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He once lived on the streets, battling homelessness and addiction. Today, he's helping feed thousands of people and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Meet Redd Martin, founder of Sunday Dinner With a Twist, an inspiring outreach ministry serving the homeless community in Greenville, South Carolina.

In this powerful conversation with Joey Hudson, Redd shares his remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction to faith, recovery, and a life dedicated to helping others.

Along with his wife, Cassandra, Redd has turned his personal...

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THE 2026 MIDTERM FALLOUT CONTINUES — AND THREE NEW CONTROVERSIES ARE MAKING HEADLINES!

Republicans are still searching for answers after Democrats made major gains in the U.S. House, Senate and state elections across the country.

But the political shakeup isn't the only story we're following.

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed is facing criticism over a heated confrontation with a British journalist, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced sweeping death sentence commutations, and South Carolina Republicans are dealing with major losses in the state House.

We...

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WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AFTER THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS?

The election is over, but the political fallout is just beginning!

Republicans have lost control of both the U.S. House and Senate, and the battle over the party's future is already taking shape.

Vice President JD Vance is delivering a pointed message about what went wrong, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is warning that the GOP suffered a devastating setback.

And here in South Carolina, Senator-elect Annie Andrews is outlining her...

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DEMOCRATS TAKE CONTROL OF CONGRESS! THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS DELIVER A MAJOR POLITICAL SHAKEUP — INCLUDING A HISTORIC SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPSET.

The votes are in, and Washington is facing a dramatically different political landscape.

Democrats have won majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate, dealing Republicans a significant setback just two years after President Donald Trump's return to the White House.

And right here in South Carolina, Democrat Annie Andrews has defeated Republican Senator Darline Graham in one of the most closely watched ra...

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ELECTION DAY 2026 IS HERE — AND THE FINAL DAYS OF CAMPAIGNING HAVE DELIVERED SOME UNEXPECTED POLITICAL SURPRISES!

Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens has crossed party lines to endorse Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. And now a major national labor union leader has surprised political observers with an endorsement of another Republican Senate candidate.

Plus, a heartbreaking private jet crash in Florida has claimed nine lives, including two young children. We have the latest details as investigators work to determine what happened.

And to...

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A MAJOR CROSS-PARTY ENDORSEMENT IN MICHIGAN — AND A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO ALASKA'S UNUSUAL SENATE RACE — JUST HOURS BEFORE ELECTION DAY!

Welcome to Sunrise Carolina with Joey Hudson.

We're one day away from the November 3 midterm elections, and the final weekend of campaigning has produced some remarkable political developments.

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSWOMAN ENDORSES REPUBLICAN MIKE ROGERS

Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens has endorsed Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers over her own party's nominee, Abdul El-Sayed.

Stevens, who lost the Democratic Sena...

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🚨 SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION 2026: A NEW POLL SHOWS A RAZOR-THIN SENATE RACE!

With Election Day just days away, a new South Carolina Policy Council poll shows Republican Darline Graham leading Democrat Annie Andrews by just ONE POINT in the race for the United States Senate.

Is South Carolina's traditionally Republican political landscape changing? Will President Trump's involvement help Republicans turn out their voters? And why is the governor's race looking so different?

Joey Hudson sits down with Robert Cathcart of the South Carolina Policy Council to...

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NEW FEDERAL ELECTION INVESTIGATIONS, AN UNUSUAL ALASKA SENATE CONTROVERSY, AND FRESH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE ILHAN OMAR INVESTIGATION — ALL AS PRESIDENT TRUMP RETURNS TO SOUTH CAROLINA.

We're just days away from the November 3 midterm elections, and several new developments are making headlines.

ICE RELEASES NEW NAMES CONNECTED TO ELECTION-RELATED INVESTIGATIONS

The Daily Caller reports that federal immigration officials have identified 17 additional noncitizens connected to investigations involving alleged illegal voting or voter registration.

The allegations involve elections dating back several years an...

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PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS "ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE" WITH IRAN — AND THE PENTAGON IS PREPARING MILITARY OPTIONS THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE NOVEMBER 3 MIDTERM ELECTIONS.

Reports indicate U.S. military planners have developed options for renewed strikes against Iranian military targets, including missile and drone facilities.

American officials have also reportedly warned regional allies to prepare for the possibility of Iranian retaliation.

But President Trump has not announced a final decision to launch another operation.

