Politics

South Carolina Sen. Harvey Peeler has one message for his fellow “freedom lovers” as he put it.

After a meeting with the South Carolina Hospital Association regarding their needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Lindsey Graham called what he learned an eye-opener.

President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading or becoming infected by the novel coronavirus.

Election officials in South Carolina have agreed to provide prepaid return postage for all absentee ballots by mail this November.

Two weeks after a police reform bill introduced by Sen. Tim Scott stalled in the senate, U.S. Attorney General William Barr was in South Carolina.

Before their scheduled visit in Augusta on Thursday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and US Surgeon General Jerome Adams had a simple message: wear a mask or no football this fall.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster plans to speak Wednesday afternoon as COVID-19 cases reach heights not seen in the Palmetto State.

In Republican circles -- with the notable exception of the man who leads the party -- the debate about masks is over: It’s time to put one on.

The program is credited by government officials for saving millions of jobs, with more than 4.8 million small business owners tapping into the funds, for more than $519 billion in loans.

History is being made this week in the South, between Georgia’s hate crimes bill taking effect and Mississippi lawmakers’ decision to remove the Confederate battle symbol from the state’s flag.

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott called it “indefensible” for President Donald Trump’s to tweet of a video showing one of his supporters chanting “white power.”

CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously refused to take action against Trump posts suggesting that mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.

Several cities in Georgia and South Carolina are stepping in to do what the states aren't doing: mandating masks in public. But are they overstepping their powers?

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster had a strong message for young people in the state as COVID-19 cases continue to spike on Friday.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will sign the state’s new hate crime bill in a Friday afternoon ceremony, according to his office.

Experts and lawmakers say the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted South Carolina’s digital divide. Leaders aim to change that.

While there’s a lot of disagreement in Washington on how to approach police reform, law enforcement agencies in the CSRA are open to it.

Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials said Wednesday.

Georgia’s new hate crime bill establishes specific hate crime definitions, penalties, and policies for all Georgia police agencies.

Gov. Henry McMaster announced a new program focused on keeping people safe at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sen. Lindsey Graham visited Aiken today to talk police reform and racial injustice. He's also calling for big changes with a controversial monument in North Augusta.

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham will be in Aiken today.

U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler has a new bill to help American farmers, who have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

President Donald Trump spoke one-on-one with Gray Television's Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro Wednesday at the White House.

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel made the announcement Thursday night.

A young media executive has beaten back a field of Democratic primary opponents to win a spot taking on Republican Sen. David Perdue in November.

Voters in certain counties didn’t cast their ballots until after midnight, and results of some races have yet to come in. State leaders pointing fingers at county employees. County employees pointing the finger right back.

Results for some big Georgia elections were delayed this Election Day after problems started surfacing before some polls even opened.

President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will not consider renaming any military bases or posts that have been named after Confederate military figures.

Long lines and confusion at polling places across Georgia today, with some people waiting hours just to cast a ballot. And as the day turned to night, problems continued for some areas.