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Democrat Nancy Lacore’s congressional race upset was fueled by wins in Lowcountry GOP strongholds • Nov. 5, 2026, 5:00 AM ET (The Charleston Post and Courier)

Incumbents hold on in Berkeley and Dorchester School District races • Nov. 3, 2026, 9:00 PM ET (The Charleston Post and Courier)

Berkeley Professor Stops Grading Homework Over AI—How Teachers Are Adapting • Oct. 26, 2026, 10:55 AM ET (Newsweek)

Public Colleges Are Passing the $50,000-a-Year Mark. For Locals. • Oct. 25, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (New York Times)

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