company's clound and artifical intelligence infastructure, according to a Mo
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/google-to-invest-9-billion-in-south-carolina-for-cloud-and-ai-expansion-business-wciv-abc-news-4-10-13-2025#
8 months ago
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The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is pushing back against claims made by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace that it dismissed over 92% of child pornography and child sexual exploitation cases in Dorchester County.
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SCAG's Office refutes Rep. Mace's claims on dismissed child exploitation cases
The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is pushing back against claims made by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace that it dismissed over 92% of child pornography and chi
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/scags-office-refutes-rep-maces-claims-on-dismissed-child-exploitation-cases-alan-wilson-nancy-mace-governor-wciv-abc-news-4-10-6-2025#
8 months ago
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham continues claiming he wants to see President Donald Trump run in 2028, even though the 22nd Amendment in the U.S. Constitution would bar him from doing so. Read more:
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8 months ago
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U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of 58 Democrats who didn't vote on a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk following his murder in Utah, said Tuesday that he would not vote to esteem Kirk's legacy.
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'A legacy I will never vote to honor': Clyburn on House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of 58 Democrats who didn't vote on a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk following his murder in Utah, said Tuesday that he would not
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/a-legacy-i-will-never-vote-to-honor-clyburn-on-why-he-opposed-bill-honoring-kirk-james-clyburn-cnn-wciv-abc-news-4-9-24-2025
8 months ago
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Federal authorities on Monday set up a tip line regarding possible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving Charleston County magistrate James B. Gosnell Jr.
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Feds launch tip line as magistrate Gosnell faces child sexual abuse investigation
Federal authorities Monday set up a tip line regardingpossible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving Charleston County magist
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/feds-launch-tip-line-as-magistrate-gosnell-faces-child-sexual-abuse-investigation-james-b-gosnell-jr-dylan-roof-child-sexual-abuse-material-wciv-abc-news-4-9-22-2025
8 months ago
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The International African American Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall exploring the lasting impact of slavery on American families through deeply personal stories.
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'Speaking Truth' exhibit at IAAM to debut with testimonials on slavery's legacy
The International African American Museum will debut a new exhibit this fall exploring the lasting impact of slavery on American families through deeply persona
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/speaking-truth-exhibit-at-iaam-to-debut-with-testimonials-on-slaverys-legacy-american-history-of-slavery-white-supremacy-wciv-abc-news-4-9-17-2025
9 months ago
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As Congress faces a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace introduced legislation aimed at ending what she called Washington’s “cycle of shutdown brinkmanship.”
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New legislation aims to end 'shutdown brinkmanship' by enforcing automatic funding cuts
As Congress faces a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown,U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has introduced legislation aimed
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/new-legislation-aims-to-end-shutdown-brinkmanship-by-enforcing-automatic-funding-cuts-nancy-mace-wciv-abc-news-4-9-16-2025
9 months ago
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Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution Monday to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and remove her from House committee assignments after she made "vile comments mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk."
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Rep. Mace files resolution to censure Rep. Omar for comments over Charlie Kirk
Rep. Nancy Mace filed a resolution Monday to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and remove her from House committee assignments after she made "vile comments moc
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/rep-mace-files-resolution-to-censure-rep-omar-for-comments-over-charlie-kirk-illhan-omar-nancy-mace-breaking-points-podacst-wciv-abc-news-4-9-15-2025
9 months ago
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Even as Clemson University terminated one employee and removed two from their teaching duties over comments on social media regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace continues to push for further action.
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Rep. Mace urges funding cuts for schools tolerating 'political violence rhetoric'
Even as the Clemson Universityterminated one employee and removed two from their teaching duties
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/rep-mace-urges-funding-cuts-for-schools-tolerating-political-violence-rhetoric-charlie-kirk-cancel-culture-wciv-abc-news-4-9-15-2025
9 months ago
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Senate Republicans, in a bid to steamroll past the Democrats' blockade of President Donald Trump, changed the rules to make it easier to confirm groups of the president's nominees.
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'Hope springs eternal!' Lindsey Graham backs precedent-breaking rules change in Senate
Senate Republicans, in a bid to steamroll past the Democrats' blockade of President Donald Trump, changed the rules to make it easier to confirm nominees.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/senate-republicans-lower-vote-threshold-to-ease-confirmation-of-trumps-nominees-chuck-schumer-government-shut-down-john-thune-lindsey-graham-wciv-abc-news-4-9-13-2025
9 months ago
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U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reported Friday that her office was inundated with "hundreds of hateful and threatening phone calls" over the last two days following the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Congresswoman Mace's office inundated with threats after Kirk assassination
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reported Friday that her office was inundated with "hundreds of hateful and threatning phone calls" fromCongresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01)
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/congresswoman-maces-office-inundated-with-threats-after-kirk-assassination-wciv-abc-news-4-9-12-2025#
9 months ago
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A high school teacher with the Greenville County Schools was placed on leave after U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reposted an account amplifying his response to the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Mace praises swift action after SC teacher suspended for praising Charlie Kirk's death
A high school teacher with the Greenville County Schools was placed on leave after U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace reposted an account amplifying his response to the killi
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/mace-praises-swift-action-after-sc-teacher-suspended-for-praising-charlie-kirks-death-greenville-county-schools-wciv-abc-news-4-9-11-2025
9 months ago
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Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "Shrimpgate" waters.
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Rep. Nancy Mace pushes amendment to ensure military buys only American-caught seafood
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is wading into "shrimpgate" waters.On Tuesday, the three-term member of Congress introduced an amendment to the National Defens
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/rep-nancy-mace-pushes-amendment-to-ensure-military-buys-only-american-caught-seafood-shrimpgate-local-bought-seafoood-south-carolina-shrimpers-association-wciv-abc-news-4-9-9-2025#
9 months ago
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The Charleston County Planning Commission moved forward Monday night with a plan to add protection to the Ten Mile community, which is attempting to deter the development of the fast-growing surrounding areas.
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Charleston Co. Planning Commission advances zoning overlay to protect Ten Mile community
The Charleston County Planning Commission moved forward Monday night with a plan to add protection to the Ten Mile community.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/charleston-co-planning-commission-advances-zoning-overlay-to-protect-ten-mile-community-charleston-county-council-wciv-abc-news-4-9-8-2025
9 months ago
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A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history and culture in K-12 public classrooms.
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Lawsuit challenging South Carolina's curriculum restrictions dismissed by federal judge
A federal judge Monday threw out a lawsuit that argued South Carolina was censoring certain subject matter concerning racial inequalities and Black history.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/lawsuit-challenging-south-carolinas-curriculum-restrictions-dismissed-by-federal-judge-ap-african-american-studies-state-superintendent-ellen-weaver-wciv-abc-news-4-9-8-2025#
9 months ago
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