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The Senate Leadership Fund is spending $5 million to support Republican Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, a move described as an 'insurance policy' amid tightening polls. This defensive spending follows President Trump's use of an anti-transgender slur against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews, who is outspending her opponent and maintaining a statistical tie in recent surveys.
The Senate Leadership Fund is spending $5 million to support Republican nominee Darline Graham in South Carolina, a state previously considered safe for Republicans. Polls show a statistical tie with Democratic challenger Annie Andrews, prompting national Republican leaders to intervene. Trump has personally campaigned for Graham, using a slur against Andrews, while Democrats reallocate resources to other swing states.
President Trump used an anti-transgender slur to attack Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews in South Carolina, prompting bipartisan criticism. Andrews, a pediatrician who is not transgender, responded by focusing on cost-of-living issues. The race, previously seen as solidly Republican, has shifted toward 'Likely Republican' due to recent developments.
The FBI is investigating the disappearance of former 'Survivor: China' contestant Jaime Dugan and her 16-year-old son, Harper Huffman, after she failed to return him to his father following a weekend visit on Aug. 30. A South Carolina judge has issued an arrest warrant for Dugan after she missed multiple court dates and refused to disclose their whereabouts. Harper's father, Erik Huffman, has sole custody and is actively searching for his son, expressing concern for his safety. The case stems from a contentious 2024 divorce, during which Dugan made unsubstantiated abuse allegations against Huffman that the court deemed unfounded.
Sen. Mark Kelly is actively campaigning for Democratic candidates in swing states like South Carolina and Iowa, urging party members to maximize voter outreach. He criticized President Trump's recent financial incentives as a 'payoff' to buy votes and condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's military purges as damaging to national readiness.
Mary Lopez Hunt, a 68-year-old bartender, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault following the death of 62-year-old Joyce Tomlinson. The incident occurred on October 3, 2025, at Coot's Bar & Grill in Edisto Beach, South Carolina. Tomlinson, who was vacationing with a lifelong friend, allegedly argued with Hunt before being shoved down a staircase. She landed headfirst on a concrete slab and died three weeks later in the hospital. Hunt remains in custody after her bond was revoked.
Travis Brown, 18, was fatally shot on October 2 near Hardeeville High School in South Carolina. Police confirmed the incident was a homicide but stated it was not connected to the school's football game. The investigation remains active with no suspect identified.
Justine May, 31, has been charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse after her two daughters, Emory and Harlow Deacon, were found dead in their Ladson, South Carolina home. The children, aged 2 and 15 months, died from starvation and dehydration. May told investigators she was in a 'blur' for two weeks and could not recall feeding or hydrating the girls. Authorities had visited the residence 13 times since August 10, including welfare checks and mental health interventions, but reported no immediate signs of concern until a neighbor reported May walking alone on September 29.
Two toddlers, Emory and Harlow Deacon, died of starvation and dehydration in Ladson, South Carolina, after their mother, Justine May, failed to feed them for two weeks. Authorities had visited the home 13 times since August, including welfare checks and mental health crisis interventions, but found no immediate signs of concern. A 911 call on Sept. 29, prompted by a neighbor noticing May walking alone without her children, led to the discovery of the girls' bodies. May is charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse, while the sheriff's office faces scrutiny over its response.
Two toddlers, Emory and Harlow Deacon, died of starvation and dehydration in Ladson, South Carolina, after their mother, Justine May, failed to feed them for two weeks. Authorities had visited the home 13 times since August, including welfare checks and mental health crisis interventions, but found no immediate signs of concern. A 911 call on Sept. 29, prompted by a neighbor noticing May walking alone without her children, led to the discovery of the girls' bodies. May is charged with two counts of homicide by child abuse, while the sheriff's office faces scrutiny over its response.
A dense fog event on October 1, 2026, caused a massive multi-vehicle collision on the southbound I-95 bridge over Lake Marion in South Carolina. The crash involved up to 69 vehicles, including 15 tractor-trailers, resulting in multiple injuries and four entrapments. Cleanup efforts took over 20 hours, with no fatalities reported.
A dense fog event on October 1, 2026, caused a massive multi-vehicle collision on the Interstate 95 bridge over Lake Marion in South Carolina. The crash involved up to 69 vehicles, including 15 tractor-trailers, resulting in multiple injuries and one helicopter evacuation. All lanes remained closed for over 15 hours for cleanup, with no fatalities reported.
The Charleston County Coroner identified two toddlers, Emory and Harlow Deacon, who died from starvation and dehydration in a Ladson home. Justine May, their primary caregiver, faces homicide charges after deputies found the children dead during a welfare check, despite multiple prior visits by law enforcement and social services.
A dense fog event on a bridge over Lake Marion caused a massive multi-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 95 in South Carolina on Thursday morning. The crash involved 15 tractor-trailers and numerous passenger cars, resulting in multiple injuries and four entrapments. Cleanup efforts took over 20 hours, with the roadway fully reopening around 6 a.m. Friday.
A chain-reaction crash involving 65 vehicles occurred on a bridge over Lake Marion on Interstate 95 in South Carolina on Thursday morning. Dense fog caused a sudden loss of visibility, leading to a massive pileup that included 15 tractor-trailers. The incident resulted in multiple injuries, four entrapments, and one helicopter evacuation. Southbound lanes remained closed for extended cleanup operations into the evening.