Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor

South Carolina’s Republican primary for governor will head to a runoff this month between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who was endorsed by President Trump, and Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, according to The Associated Press. Both candidates had made their loyalty to the president abundantly clear: Ms. Evette regularly shared photos of herself with … Read more

Trump-backed Pamela Evette advances to GOP primary runoff against Alan Wilson in South Carolina governor’s race

South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, who secured a late endorsement from President Donald Trump, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a Republican primary runoff in the race to be the state’s next governor, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The … Read more

Sen. Lindsey Graham wins GOP primary, defeating wealthy challenger in South Carolina

Sen. Lindsey Graham has won his Republican primary in South Carolina, NBC News projects, after spending millions to secure the nomination. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Graham faced multiple primary challengers on Tuesday, but the biggest threat came from self-funding businessman Mark Lynch, who loaned … Read more

Annie Andrews wins Democratic Senate primary in South Carolina, vying to take on Sen. Lindsey Graham, CBS News projects

Annie Andrews won South Carolina’s Democratic primary for Senate on Tuesday, CBS News has projected, as Democrats once again try to unseat Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham in November. Andrews is a pediatrician who faced off against Republican Rep. Nancy Mace two years ago and lost. Graham has held the seat since 2003, and an upset … Read more

Polls close in South Carolina as Maine Democrats weigh controversial Senate candidate

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Polls have closed in South Carolina, which along with Maine, Nebraska and North Dakota are holding primary elections on Tuesday. One week after President Donald Trump‘s endorsement-winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, the president’s immense clout over his party is facing another key test in … Read more

Breaking down South Carolina’s primaries with Trump’s endorsement looming large in governor’s race

Breaking down South Carolina’s primaries with Trump’s endorsement looming large in governor’s race – CBS News Watch CBS News South Carolina’s governor’s race is in focus on this primary day where Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has the backing of President Trump in a crowded field that includes Rep. Nancy Mace. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports. … Read more

Trump’s grip on GOP faces fresh challenge in South Carolina governor battle

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One week after President Donald Trump’s endorsement-winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, the president’s immense clout over his party is facing another key test in South Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial nomination face-off. A week and a half ago, the president handed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette 11th-hour … Read more

South Carolina Republicans try to extend winning streak as Sen. Lindsey Graham seeks fifth term

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina voters on Tuesday are aiming to winnow the field in high-profile races for governor and U.S. Senate, with Republicans seeking to maintain a statewide winning streak that stretches back decades. Republican contenders have trumpeted their loyalty to President Donald Trump, who has remained popular in the state despite some nationwide … Read more

Trump influence to be tested again in South Carolina GOP primary for governor

Trump influence to be tested again in South Carolina GOP primary for governor – CBS News Watch CBS News In South Carolina, Rep. Nancy Mace is in danger of not even making the runoff in her bid for governor. President Trump has thrown his support behind Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. CBS News’ Fin Gómez has … Read more

Earthquake off Cuba coast leads to reports of shaking in South Florida including Miami; no tsunami threat expected

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off the northwest coast of Cuba led to reports of light shaking in Florida on Monday afternoon, including in South Florida. According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck about 65 miles to the west-northwest of Mantua, Cuba – which is to the west of Havana. Shaking … Read more