News across Greater Charleston

ShR #25.40: On data centers, Medicare, presidential candidates
In the Oct. 2, 2026, issue of Statehouse Report, bureau chief Jack O’Toole dives deep into how data centers are impacting what candidates are talking about on the campaign trail. There’s also a roundup that includes the impact of Medicaid cuts here. And Andy Brack’s column looks…

Mystery Photo: Big head
Here’s an interesting image. Where is it? Bonus points: Tell us what’s going on with this picture.

Flu season begins in South Carolina
With the summer officially in the rear-view mirror, health officials are urging residents across the state to protect themselves and their communities by getting an annual flu shot.

Ariail: Just quoting him

Stegelin: National Insecurity

First time in years: No Atlantic hurricanes in September
MORNING HEADLINES | For the first time in more than 30 years, there were no September hurricanes threatening the East Coast. And while three tropical storms did form in the Atlantic last month, numbers have been stark this year.

Photo essay: Big Trump Head appears across area
In the months since the war started, South Carolinians have seen gas prices rise more than 60%. Now with the midterm elections approaching, Blain is turning activism, ahem, on its head by sharing photos of the Big Trump Head taken in popular locations around the Lowcountry.

Presidential aspirant Beshear to talk about kindness at Friday book event
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says his style of compassionate leadership in his home state is what Americans are looking for.

New poll gives Graham a 1-point lead over Andrews in U.S. Senate race
A newly released poll shows a tightening U.S. Senate race between newcomer U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews.

S.C. gas prices up again
South Carolina gas prices rose another 4.5 cents last week to $4.08 a gallon, or about $1.30 more than this time last year

Brack: October trip to showcase listening across America
Imagine what you would learn about the United States if you took a three-week road trip from South Carolina through Texas to California, returning with stops in Oregon, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri and Georgia. Coming Oct. 8: Listening Across America.

Mystery photo: Old white house
This isn’t THAT white house, but it is located somewhere in South Carolina. This week, tell us where and what it is.