GOP gubernatorial candidates differ on calls to defund SC State, allow a casino

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 1,582

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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CONWAY — The two remaining Republicans vying for governor exchanged accusations in a boisterous debate Tuesday as they differed on questions about punishing South Carolina State University and casino gambling, while seeming to agree on legalizing medical marijuana for people suffering from debilitating conditions.

Cheers and jeers from the crowd at times drowned out Lt. Gov. Pam Evette and Attorney General Allen Wilson as they squared off on the debate stage at Coastal Carolina University …

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