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MLB’s Teixeira wins Roy’s open Texas House seat

Former MLB first baseman Mark Teixeira (R) is projected to succeed Rep. Chip Roy (R) in representing Texas’s 21st Congressional District, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).

Balogun, Pulisic return to U.S. roster ahead of Nations League quarterfinals

(WCMH) -- The USA men's soccer team is set to play their first competitive fixtures since the World Cup and the roster sees the return of stars from this past summer. The November roster for the USMNT was announced Wednesday ahead of the team's two quarterfinal matchups against Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League. The

Incoming House Oversight chair to Republicans: 'Lawyer up'

A press release issued by the Oversight Committee suggested that Garcia intends to follow through on plans to “take on the Trump Crime Family, corporate corruption, DHS and ICE abuses, and the cover-up of the Epstein files.”

Stock markets react to US midterm elections

Most of the U.S. stock market is rallying Wednesday as Wall Street tries to sort the winners from the losers following stunning losses for President Donald Trump’s party in the midterm elections.

Congresswoman-elect Nancy Lacore to speak after election victory

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Congresswoman-elect Nancy Lacore will deliver remarks Wednesday morning after winning South Carolina's 1st Congressional District in Tuesday's election. Lacore, a Democrat, received 161,878 votes, or 49.65%, according to unofficial election results. Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt received…

Charleston Southern MBA student dies after collapsing during NYC Marathon

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston Southern University is mourning the loss of MBA student Rachel Apa, who died after collapsing near mile marker 24 of the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Apa, 24, of Pennsylvania, suffered a medical emergency during the race and was taken to a hospital, where she later died…

Mississippi Senate race too close to call

Mississippi’s Senate race remained too close to call early Wednesday, with Democratic challenger Scott Colom holding a razor-thin lead over Sen. Cindy Hyde Smith (R) by less than 1 percentage point.

Bobby Cook elected Hanahan mayor; voters choose three City Council members

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) - Hanahan voters elected a new mayor and filled three seats on city council during Tuesday's election. Bobby Cook, who ran unopposed, was elected mayor, succeeding Christie Rainwater, who did not seek reelection. In the city council race, voters were asked to select up to three candidates…

Charleston County voters back three local tax referendum questions

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston County voters overwhelmingly approved three local referendum questions during Tuesday's general election, including measures tied to transportation projects, county bonds and future school construction. According to unofficial results from the South Carolina Election…

Arizona approves ballot measure designating sexes to sports teams

A ballot measure that would further restrict transgender people from competing on sports teams or using private spaces like locker rooms that align with their gender identity is projected to pass in Arizona, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Alabama voters approve school prayer, pledge of allegiance amendment

A ballot measure that would amend the Alabama Constitution to essentially require the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools in addition to allowing “student-initiated and student-led prayer” is projected to be approved by voters, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Navy admiral fired by Hegseth flips Mace’s South Carolina seat

On the campaign trail, Lacore criticized Hegseth’s management of the Pentagon and painted him as the public face of the increasingly unpopular Iran war, which resonated with voters in a district President Trump won by 13 percentage points two years ago.

Navy admiral fired by Hegseth flips Mace’s South Carolina seat

On the campaign trail, Lacore criticized Hegseth’s management of the Pentagon and painted him as the public face of the increasingly unpopular Iran war, which resonated with voters in a district President Trump won by 13 percentage points two years ago.

Winners and losers of the 2026 midterms

Democrats pulled off the blue wave of their dreams on Tuesday, winning the House and Senate majorities in a stunning cap to the most expensive midterm election cycle on record.

Alan Wilson wins South Carolina governor's race

(The Hill) -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) is projected to defeat Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson in the state's governor's race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Wilson, who has served as the Palmetto State's top prosecutor since 2011, will succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster (R)…

Nancy Lacore projected to win SC-01 race, flipping Republican-held seat

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — Decision Desk HQ has projected Democrat Nancy Lacore as the winner of South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District race, flipping a Republican-held seat following a closely contested election against Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt. The projection came at 1:39 a.m. Wednesday, hours after…

Nancy LaCore claims victory in SC-01 race as recount looms

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — Democrat Nancy LaCore is claiming victory in South Carolina’s closely watched 1st Congressional District race, but the outcome remains uncertain as a narrow margin separates her from Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt. As of early Wednesday morning, LaCore held a lead of approximately 0.7…

Ohio approves photo ID requirement to vote

The constitutional amendment will allow voters to seek a religious exception if they have a “religious objection” to being photographed and don't have government-issued photo ID, allowing the state to provide “an alternative method” for verifying the voter’s identity.

