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This commentary explains two advisory questions on South Carolina's Republican primary ballot regarding party registration and partisan school board races. It clarifies that these are not binding referendums but political temperature checks that may influence future legislative changes. The article provides context on open primaries and debates over nonpartisan school board elections.
More than 10,000 people are expected to attend a fee-free weekend at Fort Moultrie on June 27-28, marking the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan's Island. The National Park Service will waive admission, and CARTA shuttles will transport visitors. Events include weapons demonstrations and living history programs.
The South Carolina Attorney General's Office filed a motion Thursday asking the state Supreme Court to unseal secret court transcripts related to the removal of Alex Murdaugh's 'egg juror.' Prosecutors now want to lift restrictions on the hearing transcript that led to the dismissal of Juror 785, Myra Crosby. Murdaugh's murder convictions were reversed on May 13.