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Election Day: Orangeburg County, S.C., voters reject a 1% sales tax in unofficial results, WLTX reports, and two local races fall within South Carolina's mandatory recount margin

10O-Score10 · Fully overlooked0 of 13 major U.S. outlets as of Nov 4 (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 4, 2026, ET) count. Later articles are listed as pickups and never lower the score.

Status history (2 events, ET)

3:13 AM ET, Nov 4, 2026 O-Score check: 10 (Fully overlooked) · 0 of 13 outlets counted
3:21 AM ET, Nov 4, 2026 Published

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: Headline search only (Google News and Bing News, 4 query variants per outlet, all 13 outlets returned results). All 34 candidates were unrelated (other stories, section and results pages); a headline search can miss articles, so this may change on recheck.

Checked Nov 4, 2026, 3:13 AM ET · search window: 40 days back from the check.

Every outlet

Outlet	Result	Searches run
AP apnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:apnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:apnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:apnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:apnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:apnews.com" 4 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Talarico vows to 'take back Texas' as Trump makes last-minute push to keep the state in GOP hands - AP News Evan Kiely kicks winning field goal on final play as The Citadel tops South Carolina State 34-31 - AP News 2026 election results Talarico vows to ‘take back Texas’ as Trump makes last-minute push to keep the state in GOP hands
Reuters reuters.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:reuters.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:reuters.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:reuters.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:reuters.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:reuters.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Tax News \| Today's Latest Stories \| Reuters 2026 Midterm Elections UK Election Ten key US House races that could decide the 2026 midterms Nine ways the Trump administration could interfere with the midterms
The New York Times nytimes.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:nytimes.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:nytimes.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:nytimes.com" 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Most Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll Finds
The Washington Post washingtonpost.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:washingtonpost.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:washingtonpost.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:washingtonpost.com" 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Talarico vows to 'take back Texas' as Trump makes last-minute push to keep the state in GOP hands - The Washington Post An election chief lost. Then he padlocked the ballots and called the FBI.
The Wall Street Journal wsj.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:wsj.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:wsj.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:wsj.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:wsj.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:wsj.com" 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story South Carolina Election 2026: Live Results - WSJ South Carolina Election 2026: Live Results
CNN cnn.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:cnn.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:cnn.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:cnn.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:cnn.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:cnn.com" 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Video captures bridge pileup on I-95 in South Carolina - CNN Elections 2026
Fox News foxnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:foxnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:foxnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:foxnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Fort Hood shooter's firing squad could usher in new era of executions across US, expert says - Fox News 2024 House Race Results With 20 days until midterm elections, Blakeman, Hochul spar over Trump, sanctuary status, ICE 2024 Senate Race Results Latest Election 2026 News and Updates
NBC News nbcnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:nbcnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:nbcnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:nbcnews.com" 1 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Tracking the 2026 early vote
CBS News cbsnews.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:cbsnews.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:cbsnews.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:cbsnews.com" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Bystander rescues woman from burning Modesto home before firefighters arrive - CBS News Republican incumbent Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley vie for NY-17 seat in northern suburbs - CBS News 2026 midterm election races to watch Michigan Democratic rift spills into public view and more updates on midterm campaign final push Peltola denies "tricking voters," Trump visits South Carolina and more from the campaign trail
ABC News abcnews.go.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:abcnews.go.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:abcnews.go.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:abcnews.go.com"
NPR npr.org	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:npr.org" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:npr.org" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:npr.org" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:npr.org" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:npr.org" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:npr.org" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:npr.org" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:npr.org" 5 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Morning Edition for September 29, 2026 - NPR South Carolina Election Results 2026: Live Updates : NPR - NPR Visuals Jet fuel prices hit a record and holiday airfares soar higher - NPR Politics Elections
USA Today usatoday.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:usatoday.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:usatoday.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:usatoday.com" 2 search hit(s) read and rejected as not about this story Across the South, Black voters weigh a new political reality - USA Today Across the South, Black voters weigh a new political reality
Bloomberg bloomberg.com	Not found	google-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County sales tax site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County recount site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Orangeburg County election site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg County election site:bloomberg.com" google-news: "Orangeburg school board site:bloomberg.com" bing-news: "Orangeburg school board site:bloomberg.com"

Pickups

We published: Nov 4, 2026 (ET).

No major-outlet pickup after our publish date yet.

Check history

Checked (ET)	Check	O-Score	Confirmed outlets	What changed
Nov 4, 2026, 3:13 AM ET	initial	10 Fully overlooked	0	No change

Search terms

“Orangeburg County sales tax”, “Orangeburg County recount”, “Orangeburg County election”, “Orangeburg school board”

Method

google-news
bing-news

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.