O-Score proof

TIME-SENSITIVE / UNOFFICIAL / SINGLE-SOURCE: Greenville County Council District 28 stands Kyle Long (R) 10,305 to Thomas Sanders (D) 10,277 — a 28-vote gap; board of canvassers meets Friday, Nov. 6; canvass by noon Saturday, Nov. 7 (Greenville Local Today)

10O-Score10 · Fully overlooked0 of 13 major U.S. outlets by our publish date · See proof →

Method note: Score reflects coverage as of publish date; changed Nov 2, 2026. Only articles dated on or before our publish date (Nov 5, 2026, ET) count. Later articles are listed as pickups and never lower the score.

Status history (2 events, ET)

12:10 PM ET, Nov 5, 2026 Published
12:10 PM ET, Nov 5, 2026 O-Score check: 10 (Fully overlooked) · 0 of 13 outlets counted

The math

Outlets checked: 13 major U.S. national outlets.
Confirmed reports of this story dated on or before our publish date: 0.
0 found → O-Score 10 (Fully overlooked). Higher means more overlooked.

Score	Meaning	Major U.S. outlets that covered it
10	Fully overlooked ← this story	0 of 13 outlets
8	Barely covered	1 outlet
6, 5	Lightly covered	2 outlets (6) · 3 outlets (5)
4, 3	Covered	4 outlets (4) · 5 outlets (3)
2, 1, 0	Widely covered	6–7 outlets (2) · 8–10 outlets (1) · 11–13 outlets (0)

Provisional: ostore_hint: none seen; SINGLE-SOURCE Greenville Local Today; unofficial.

Checked Nov 5, 2026, 12:10 PM ET · search window: 30 days back from the check.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:apnews.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:apnews.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:apnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story EDDIE PELLS - AP News 2026 South Carolina Midterm Election Results - AP News Crews respond to early morning explosion at a Mississippi chemical plant - AP News Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate seat, flipping a key GOP-held seat - AP News AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado on Election Day - AP News
Reuters reuters.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:reuters.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:reuters.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:reuters.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story The races that will decide control of the US Senate - Reuters Hunter Mikhail Kondakov takes part in a bear hunt outside Podtesovo - Reuters High-speed train collision kills dozens in Spain - Reuters Breaking International News & Views - Reuters Second nationwide day of protests against the cost of living in France - Reuters
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:nytimes.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Democratic Discord Intensifies in Michigan Senate Race - The New York Times The Battle Over Black Representation in the South - The New York Times NBA Power Rankings: Liftoff in Houston, and how far have the Thunder fallen? - The New York Times Trump Cancels Rallies in Kansas and Iowa - The New York Times Ranking all 30 NBA teams by position: The strongest and weakest teams at every spot - The Athletic - The New York Times
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:washingtonpost.com" 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Analysis \| Democrats, fatherhood and being a man - The Washington Post Darline Graham increasingly endangered as South Carolina Senate race nears end - The Washington Post
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:wsj.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:wsj.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:wsj.com" 4 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Opinion \| The 2026 Midterm Elections: Live Analysis and Commentary - WSJ Brazil Votes for More Lula Stock Market News, Oct. 28,2026: Alphabet Stock Drops Sharply After Revenue Miss The Wall Street Journal
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:cnn.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:cnn.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:cnn.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Sitemap - October 2026 - CNN The NC student march to the polls - CNN CNN.com - Transcripts - CNN A Texas split screen: Trump and Talarico campaign two miles apart in dueling rallies Texas Senate candidates rally voters a day before early voting begins
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:foxnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Deion Sanders CRUSHED Over Allegations Of PAYING OFF Media Critics + Trey Wallace Battleground Republican declares he is 'stronger than ever' as he addresses scrutiny over missed votes The Anti-Vote: What Focus Groups Reveal Ahead of Election Day Mary Peltola's campaign, Dems backed covert scheme to field spoiler candidates in Alaska Senate race: report Haley Stevens' fiancee hammers El-Sayed, says he'll vote for Rogers
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:nbcnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Hayden Panettiere’s death is ruled accidental and police investigation is closed - NBC News Republicans retreat from North Carolina as Trump admits Democrats are likely to win the Senate seat - NBC News Texas House District 28 General Election Results 2026 California House District 28 General Election Results 2026 Connecticut House Results 2026
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:cbsnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Pennsylvania high school football scores for October 16, 2026 - CBS News Michigan election results and live counts for November 2026 midterm - CBS News Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental by police in South Carolina - CBS News Michigan voter guide for the 2026 midterm election: How to register, vote by mail, find my polling place, more - CBS News Pennsylvania high school football scores for October 30, 2026 - CBS News
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:abcnews.go.com"
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:npr.org" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:npr.org" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:npr.org" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:npr.org" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:npr.org" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:npr.org" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers. And, Gulf states brace for potential attack on Iran - NPR Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case - NPR Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midterms - NPR Democrats still poised to make gains, but poll shows warning signs for just how many - NPR Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan - NPR
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:usatoday.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Meet the record 5 Black governors elected to lead states - USA Today Democrats' victories in the South scramble political map - USA Today Trump-backed Texas redistricting gamble fails as Dems hold 4 of 5 seats - USA Today Supreme Court rejects Trump attempt to set aside some CA ballots - USA Today Families identify passengers, copilot killed in Florida plane crash - USA Today
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Greenville County Council District 28 site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Greenville Local Today District 28 site:bloomberg.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story The Economist Trying to Stop Publicly Funded Stadiums - Bloomberg.com Netanyahu Leads Eisenkot in Race to Form Israeli Government Israeli Arab Parties Claim Kingmaker Status in Tight Vote Serb Veteran Ousted From Power as Putin-Like Gamble Fails Fox News Viewer Dip Before Election May Signal Republican Unease

Pickups

We published: Nov 5, 2026 (ET).

No major-outlet pickup after our publish date yet.

Check history

Checked (ET)	Check	O-Score	Confirmed outlets	What changed
Nov 5, 2026, 12:10 PM ET	initial	10 Fully overlooked	0	No change

Search terms

“Greenville County Council District 28”, “Kyle Long Thomas Sanders 28 votes”, “Greenville Local Today District 28”

Method

handoff ostore_hint / editor scan of 13 majors
google-news
bing-news
proof-backfill 2026-11-05 (score unchanged)

A match counts only if the outlet’s own article is about this story, not a passing mention. “Not found” means not found by these methods; search engines index only part of each site. Stories are rechecked daily for pickups; the score itself is locked to coverage as of our publish date.