We'll examine what the Pentagon is preparing, the potential co...

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SOUTH CAROLINA'S U.S. SENATE RACE IS SEPARATED BY JUST ONE POINT IN A NEW POLL — AND A DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN RALPH NORMAN IS MAKING NATIONAL HEADLINES.

The South Carolina Policy Council's newly released Fall 2026 Poll shows Republican Senator Darline Graham at 47% and Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews at 46%, with other candidates and undecided voters accounting for the remainder.

The poll surveyed 895 likely voters for the election questions, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.21 percentage points.

We...

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A FEDERAL JUDGE HAS RULED THAT THE TRUMP JUSTICE DEPARTMENT UNLAWFULLY FIRED THE DAUGHTER OF FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY — AND THE DECISION IS RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT PRESIDENTIAL POWER.

Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor in New York, challenged her dismissal from the Justice Department. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman, appointed by former President Barack Obama, ruled that the firing violated federal law.

The court rejected the administration's broad argument about executive authority and raised constitutional concerns about the limits of presidential power.

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ELON MUSK ACKNOWLEDGES SPACEX RESTRICTED UKRAINE'S STARLINK ACCESS — AND THE CONTROVERSY OVER WHO MADE THE DECISION IS FAR FROM OVER.

Ukraine says restrictions on satellite internet service disrupted military operations, including drone missions and efforts to intercept Russian attacks.

Elon Musk has acknowledged that SpaceX imposed restrictions on the Starlink system, arguing that Ukraine was violating the service's terms by using it for certain military operations.

But questions remain about the related Starshield military system and whether the Trump administration played a role in th...

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Youth substance abuse is a growing concern for families across America, and prevention may be one of the most powerful tools we have to protect the next generation.

Martine Helou of RIZE Prevention joins Joey Hudson to discuss the challenges facing young people today, the warning signs parents should recognize, and what families, schools, and communities can do to prevent substance use before it begins.

October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and communities across Upstate South Carolina are stepping up. The City of Mauldin, City...

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Greenville County voters are being asked to approve another penny sales tax on November 3rd. But with the rising cost of living, property taxes, and inflation already squeezing family budgets, many taxpayers are asking a simple question: When is enough, enough?

Carlton Owen, Chairman of Investing for Greenville's Future, joins Joey Hudson to discuss the proposed sales tax increase, what the additional revenue would fund, and why supporters believe it's necessary for Greenville County's future.

We ask some tough questions: Why should taxpayers approve another tax...

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A TOP HOUSE DEMOCRAT IS UNDER FIRE OVER VOTER ID — AND A NEW FEDERAL ELECTION FRAUD CASE IN CALIFORNIA IS RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTION SECURITY.

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar has opposed stricter voter ID requirements in his home state of California. Now, following federal charges against 28 noncitizens in California election-related cases, critics are questioning his position.

The Justice Department says 11 people were arrested in the latest operation, with 28 defendants charged overall. The allegations involve unlawful voter registration and, in many cases, voting by people wh...

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An Atlanta rapper who flaunted private jets, luxury cars and stacks of cash is now facing federal charges in an alleged multimillion-dollar food stamp fraud scheme. And he's just one of the defendants caught up in a nationwide crackdown on fraud involving taxpayer-funded benefits.

Mercedes Reshard New, known online as Shawty Dred, has been indicted on 63 federal counts involving alleged SNAP fraud, mail fraud, identity theft and illegal transactions with access devices.

Federal prosecutors accuse him of obtaining more than $4 million in food assistance benefits through...

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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced a new $25 MILLION program that could pay Americans thousands of dollars for exposing fraud involving taxpayer money!

The new Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, known as WHIP, is designed to encourage ordinary Americans to report suspected fraud involving federal government programs.

Under the initiative, eligible whistleblowers could receive rewards of up to $30,000 when their information leads to qualifying federal fraud enforcement actions.

The Department of Justice will administer the program, with funding from the Treasury...

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NEW REPORT: Could DNA evidence play a role in the federal investigation involving Congresswoman Ilhan Omar? And what would investigators have to prove?

The New York Post reports that federal prosecutors are examining DNA evidence as part of an investigation into longstanding allegations that Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar married her biological brother in 2009 to help him obtain immigration benefits.

The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the investigation, but the alleged sibling relationship and immigration fraud have not been proven. The nature and significance of the...

