Justin Dougherty

MAJOR VOTING CHANGES: If SC redraws the congressional map during this special session, the Congressional races will get a *SEPARATE* primary. Proposed dates for the Congressional Primary: Filing Period: June 1st-5th Special Election: August 18th Runoff: Sept. 1st

#BREAKING: Multiple sources have confirmed Governor McMaster will be calling lawmakers back to the State House Friday morning for a special session to address redrawing SC’s congressional map. The governor is expected to make an official announcement later. @foxcarolinanews

FULL INTERVIEW: We sat down with @RepTimmons to discuss a wide range of topics Friday morning: ✅ SC Congressional Redistricting ✅ Gas Prices ✅ UFO’s LINK: youtu.be/O70GHnAeQ5Y?si…

NEW: A look at the “starting point” for SC House lawmakers as they push to redraw the state’s congressional map. Lawmakers tell me this was drawn up w/ the help of different groups, not the White House. If it passes, it could also push congressional primaries to August.

CONFIRMED: We’ll see @PamelaEvette in Charleston. @foxcarolinanews

Happy Saturday! Most major candidates had their campaign finance numbers in last night. Order is raised/spent/cash on hand. Wilson: $1.04m /$572k/$1.8m Evette: $1.02m/$1.2m/$931k Reddy: $2m (self)/$284k/$580k Mace: $564k/$627k/$799k Norman: $314k/$1.1m/$1.58m

TONIGHT: We’ll see you LIVE from the historic Newberry Opera House at 7pm. This will be a historic night with a series of debates that’ll be broadcast live throughout SC. We kick it all off tonight in Newberry. You can watch it live on Fox Carolina News, WIS, WCSC, & WMBF.

DEBATE STAGE: A behind the scenes look at the setup for tomorrow night’s GOP gubernatorial debate in Newberry. We’ll be LIVE tomorrow at 7pm on @foxcarolinanews

Excitement is building for the SCGOP debate Wed at 7 pm at the Newberry Opera House. Justin Dougherty ⁦@DoughertyJC⁩ of @foxcarolinanews will be the moderator at the NOH & the other debates. This will be broadcast statewide. It’s a great honor for Newberry to host ⁦

THIS WEEK: Wednesday night @foxcarolinanews will bring you exclusive coverage of this historic race for South Carolina Governor. Watch our 1st debate in a series of debates, Wednesday night at 7pm.

Congressman Timmons makes it official. He’s running for what could be his 5th & final term in Congress.

NEW: We sit down with Lowcountry businessman Rom Reddy as he launches a bid for SC governor. We talk about what he calls “The Ruling Class,” his voting record, and what he’s suggesting be done to convicted child sex predators. LINK: youtu.be/RnvuHkiEWeo?si…

New poll in SC Governor's race:

Subject: Security Alert - Shelter in Place - U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (Mar. 3, 2026)   Location: Saudi Arabia   Event: Security Alert The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has issued a shelter in place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran and are limiting non-essential travel to any military installations in the region – we recommend American citizens in the Kingdom to shelter in place immediately. The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia continues to monitor the regional situation. We encourage all travelers to review our most recentSecurity Alerts, review any travel plans in case of disruptions, and make appropriate decisions to keep themselves and their families safe. We advise all U.S. citizens to maintain a personal safety plan. Crises can happen unexpectedly while traveling or living abroad, and a good plan helps you think through potential scenarios and determine in advance the best course of action.   Actions to Take: ·      Shelter in place. ·      Refer to our website for the latest Security Alerts. ·      Enroll or re-enroll in the Department of State’sSmart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) . STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact you in an emergency. ·      Ensure you have a valid U.S. passport for short-notice travel; visit our website to schedule a passport appointment. ·      Be aware of your surroundings. ·      Avoid any demonstrations and large gatherings, and areas where there is a heavy police presence. ·      Monitor official information sources. ·      Follow the instructions of local authorities.   Local first responders in Saudi Arabia: ·      Unified Emergency number (Police, Firefighters, traffic police, and others): 911 ·      Police: 999 ·      Highway security: 996 ·      Ambulance: 997   The Embassy and Consulates General can be reached at: ·      Riyadh: +966-11-835-4000 ·      Jeddah:  +966-12-220-5000 ·      Dhahran: +966-13-839-5700   The Bureau of Consular Affairs can be reached at:   ·      From U.S. and Canada: 888-407-4747.  ·      All other locations: 202-501-4444.

The temporary closure of airspace over El Paso has been lifted. There is no threat to commercial aviation. All flights will resume as normal.

BREAKING: A source briefed by FAA tells me the El Paso flight ban was driven by military operations from Biggs Army Air Field at Fort Bliss. The FAA acted after the Defense Department could not assure civilian flight safety.

Greenville County Schools is extending eLearning through Tuesday, January 27. Schools and office buildings will be closed, and all activities, including athletic events and field trips, are canceled for Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.

President Trump delivers remarks on the horrific attack on the Great National Guard Warriors twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information. Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community.

It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues. Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.