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Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic uniforms

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This year’s U.S. Olympians and Paralympians will wear jeans and moto jackets by Ralph Lauren during this year’s opening and closing ceremonies in Paris.

The opening ceremony outfits feature jeans paired with a navy blue, wool, double-breasted blazer trimmed in white and red, with the Ralph Lauren logo featured in the left chest area. Underneath, athletes will sport a navy-and-white-striped oxford shirt, the brand announced Tuesday.

The closing ceremony look includes a white moto-style jacket with red, white and blue detailing, accompanied with white jeans.

“Ralph Lauren is profoundly honored to define the look of the American delegation as they represent our country in one of the world’s most celebrated and storied events,” said David Lauren, Ralph Lauren’s son and the corporation’s chief branding and innovation officer.

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This is the ninth time that Ralph Lauren is serving as the official outfitter for Team USA.

“Ralph Lauren has once again created designs that not only capture the essence of American style but also embody the spirit and pride of Team USA,” said Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. “As Team USA athletes prepare to represent the United States at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, this iconic apparel serves as a symbol of unity and inspiration for both our team and the millions of fans who will be cheering them on.”

Earlier this year, Nike drew criticism after unveiling its uniforms that U.S. athletes will wear at the Summer Games. One style of track leotard appeared far more revealing for female athletes than for male athletes. In response, Nike said U.S. female athletes will have many outfit options to choose other than the leotard.

The Olympics begin on July 26. Earlier in June, the five Olympic rings were mounted on the Eiffel Tower, marking the 50-day point to the start of the games.

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Murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh overturned in South Carolina

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South Carolina’s highest court on Wednesday (May 13) overturned the murder conviction of former lawyer Richard “Alex” Murdaugh, who was serving two consecutive life sentences for allegedly shooting his wife and 22-year-old son dead in June 2021. Ryan Brooks reports.



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McKeesport receiver Javien Robinson commits to South Carolina

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SC GOP announces plans to file a federal lawsuit to close primaries

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  • The South Carolina Republican Party intends to file a federal lawsuit to close the state’s primary elections.
  • This legal action would require voters to register with a political party to participate in its primary.
  • Currently, South Carolina has open primaries, allowing any registered voter to choose which party’s primary to vote in.

The South Carolina Republican Party is planning to file a federal lawsuit to change the state’s primary voting process and require voters to register to a political party.

South Carolina voters do not have to register by political party, and are able to vote in either political party’s primary. State Republican lawmakers have pushed for legislation to close the state’s primary elections, but they have been unsuccessful in passing it.

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South Carolina Republican Party leadership held a press conference at the statehouse in Columbia on May 12 to announce the new lawsuit related to closed primaries and required partisan voter registration.

SCGOP Chair Drew McKissick said that South Carolina political parties have the right under state law to define the terms of party membership and dictate who votes in their primaries. He said the law doesn’t offer the tool to enforce that policy.

“Many people who are not Republicans choose Republican nominees,” McKissick said. “That’s like allowing Carolina or Clemson fans to choose which players the other team puts on the field.”

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U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-District 5, is campaigning on closed primaries in his run for South Carolina governor. He said now is the time to institute closed primaries in South Carolina.

“I’m glad to see the party moving forward with it, and I look forward to having our day in court,” Norman said.

Last fall, the Republican Party of Texas filed a federal lawsuit against the state to close its primaries. The Texas Republican Party argued that the First Amendment gives political parties the right to determine who votes in their election.

Attorney General Alan Wilson offered his support to the South Carolina Republican Party as it takes up the lawsuit. The South Carolina Republican Party has not yet filed the suit, but McKissick said he expects the lawsuit to be filed shortly after the June 9 primary elections.

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Bella Carpentier covers the South Carolina legislature, state, and Greenville County politics. Contact her at bcarpentier@gannett.com



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