AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSouth Carolina Senate Shakeup: Sen. Darline Graham Nordone says “I’m in” to run for a full six-year term after being sworn in as interim replacement for the late Lindsey Graham, with President Trump backing her ahead of an Aug. 11 special Republican primary. GOP Scrutiny & Ballot Logistics: Local party leaders are asking whether Graham meets candidate-qualification rules, while the state election commission is working with the DOJ to handle a compressed absentee-ballot timeline for overseas voters. Nancy Mace Steps Aside: Rep. Nancy Mace confirms she won’t run for the Senate seat, saying she’s staying focused on “unfinished business” in the House. Student Loan Stress Hits Home: New federal data shows record defaults nationwide—about 1 in 5 borrowers—after pandemic-era protections ended, with South Carolina among the states seeing sharp late-payment surges. Community & Culture: SCETV hosts a free, family-friendly “CTRL+ALT+CREATE” event in Columbia with hands-on learning and a teacher-supply drive. Sports & Local Pride: South Carolina State is picked preseason to win the MEAC again, and a new women’s officiating alliance aims to improve consistency across conferences.
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