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COULD ILHAN OMAR BE DEPORTED? Tom Homan says it's possible if federal investigators prove immigration fraud—and the controversy surrounding the Minnesota congresswoman continues to grow.

Following last week's Homeland Security search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., residence, White House border czar Tom Homan is discussing the possibility of denaturalization and deportation.

Investigators are examining allegations involving immigration paperwork and whether Omar's age was accurately represented when her family obtained U.S. citizenship.

Homan says anyone who committed immigration fraud should be he...

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Greenville, South Carolina, has a new place to celebrate, gather, and create lasting memories!

In this episode, Joey Hudson welcomes Brian Stearns to talk about The Sanctuary, a new event space in Greenville, SC.

Brian shares the vision behind The Sanctuary, what makes the venue unique, and how it hopes to become a destination for weddings, private celebrations, corporate gatherings, and community events.

We discuss the inspiration behind the project, the growing demand for event spaces in the Upstate, and what people should know...

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A South Carolina prosecutor says there was no evidence against one of the men Congresswoman Nancy Mace publicly accused of serious wrongdoing—and now questions are being raised about her allegations.

Three men named by Mace during a speech on the U.S. House floor were arrested this week following an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.

The arrests involve allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to 2018. All three men have denied wrongdoing, and the charges have not been proven in court.

Bu...

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Elon Musk, President Trump and Ukraine are at the center of a new controversy over satellite technology that Ukrainian forces depend on to defend against Russian attacks.

Ukraine says unexpected restrictions on SpaceX's Starshield military satellite service disrupted drone operations, including efforts to intercept incoming Russian attack drones.

Ukrainian military officials reported that satellite connections were being cut when equipment traveled above certain speeds, creating problems for both defensive and offensive missions.

Elon Musk responded by emphasizing that Starshield systems are controlled by the...

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The Strait of Hormuz is becoming one of the most dangerous shipping routes in the world—and the consequences could reach every American gas pump.

New reports indicate that 24 commercial vessels have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz over the past two weeks, marking one of the most intense periods of maritime attacks since the Iran war began.

Oil tankers and cargo ships are increasingly vulnerable, and the flow of oil through this critical waterway has fallen dramatically.

The Strait of Hormuz normally ca...

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Federal agents have searched the Washington, D.C., home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—and the investigation is raising major questions in Washington.

Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant Monday morning at the residence of the Minnesota Democrat.

The Justice Department confirms that the warrant was authorized by a judge and that the search is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.

Sources familiar with the case say investigators are examining immigration paperwork completed when Omar was a child.

Omar denies wrongdoing an...

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President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate ceasefire targeting attacks on energy infrastructure. But is the agreement already falling apart?

Trump announced Sunday that both countries had agreed to stop attacking each other's power plants, oil refineries and other energy facilities.

The president called for the agreement to take effect immediately.

But there's a major complication.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the announcement came as news to him. He says Ukraine is prepared to stop attacking Russian...

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How important was Christianity and religious faith in the founding of the United States? And have we forgotten the role faith played in shaping the freedoms we enjoy today?

Award-winning historian, bestselling author, and Coastal Carolina University lecturer Rod Gragg joins Joey Hudson for a fascinating conversation about America's founding, the influence of Christianity on our nation's earliest leaders, and why understanding our history matters more than ever as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

Gragg is the author of more than 20 books, including Forged in Faith...

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Can we actually prevent crime before it happens simply by changing the way we design and maintain our neighborhoods, businesses, parks, and public spaces?

Esther Wagner with PalmettoPride joins Joey Hudson to discuss an innovative approach to public safety known as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and how South Carolina communities can use these strategies to reduce opportunities for crime.

From better lighting and landscaping to improved visibility and neighborhood involvement, CPTED focuses on practical ways to make our communities safer without relying exclusively on...

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JD Vance is taking on Microsoft, Adobe and several of the world's largest technology and outsourcing companies over alleged abuse of America's employment-based green-card system.

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it is suspending Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Capgemini from the federal PERM labor-certification program.

That program allows employers to seek permanent residency for foreign workers after certifying that qualified American workers are not available for the positions.

Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of laying off...

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Could the United States launch another round of military strikes against Iran before the November midterm elections?

New reports say President Donald Trump is weighing additional military action as the White House again warns Tehran that it can resolve the confrontation the “easy way or the hard way.”

According to reporting from Axios and The Atlantic, military planners have been preparing options for renewed operations against Iran.

