@JoeBReporter

State Gov, Politics reporter @thestate, previous: @bellevillenewsd, et al @MedillSchool alum. Miami, FL native. [email protected]. Not State Rep @JoeBustos19

 Columbia, SC
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Joined January 2014
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A thread: When I started working from home on Tuesday, March 17th, my colleagues learned of one of the framed posters on my wall during our morning Google Hangouts. So, for amusement, I decided to switch out the artwork every workday for our morning meetings. (1/X)
Maayan Schechter@MaayanSchechter17 Mar 2020
A downside of newsroom hangout calls amid coronavirus is everyone seeing what my morning hair looks like. An upside is seeing @JoeBReporter's giant framed Barenaked Ladies poster.
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Maayan Schechter@MaayanSchechter11h
One of the best.
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The formidable Sammy Fretwell, South Carolina’s finest environmental reporter in generations, says good-bye Monday to The State after being laid off after an almost 50-year career
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Per my colleague @m_elena_scott, a comment from Russell Fry on whether Ralph Norman should do more to sway voters: "I think Ralph Norman, I think he should be vocal, ... somebody who carried the conservative banner as long as he has, he should step into the arena."
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Fry continued: "He didn't win, I didn't win either, but what you get with Annie Andrews is a far different result, a far more dangerous result of the future of this country. So I hope that he does in the final eight days step into the [arena] to help with the Republican nominee."
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INBOX: Nearly 564,000 ballots have been cast early in South Carolina as of 3 pm today. In 2022, there were a total of 561,563 ballots cast early. Early voting runs through Saturday.
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Lucy Valeski@ValeskiLucy15h
It’s my last day covering politics at The State. I’m so thankful for my talented colleagues who made me a better reporter over the past 16 months. Writing about state government and elections has been a real joy, and I’m grateful The State gave me a chance to do this work.
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I wanted to share a lighthearted comment from Gov. McMaster's Oct 13 press gaggle, before Trump's Oct. 21st Clemson rally was announced. We asked McMaster what day should we reserve for a Trump rally. "Just one," the gov said to laughs. Now Trump is returning to SC Thursday
Lucy Valeski@ValeskiLucy18h
Trump is coming back to SC charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

President Donald Trump to host a midterm election rally in Rock Hill this week

Here’s what to know about Trump’s upcoming visit to the Charlotte metro this week.

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INBOX: Former SC governors David Beasley, a Republican, and Jim Hodges, a Democrat are endorsing Annie Andrews' campaign for US Senate.
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Second consecutive week with a Trump visit to South Carolina. This time it will be in the 5th Congressional district to try to convince Ralph Norman supporters to back Darline Graham. charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

President Donald Trump to host a midterm election rally in Rock Hill this week

Here’s what to know about Trump’s upcoming visit to the Charlotte metro this week.

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INBOX: President Trump coming to Rock Hill on Thursday
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Johnson also was with Ro Khanna yesterday at the South Carolina Democratic Women's Council's Blue Diamond Gala, according to his campaign schedule.
Nick Reynolds@IAmNickReynolds22h
Week ahead in SC campaigns: 🟥 Darline Graham to rally in MB today with Ted Cruz, Alan Wilson prior to Freedom Fry. 🟦 Jermaine Johnson to hold a virtual rally on Tuesday with Kamala Harris. Was in Bluffton yesterday with Maxwell Frost. 🟦 Andrews launches multi-county blitz.
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Morning meeting background for the week: A map of South Dakota. (329/X)
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Morning meeting background for the week: A discovery map of Wilmington, NC (330/X)
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Maayan Schechter@MaayanSchechterOct 26
South Carolina reports 501,944 voters cast an early ballot in the state's first week of two weeks of no-excuse early voting w/ Greenville and Charleston still leading. Early voting ends Oct. 31. Total general election early voting ballots cast: 2022: 561,563 2024: 1.47 million
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Nick Reynolds@IAmNickReynoldsOct 23
Summerville PD has asked SLED to investigate ex-officer and current Democratic statehouse candidate Montez Aiken following allegations he sent inappropriate text messages to former students while he was employed as a school resource officer. postandcourier.com/politics/…

Summerville PD asks SLED to investigate Democratic Statehouse candidate over texts to former...

Summerville police say Montez Aiken, a former Summerville High School school resource officer, could be investigated by SLED over messages he sent to former students while employed at the school.

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Jermaine Johnson campaign rolls out endorsement from former state Sen. Katrina Shealy, R-Lexington, who lost her seat in the 2024 GOP nomination battle. Shealy earlier this year introduced Johnson when he rolled out Sam Skardon as his lieutenant governor running mate.
Jermaine Johnson 🇺🇸@Dr_JLJohnsonOct 23
Senator Katrina Shealy, a lifelong Republican, is endorsing Jermaine Johnson for Governor. Here’s why, in her words: “I’m a Republican, I’ve been one my whole life, and I’m proud to endorse Jermaine Johnson for governor of South Carolina. #NewSC #scpol #JermaineForGovernor
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Lucy Valeski@ValeskiLucyOct 23
Darline Graham says she did not talk to Trump about Russia sanctions waiver during the president’s SC visit this week. thestate.com/news/politics-g…

Darline Graham didn’t talk to Trump about Russia sanctions waiver during SC visit

The president blocked several sanctions targeting Russia late last week, weakening a new law named for the late SC lawmaker Lindsey Graham.

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Prominent Clemson sports alum makes appearance at Trump’s SC rally. What he said. @chapelfowler with the details. thestate.com/sports/college/…

Prominent Clemson sports alum makes appearance at Trump’s SC rally. What he said

President Donald Trump held a rally in support of SC Republican candidates at T. Ed Garrison Arena near Clemson on Wednesday.

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At 8:42 pm Trump finishes speaking. Walks off stage to YMCA. “It’s my honor to be your president during such an exciting time in the life of our country,” Trump said.
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At 8:36 pm After brief remarks from Evander Holyfield, Trump says he's finishing up his remarks.
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Trump also tells the crowd to vote for Alan Wilson too. Wilson could not attend the rally; he had a bus tour stop in the Charlotte-area this evening. "(You) Need to get out and vote for Alan Wilson for governor," Trump said. "Your boy is going to win," Trump says to Joe Wilson.
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Trump invites Darline Graham to the lectern: "Mr. President, thank you for coming to SC. I’m so honored to have your endorsement," Graham said. "You are one of Lindsey’s dearest friends. You will always be a part of the Graham family."
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