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They came to see Trump, but will Upstate SC Republicans vote for Darline Graham?

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Photos: President Trump stumps for SC candidates in Clemson.

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A look back at top news moments from past Donald Trump rallies in South Carolina

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Donald Trump leaves stage after more than 90-minute speech in SC

South Carolina Senator and President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pendelton, South Carolina on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. — South Carolina Senator and President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pendelton, South Carolina on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Joshua Boucher jboucher@thestate.com

They came to see Trump, but will Upstate SC Republicans vote for Darline Graham?

They came to see Trump, but will Upstate SC Republicans vote for Darline Graham?

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‘She’s you, she’s solid.’ Trump urges Upstate SC GOP to vote for Darline Graham

‘She’s you, she’s solid.’ Trump urges Upstate SC GOP to vote for Darline Graham

President Donald Trump delivered remarks shortly after 7 p.m., and pre-program remarks began just before 5:30 p.m.

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They came to see Trump, but will Upstate SC Republicans vote for Darline Graham?

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Two knives found at elementary and middle schools in Richland Co. on same day

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Car crash in the Midlands leaves one dead, coroner’s office says

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Two people injured in separate Columbia shootings. Man arrested in one case

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A meteor shower from Halley’s Comet peaks over Columbia tonight. When to see it

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Chemical pollution still plagues SC community, years after government agencies pledged to help

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Chemical pollution still plagues SC community, years after government agencies pledged to help

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Chase ends with wanted man blasting deputies with bear spray, SC sheriff says

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Chase ends with wanted man blasting deputies with bear spray, SC sheriff says

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SC State Fair requires kids come with a parent. That’s a problem for some visitors

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SC State Fair requires kids come with a parent. That’s a problem for some visitors

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Columbia’s Gervais St. Bridge to close during annual dinner event. Here’s when

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Columbia’s Gervais St. Bridge to close during annual dinner event. Here’s when

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Garbage collector dies when run over by pickup that then hit truck, SC cops say

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Garbage collector dies when run over by pickup that then hit truck, SC cops say

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South Carolina cities top a national readers’ choice list of the ‘best’ in the US

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South Carolina cities top a national readers’ choice list of the ‘best’ in the US

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Four people shot as block party turns violent, South Carolina police say

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Judge McCaslin at Murdaugh hearing: ‘I’ll not allow proceedings to become a circus’

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Columbia’s Gervais St. Bridge to close during annual dinner event. Here’s when

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Gamecocks a ‘shocking big spender’ on men’s basketball roster, CBS report says

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5-star forward commits to Dawn Staley, South Carolina women’s basketball

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Live updates: What happened when Alex Murdaugh returned to court for new hearing

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President Donald Trump’s next SC rally is set. Here’s what city and when

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President Donald Trump’s next SC rally is set. Here’s what city and when

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Alex Murdaugh to appear at Friday hearing where lawyers will argue DNA, gun issues

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Alex Murdaugh to appear at Friday hearing where lawyers will argue DNA, gun issues

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SC deputy was on duty when hit by ‘presumed drunk driver,’ sheriff says

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SC deputy was on duty when hit by ‘presumed drunk driver,’ sheriff says

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