MORNING NEWSBREAK | Two Republican candidates for sheriff meet Tuesday at the polls in Charleston County’s only primary runoff race. The winner will face Democratic Sheriff Kristin Graziano in November.
Retired Marine Reserve Col. Greg Kitchens, a former county deputy, earned 45% of votes in the June 11 primary as former Mount Pleasant Police Chief Carl Ritchie closely trailed with 42% of votes. They met Sunday night in a televised forum and made final pitches for Tuesday’s runoff. In recent days, the race has become more highly charged with various political allegations over leadership and experience.
Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close 12 hours later. Across the state, politicos will be looking at a big Upstate runoff that pits two GOP candidates vying to be the next congressman in the Third Congressional District.
Meanwhile across South Carolina as political temperatures warm, so do real temperatures. Heat indices are expected in the triple digits in Charleston, Columbia and the Pee Dee.
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CP NEWS: S.C. budget on track to pass in coming week. After a week’s delay and significant backroom maneuvering, the $14 billion state budget is back on track and headed toward final passage this week. Meanwhile, critics are saying budget provisos are no way to make state policy.
CP OPINION, Brack: Growing up in South now may be harder than in past. “It all worries me, too — the disconnect with extended family, the technological onslaught that sends us deeper into personal holes, the polarized politics grasping at a past that’s not going to come back. And while society now is more diverse and has more knowledge, I don’t think I’d want to grow up in the challenging world that kids encounter today.”
CP OPINION, McCorkle: Biden’s new immigration policy will keep families together. “President Joe Biden’s latest announcement of an executive order that would allow undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to remain in the country and obtain a work visa is an excellent decision. “
McMaster visiting Germany, major driver of S.C. economy. Gov. Henry McMaster is in Germany this week to learn more about the country that is a major driver of the state’s economy.
SLED investigating death at Charleston County’s jail. The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating what appears to be a suicide of an inmate Sunday at the county’s jail.
BOATS: Fort Sumter Tours has new owner. A look at the recent sale of Fort Sumter Tours, which has taken millions to Fort Sumter.
- Runaway container ship cleared to leave Charleston
- World’s largest single-mast yacht docked in Charleston
Berkeley Electric gets nearly $1 million in federal aid. The funding will bring upgrades to Ravenel and Johns Island.
RiverDogs honor P&C sports columnist. The Charleston RiverDogs have named a media room for longtime sportswriter Gene Sapakoff, who recently retired from the Post and Courier.
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