But no final decision has been announced.

The possibilities reportedly include strikes on Iranian nuclear faci...

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Could some relief finally be coming at the gas pump?

President Donald Trump says his administration is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as higher fuel prices continue putting pressure on American families.

But with the midterm elections now less than a month away, there’s an obvious political question:

Is it too little, too late?

The federal gasoline tax is 18.4 cents per gallon.

The federal diesel tax is 24.4 cents per gallon.

Suspending those taxes could theoretically provide im...

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Newly released documents are providing a remarkable look inside the FBI investigation that eventually led to the search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.

The records show the FBI tracked the travel plans of Melania Trump and Barron Trump as agents prepared to execute the search warrant.

Why?

Investigators wanted to know when the former president and his family would be away from Mar-a-Lago.

The documents also reveal extensive monitoring of the phone activity of Susie Wiles, who was helping run Trump’s po...

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President Donald Trump says Iran has been “decimated” and has “virtually given up” any plans for a nuclear weapon.

But the President is also warning Tehran that whatever comes next could happen the “easy way or the hard way.”

So what exactly does that mean?

Speaking to reporters Saturday, Trump said he still has a decision to make regarding Iran.

His comments come after months of war, enormous military spending and growing questions about how and when the conflict ends.

Iran continu...

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What does it take to turn history into a story audiences will want to see on the big screen?

Filmmaker John Oliver joins me on Word on the Street to talk about his film Revolutionary and the upcoming Tryon International Film Festival.

John takes us behind the scenes of Revolutionary—the story that inspired the project, the process of bringing it to life, and the challenges independent filmmakers face when they take an idea from the page to the screen.

We also talk about th...

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How do you go from the execution chamber to the emergency room?

That's exactly what happened in Tennessee after the state attempted to execute convicted murderer Christa Pike.

Pike was sentenced to death for the brutal 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer.

Wednesday night, Tennessee attempted to carry out that sentence using its one-drug lethal injection protocol.

But something went terribly wrong.

Pike received two doses of pentobarbital.

And she didn't die.

Witnesses reported that...

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Check your mailbox.

The Trump administration is sending out nearly half a billion dollars in $500 refund checks to more than 950,000 Americans.

And South Carolina is one of the states where eligible residents will receive them.

The Treasury Department began sending the payments to people in 30 states who purchased health insurance through the federal Affordable Care Act marketplace.

But the check isn't arriving by itself.

President Donald Trump is also sending recipients a signed letter explaining why they're receiving the money.<...

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Did the Trump administration just back away from its mass-deportation policy?

That question is creating a major debate among some of President Trump’s strongest immigration supporters after reported guidance instructed some ICE offices to pull back on arrests of illegal immigrants who did not have additional criminal histories.

The reaction was immediate.

Immigration hawks accused the administration of sending mixed signals and potentially retreating from one of President Trump’s biggest campaign promises.

But then came another twist.

The guid...

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A stunning twist in the murder of a New York Times executive.

Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old director of engineering for New York Times Games, was shot multiple times Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of a sports complex in Dublin, California.

And police say the two people arrested on suspicion of killing him were his wife’s parents.

Michael and Pamela Sheafe, both 77 years old, were taken into custody within minutes of the shooting.

Police have not publicly announced a motive.

...

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Republican Senator John Kennedy says it’s time for President Donald Trump to explain directly to the American people what the plan is for the war with Iran.

Appearing on CBS’s Face the Nation, Kennedy said Americans are worried about two things that are increasingly connected:

The cost of living.

And the war in Iran.

Kennedy says he wants President Trump—or Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine—to give the country a straightforward explanation of why t...

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took direct aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a fiery address before the United Nations—telling the mayor that “many Jews no longer feel safe in New York.”

Netanyahu accused Mamdani of antisemitism and attacked the mayor over his criticism of Israel and previous statements about arresting Netanyahu if he came to New York.

Mamdani fired back, accusing Netanyahu of spreading “baseless lies” and again accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza—an allegation Israel strongly denies.

So how did a...

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Iran’s president stood before the United Nations and declared that his country has been a “victim of terrorism.”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his UN General Assembly address to accuse the United States and Israel of attacking his country and to portray Iran as the victim in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

That statement immediately raises an obvious question:

How does Iran reconcile that argument with its long history of supporting armed proxy groups throughout the Middle East?

The United States has de...