What's next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation…

Acton defeats Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race

Ramaswamy put $4 million behind an ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother calling the Democrat “a liar,” though Acton described a childhood of abuse that culminated in rape charges against her late stepfather.

Activist charged with setting fire to embattled Mississippi police department

SENATOBIA, Miss. (AP) — An Alabama man was charged Monday with setting fire to a Mississippi police department that has faced protests in the months since an officer fatally shot a 1-year-old boy. Garrick Rawls faces an arson charge — a federal offense — in connection with a Halloween day fire that damaged the…

SC sets new record for votes cast in gubernatorial election

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) - The South Carolina State Election Commission says the state has surpassed its highest number of voters in a gubernatorial election, meaning of or relating to a governor, in 30 years. As of 6:00 p.m., 1,927,488 South Carolinians have cast ballots, representing 56% of registered voters. The…

Part of West Ashley Greenway to close Wednesday to fix sewer main break

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Charleston Water System says part of West Ashley Greenway will close on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, between Coburg Road and Farmfield Avenue. The company says the closure will allow them to fix the sewer main break from Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The company is asking the public to avoid…

Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI

Students using Google software in the classroom will not be allowed to access the company's search engine unless their school system also opts in to using artificial intelligence, the tech giant said Tuesday. The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and…

Sister June Carpenter, one of the few remaining Shakers, dies in Maine. She was 88

Sister June Carpenter, one of the last members of the only remaining community of the Shaker religious movement, died Tuesday. Carpenter had been struggling with health problems and limited mobility, according to an announcement from the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in Maine. She was 88. Carpenter was one of two…

15 S.C. school districts receive grants for serving locally grown food to students

SOUTH CAROLINA (WCBD) - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has recognized 15 school districts, including Charleston County and Williamsburg County, for purchasing local produce, supporting farmers, and providing nutritious meals to students. Launched in January with a $1 million annual investment from the…

Midterms launch wave of historic firsts for some states — and for the nation

Yes, the 2026 midterms will be remembered for the astonishing number of losses that Democrats handed to President Donald Trump. But in the background, something perhaps equally seismic unfolded: a wave of firsts that elevated into high office members of groups that had, until now, been kept largely at the margins…

Coastal Carolina University begins monthlong military tribute

SOUTH CAROLINA, S.C. (WCBD) - Throughout November, Coastal Carolina University will honor veterans, service members, and military families through its 2026 Salute to Service: Step Up for Those Who Served campaign. CCU's Step Up for Those Who Served campaign is a monthlong series of opportunities to remember…

Gas prices reach record high for an Election Day

Gas prices today are at a record high for Election Day in recorded history, hovering at an average of $4.11 a gallon nationally as of Tuesday afternoon, according to GasBuddy.

Young voters could help shape the midterms. But will they turn out?

Advocates are enthusiastic about the potential for increased youth voter turnout in key races in Tuesday's midterms. The economy, the Trump administration, AI and data centers have all sparked a fire in young Americans, according to youth voter groups that have knocked on thousands of doors across the country ahead of…

How election results are counted and reported after polls close

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - As South Carolinians head to the polls on Election Day, election officials across the state are preparing for the process that begins when voting ends at 7 p.m.: counting ballots and reporting results. More than 1 million South Carolinians have already cast ballots, setting a new state…

NYC Marathon runner dies after collapsing just before finish line

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A 24-year-old runner died after taking part in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, according to officials from the New York Road Runners. Pennsylvania resident Rachel Apa died after collapsing at mile marker 24 of the marathon around 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, a spokesperson for NYRR and police

Long Point Road's new signals, medians to restrict lanes through Thursday: officials

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) - Overnight lane closures and restrictions are coming to Long Point Road beginning on Tuesday night in Mount Pleasant, town officials announced on Tuesday. Tuesday through Thursday night, crews will be at work from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following mornings, installing new traffic signals and…

Person struck by train in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – An investigation is underway in Goose Creek after a person was struck by a train. Officials told News 2 the incident happened earlier Tuesday morning. We are told there was no fatality; however, there is no word on the man’s condition. News 2 has reached out to Amtrak and the

Susan Smith set for second parole hearing since becoming eligible

UNION COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) -- More than three decades after the deaths of her two young sons shocked the nation, Susan Smith is scheduled to appear before the South Carolina parole board later this month. Smith's parole hearing is set for Thursday, Nov. 19, marking the second time she has come before the board since