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When the S.C. General Assembly returns to session in January, the 170 members will again confront the challenge of trying to ensure the state’s future energy needs are met.

On Friday, state Sen. Mike Fanning, D-17th, conceded the narrow loss of his seat to Republican Everett Stubbs. That leaves one remaining Senate race scheduled to go to a recount this week – the race between incumbent Democrat Gerald Malloy and Republican J.D. Chaplin in District 29.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for November 9, 2024: we look at Election 2024 with a recap of the presidential, congressional, and state house races, and give you in-depth analysis from party leaders, politicos, and more!

It’s been about an exceptional hurricane season for the United States. And South Carolina was in the cross hairs of several storms including Beryl, Debby, Helene and Milton. Hurricane victims, even those with insurance, are facing a challenging recovery.

Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday declared a state of emergency for portions of the Midlands and Lowcountry after several inches of rain flooded roads, causing damage.

Hurricane Rafael meanders over the Gulf of Mexico, traveling to the west. Rafael landed in western Cuba on Wednesday afternoon as a category 3 hurricane. At landfall, the hurricane has maximum sustained winds of at least 115 mph, leaving the island without power again. Once it entered the Gulf of Mexico, Rafael made a westward turn, and it is not expected to land in the U.S.