Senator Drops Campaign, Fire Chief Fired

Republican Senator Josh Kimbrell drops his governor bid amid legal woes and fundraising struggles, endorsing AG Alan Wilson and eyeing a Senate run in 2028. Meanwhile, NFL punter Blake Gillikin wed longtime girlfriend Alexandra Fleece in Charleston — their “happy place” — after leading the league in punting. A 21-year-old faces involuntary manslaughter charges after a deadly boat crash allegedly involving speed, overloading, and alcohol, despite negative tests. Charleston approves rezoning for six homes on the former Fuel site, including restoring the historic building — sparking preservation concerns. And Charleston Firefighters President John Baker is fired for using a racial slur, claiming retaliation for safety concerns and vowing legal action. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0057382c9a8e08b5