SUMMARY: Early voting has begun in South Carolina, with over 20,000 ballots cast in Ory County. Some voters, especially recent transplants, have experienced confusion regarding absentee voting and registration statuses in multiple states. South Carolina election officials advise contacting local election offices to ensure proper registration. Voting in multiple states can result in severe consequences, including law enforcement involvement. Absentee ballots must be requested and returned by October 25th at 5 PM, and must arrive by 7 PM on Election Day. Address changes for voter registration must be made before registration deadlines, or directly at the DMV for driver’s licenses.
As South Carolinians hit the polls, there have been some questions. ABC15 spoke with an election official to get some of the answers residents are asking.
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SUMMARY: President Trump has suggested linking tariffs to the future of TikTok, which faces a critical April 5th deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or risk a U.S. ban. Trump proposed offering tariff reductions to China in exchange for approving a deal to transfer TikTok’s ownership. The deal could involve Chinese company ByteDance retaining a minority stake, while American-based Oracle manages the app’s data. The U.S. government cites national security concerns, fearing Chinese espionage through TikTok. With a potential tariff increase on auto parts due April 3rd, discussions continue to determine TikTok’s future, with a possible ban looming if no deal is reached.
President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs could play a pivotal role in the fate of TikTok, as the popular social media app faces a looming deadline to sell or risk being banned in the U.S.
The Chinese-owned app has until April 5 to secure a non-Chinese buyer.
The president suggested a deal on tariffs might encourage China to authorize a sale.
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www.thecentersquare.com – By Frank Berte | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-28 11:12:00
(The Center Square) – At a U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform hearing, Rep. William Timmons R-S.C., discussed what he said are the dangers of increased government spending, saying that America’s $36 trillion debt and $1.8 trillion annual deficit are unsustainable for the country.
Timmons stressed the importance of bipartisan fiscal scrutiny, stating that all government expenditures, specifically defense and public broadcasting, must be evaluated. He also pointed to the internet’s reshaping of media consumption and closer social interconnectedness as factors in reexamining federal funding.
“We have an existential threat. We cannot continue down this path financially,” Timmons stated during the hearing.
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Rep. Timmons (R-SC) speaks in the a U.S. House Oversight and Government reform hearing about government spending
SUMMARY: Several wildfires are ongoing in the Carolinas, notably the rapidly spreading Table Rock Complex Fire, which has consumed over 4,500 acres, and the Persimmon Ridge Fire, affecting over 1,500 acres. These fires have been prioritized for federal firefighting resources, allowing for increased containment efforts. Crews are engaging in difficult hand-built containment due to debris from Hurricane Helene blocking heavy equipment access. In North Carolina, 500 firefighters are working on various fires, including the Black Cove fire at 3,288 acres (17% contained). A state of emergency has been declared in Haywood County due to multiple uncontrolled wildfires.
