Grand Strand Politics
🎙️ Grand Strand Politics
“The inside story of power, growth, and change along the Grand Strand.”
A local podcast from Randal Wallace Presents
A podcast covering the people, decisions, and issues shaping life along South Carolina’s Grand Strand—from Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach to Surfside Beach and across Horry County.
Local politics isn’t abstract—it affects growth, development, taxes, public safety, and the future of the community.
This show breaks down what’s happening, who’s involved, and what it means for residents, business owners, and voters across the Grand Strand.
From city council decisions to county-wide issues and election coverage, Grand Strand Politics provides context, insight, and a clear look at the forces shaping one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing regions.
🎧 What You’ll Hear
- Local elections and candidates
- Development and growth debates
- City and county decision-making
- The issues driving change across the Grand Strand
👉 If you live here, work here, or care about where the Grand Strand is headed—this is your guide to the conversation.
Episodes
65 episodes
POST PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION NIGHT coverage and Lindsey Graham
In this episode, we let you hear both the concession speech of Congressman Ralph Norman and the victory speech of Senator Darline Graham Nordone. Plus we pay tribute to the former Senator who passed away on July 11, 2026, Lindsey Graham, a gian...
BREAKING NEWS Henry McMaster Press Conference for Darline Graham
SORRY FOR DELAY INTERNET WENT OUT AT OUR WILDWOOD STUDIOSHere is our coverage of the press conference featuring Governor Henry McMaster in support of Senator Darline Graham Nordone today, August 24, 2026.
One Last Listen to both candidates : Darline Graham Nordone and Ralph Norman
In this episode we set the final stage for the last day of the special campaign to replace Senator Lindsey Graham on the November 2026 ballot. We will let you hear from both candidates Senator Darline Graham Nordone and Congressman Ralph Norman...
After the Runoff Senate Debate: Darline Graham Nordone vs Ralph Norman, with Debate analysis and their press conferences after.
In this episode, we look back at the South Carolina U.S. Senate debate with some analysis from NBC News Meet the Press Now and then the press conferences both candidates gave immediately after their debate at the Newbery S.C. Opera Hou...
BREAKING NEWS : The Congressman RUSSELL FRY and State Representative HEATHER AMMONS CRAWFORD Endorsements for US. Senate
HUGE NEWS on the U.S. Senate Race as Congressman Russell Fry endorses Darline Graham in the U.S. Senate Race. Plus another leading figure in Horry County, State house Representative Heather Ammons Crawford also has weighed in with h...
U.S. Senate Special Election Results from Round 0ne
A look back at the special election to fill the seat left vacant after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. This is the first round. There will now be a run off between Senator Darline Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman.
The Lexington U S Senate Candidates Primary Forum with Alan Wilson
In this episode we have found the one event where all the candidates spoke except for Danny Ford. This is the one event that featured almost all of them and for that reason we chose it to share with you in this abbreviated run off period as we ...
RUSSELL FRY for US Senate at the Veterans Cafe July 27 2026.
Due to the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a special election is being held to select the new Republican Nominee in South Carolina to face Dr. Annie Andrews in November. That means August will be a wide open sprint to the finish line all month...
The Lindsey Graham Memorial Services Part 2 - Columbia and Central, in South Carolina
This is part two as we listen in on the two days of Memorial Services for South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. We will hear from the Senator in his won words and then he will be remembered in his home state by the people who knew ...
The Lindsey Graham Memorial Services Part 1 - Washington D.C.
This is the first of two special episdoes looking back at the three Memorial Services held over two days both in Washington D.C. and in Columbia, South Carolina, and ending the days in Central ,South Carolina. In this episode, we ta...
LINDSEY GRAHAM 1955 - 2026 A Tribute
Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71. He has been a good friend to me for my entire political career . I cannot say enough good things about him as a human being and as a United States Senator. Here is our look at his career. T...
What Is Coming Up in the Second Half of 2026 on The Wallace Podcast Network and books
An update about what is coming across our Wallace Podcast Network and an update on the three books we have coming out soon.
