Reporter, politics and state government team
Joseph Bustos is a Reporter on the politics and state government team. He covers a range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, with a focus on regional and world news, particularly in North America and Latin America. Bustos' work has been featured in numerous publications such as The Fresno Bee, The Charlotte Observer, and Yahoo News.
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Columbia, United States (Local)
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Joseph Bustos focuses primarily on local government and politics in South Carolina, with a specific emphasis on elections, political figures such as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and key events in the region. If you have expertise or insights into South Carolina politics, especially related to elections or public policy announcements, your pitch is likely to resonate with him.
Given his focus on local coverage of political events in Columbia and South Carolina, pitches should be tailored to reflect an understanding of these specific geographic areas. Providing unique angles or insider perspectives related to ongoing political developments within this region can increase the likelihood of catching Joseph's attention.
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By: Joseph Bustos
In total the 31 defendants face 59 charges over five indictments.
By: Joseph Bustos
The leading candidates for South Carolina governor in November's election have different views on whether lawmakers should direct spending toward pet projects in their districts.
By: Joseph Bustos
South Carolina state law requires parties to give the state election commission a 90-day notice of when the primary will take place.
By: Joseph Bustos
The extent of the injuries from the shootings was not immediately available.
By: Joseph Bustos
A 59-year-old man died after he was struck by a train traveling through Warrenville, the Aiken County Coroner's office said.
By: Joseph Bustos
A former Sumter County detention officer has been charged with misconduct in office, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
By: Joseph Bustos
Police also are investigating a shooting that took place in Five Points Saturday night.
By: Joseph Bustos
State Rep. Jermaine Johnson and Dr. Annie Andrews , the top of the Democratic ticket in South Carolina, the charismatic party standard-bearers, are
By: Joseph Bustos
A survey conducted by a GOP pollster found that 48% of Republican respondents support expanding Medicaid in South Carolina, a move lawmakers have not done since it was allowed by the Affordable Care Act.
By: Joseph Bustos
The 10th infant in 2026 was surrendered this week under South Carolina's Daniel's Law , marking the first time the state has reached double digits since 2009, when the earliest verifiable data is available.
