During Hour 5 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James kicks off extended primary coverage as polls close across South Carolina. Throughout the hour, James fields reports from callers giving final precinct turnout numbers while closely tracking early election returns rolling in from counties nationwide and across the state. Early reporting reveals a tight, fluctuating race led by candidate Darlene Graham, with candidates Russell Fry and Ralph Norman locked in a close battle for second place, followed by Mark Sanford and Mark Lynch. Analyzing county-by-county breakdowns, James highlights significant voter turnout, notes the potential impact of high-turnout districts, and anticipates a upcoming runoff election.

During Hour 5, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James provides live, rapidly changing election night coverage as early primary returns roll in across South Carolina counties. The statewide lead continuously shifts between candidates Russell Fry, Darlene Graham, and Ralph Norman, with additional votes tallied for Mark Sanford and Mark Lynch. James breaks down local county returns—including early leads for Norman in York and Union counties, Fry in Florence and Horry counties, Sanford in Charleston County, and Graham in Orangeburg and McCormick counties. Callers Randy in Greenwood and Candy in Greenville share their voting experiences, while James tracks incoming numbers and anticipates a potential runoff.

eginning extended election coverage for Hour 5 of The Charlie James Show on August 11, 2026, host Charlie James reminds voters who remain in line after the 7:00 PM poll closing that they are legally entitled to cast their ballots. Throughout the segment, local callers from Greer, Simpsonville, Dallas, Abbeville, Maluldin, and Travelers Rest check in with final turnout figures, with multiple voters highlighting support for candidate Ralph Norman. James theorizes that candidate Darlene Graham's presence on the ballot significantly boosted overall turnout across the Upstate. Callers note unexpectedly strong participation rates and changing polling locations, while expressing excitement about the show's potential expansion to SiriusXM radio as they await initial primary election returns.

During Hour 4 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James counts down the final hour before polls close across South Carolina while continuing live election coverage. Throughout the hour, James fields phone calls from voters across the Upstate—including Pacolet, Boiling Springs, Simpsonville, Williamston, Greenville, and Landrum—who report precinct turnout numbers, voting location changes, and candidate selections, with notable support voiced for Ralph Norman and Mark Lynch. In addition to local voter reports, James addresses national campaign finance filings, criticizes Democratic candidate Dr. Annie Andrews over late-term abortion legislation, and discusses media coverage of presidential security before transitioning into extended post-election coverage.

n Hour 4, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show on August 11, 2026, host Charlie James counts down the final 37 minutes until primary election polls close across South Carolina. Listeners from Pelzer, Taylors, Greenville, Travelers Rest, Salem, and Rock Hill call in to report voter turnout, precinct experiences, and voting locations. Greg in Pelzer shares his frustration with Senator Lindsey Graham and explains his decision to vote for Ralph Norman, while other callers report strong turnout numbers at locations like Mountain View Baptist Church and the Salem Community Club. James provides voting reminders, notes a text report of a vote for Russell Fry, and previews upcoming live election coverage.

In Hour 4, Segment 1 of The Charlie James Show on August 11, 2026, host Charlie James counts down the final 53 minutes until polls close, taking calls and Facebook messages from Upstate voters reporting polling locations, numbers, and candidate choices in Spartanburg, Cowpens, Paris Mountain, Boiling Springs, Pickens, Piedmont, Anderson, Simpsonville, and Inman. Callers share turnout updates, with multiple voters supporting candidates Ralph Norman and Mark Lynch. Steven from Piedmont raises questions about candidate Darlene's campaign finance filings and out-of-state donations, prompting James to analyze potential runoff scenarios. Finally, Wade in Toccoa calls in to criticize PBS NewsHour for reporting on Secret Service security protocols surrounding presidential transport.

During Hour 3 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James breaks down major state political developments while receiving real-time turnout reports from Upstate voters. The hour opens with an interview featuring Elena Moore of Palmetto State Watch, who details transparency concerns and hidden earmarks in South Carolina's $44.4 billion budget, including $150 million for Scout Motors. Throughout the remaining segments, James fields calls from listeners sharing precinct turnout numbers and polling location updates from communities across Clover, Chesnee, Greenville, Powdersville, and Easley. In addition to primary election updates, James and his callers discuss climate policy regulations, media silence regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci's communications, cultural assimilation, and abortion legislation, with James issuing sharp criticism aimed at candidate Dr. Annie Andrews.

In Hour 3, Segment 2 of The Charlie James Show on August 11, 2026, host Charlie James fields phone calls on various political topics. Caller Wayne from Greenwood questions candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s background regarding "birth tourism" and assimilation, while Charlie brings up commentator Hasan Piker. Eric from Pickens shares an HVAC technician's perspective criticizing global warming potential ratings for refrigerants and pointing out that major emitting countries like China and Russia do not adhere to greenhouse gas regulations. Benjamin in North Carolina calls in to talk about living off-grid without electricity for ten years, and Dan in Boiling Springs asks about mainstream media silence regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci’s deleted phone messages and emails.

In Hour 3, Segment 1 of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James interviews Elena Moore from Palmetto State Watch regarding South Carolina's $44.4 billion budget. They discuss transparency concerns, including $377 million in unaccounted earmarks using "$1 placeholders," a reduced $75,000 homestead exemption, and $150 million allocated to Scout Motors. Charlie criticizes state spending and encourages listeners to support the Freedom Caucus. The segment concludes with calls from local voters reporting precinct turnout numbers and voting locations across Clover, Chesnee, and Greenville.

During Hour 2 of the August 11, 2026 Primary Day edition of The Charlie James Show on News/Talk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James engages directly with listeners to cover ongoing primary election activity across the Upstate. Throughout the hour, James fields real-time phone calls and voter reports from precincts in communities like Chesnee, Laurens, Five Forks, Taylors, Powdersville, and Spartanburg, highlighting varying turnout numbers, voting machine issues, and candidate preferences. In addition to assessing local participation rates, James clarifies candidate ballot naming rules—explaining why certain candidates appear under preferred names or specific surnames—and transitions into an analysis previewing South Carolina state budget earmarks.