The South Carolina Run off Round Up (Season 3 Finale) Episode 47
In our Season Three finale we listen in on all the winners and those who came close to winning the South Carolina Run offs. As we set the stage for season four and the fall campaigns to come.
The Endorsements in the 2026 South Carolina Governor's and Attorney General's Run off Races with a bombshell ending..
GRAND STRAND POLITICS — Episode 46The Endorsements for the 2026 Runoff ElectionsGovernor and Attorney General of South CarolinaWith South Carolina's primary elections complete and the runoff campaigns e...
Primary Night 2026: Addresses for South Carolina Governor and U.S. Senator in both Primaries
Primary Night 2026Addresses for South Carolina Governor and U.S. Senator in Both PrimariesA Grand Strand Politics Special Election Night BroadcastElection night is one of the great traditions of America...
Alan Wilson and Mike Reichenbach for Governor Rally at the Boathouse in Myrtle Beach June 3, 2026
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTAlan Wilson and Mike Reichenbach for Governor RallyThe Boathouse, Myrtle Beach — June 3, 2026In this special event edition of Grand Strand Politics, we bring ...
The 150 year old GrandDaddy of them All!! A Day at the Galivants Ferry Stump ( Ernest Hollings & Joe Biden )
Looking Back at the Granddaddy of Them All!!A Day at the Galivants Ferry Stump with Ernest Hollings and Joe BidenSometimes politics isn't found in television studios, campaign headquarters, or social media feeds....
The Horry County Republican Stump from the Peanut Warehouse (Part 2) The South Carolina Statewide Candidates: U.S. Senate, Secretary of Agriculture, Governor and the Keynote Address by U.S. Representative Russell Fry R- SC 7th
In Part 2 of our special coverage of the Horry County Republican Stump from the historic Peanut Warehouse in Conway, the focus shifts from local races to the candidates seeking statewide and federal office in what is shaping up to be one...
The Horry County Republican Stump (part 1) The Local candidates: Horry County School Board, Horry County Council, and the South Carolina State Representatives event hosted by Autry Benton
The Horry County Republican Stump (Part 1)The Local Candidates: Horry County School Board, Horry County Council, and South Carolina State RepresentativesIn this special edition of Grand Strand Politics, we b...
LIndsey Graham at the Trestle in Conway S.C. on May 28, 2026
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTLindsey Graham at The Trestle in Conway, South CarolinaIn this special event edition of Grand Strand Politics, we bring you full coverage of Senator Lindsey Graham's campai...
Pamela Evette for South Carolina Governor Live from North Myrtle Beach May 26, 2026
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTLieutenant Governor Pamela Evette Campaign Event in Myrtle BeachIn this special event edition of Grand Strand Politics, we bring you coverage of a campaign stop by Pamela E...
The Myrtle Beach Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony May 23, 2026
In this special broadcast edition, we bring you the full dedication ceremony for the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Myrtle Beach — a moving and heartfelt tribute honoring the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the men and women who se...
South Carolina Attorney General Candidates Debate in Myrtle Beach Stephen Goldfinch, David Pascoe and David Stumbo Part 2
This is the second of two episodes where we let you listen in on the Attorney General's race debate from the Robert Reed Recreation Center in Myrtle Beach. This debate had some fireworks and it was also very informative. I think all three candi...
South Carolina Attorney General Candidates Debate in Myrtle Beach Stephen Goldfinch, David Pascoe and David Stumbo Part 1
This is the first of two episodes where we let you listen in on the Attorney General's race debate from the Robert Reed Recreation Center in Myrtle Beach. This debate had some fireworks and it was also very informative. I think all three candid...
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENT - LINDSEY GRAHAM SWING THROUGH MYRTLE BEACH part 2 - The Campaign Event Live from The Veteran's Cafe in Myrtle Beach
GRAND STRAND POLITICS SPECIAL EVENTLindsey Graham Swing Through Myrtle Beach (Part 2) The Campaign Event — Live from the Veteran’s Cafe in Myrtle BeachIn Part 2 of our special coverage of Senator Lindsey G...