BIG STORY: S.C. GOP celebrates red wave; Dems seek answers

By Jack O’Toole, Capitol Bureau  |  South Carolina voters on Tuesday were just like everybody else across the nation – only more so, turning what was already a very good election day for Republicans into an unprecedented Palmetto State blowout.

BRACK: Trump’s election leaves many S.C. women frightened

Commentary by Andy Brack  |  Lots of thinking women across South Carolina are scared by the election of Donald Trump to the White House.  And they should be:  His election signals a throwback era for misogyny and control in more ways than one.  We should listen to their voices, not just the roar of red Republicanism in Washington.

MORE NEWS: McMaster names new state Medicaid director

McMaster with Medina, who is on his immediate left. Photo via Office of the Governor.

By Jack O’Toole, Capitol bureau  |  Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Eunice Medina to replace retiring S.C. Health and Human Services (SCHHS) Director Robert Kerr at a Thursday press conference in Columbia. SCHHS oversees the state’s Medicaid program.

ARIAIL: We’re not going back

Nationally award-winning cartoonist Robert Ariail always has an interesting take.  This week, he takes on Daylight Savings Time (and kind of pokes fun at Trumpism at the same time).

MYSTERY PHOTO: Wrapped

Here’s a really mysterious photo.  What and where in the world is it?  Send your name, hometown and guess to: feedback@statehousereport.com.  

NEW for 11/8: From a red wave to a flagging spirit

INSIDE ISSUE 23.45 | Nov. 8, 2024
BIG STORY: S.C. GOP celebrates red wave; Dems seek answers
MORE NEWS: McMaster names new state Medicaid director
LOWCOUNTRY, Ariail: We’re not going back
BRACK: Trump’s election leaves many S.C. women frightened
SPOTLIGHT: S.C. Institute for Independent Journalism
MYSTERY PHOTO: Wrapped
FEEDBACK: Endorsements do matter