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October 26, 2009
Secrecy waiver deadline approaches for Governor Sanford
Gov. Mark Sanford is facing a fast-approaching deadline to give the South Carolina Supreme Court more information over his waiver of confidentiality in a state ethics investigation.
October 23, 2009
South Carolina ready for ‘Cash for Clunkers’ for household appliances
The state’s “Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate” program is being paid for with federal stimulus money.
October 21, 2009
Sanford impeachment resolution likely next week
House leaders say they want to wait until a State Ethics Commission investigation into the governor is finished before they take any action.
October 19, 2009
East Cooper communities plan mutual aid agreement in response to H1N1
The City of Isle of Palms, Town of Sullivan’s Island, and the Town of Mount Pleasant will hold a news conference Wednesday to lay out plans for a coordinate response to the Swine Flu Pandemic.
October 15, 2009
Mt. Pleasant mayoral candidates ready for luncheon debate
The Mount Pleasant Business Professional Association will host the mayoral debate on today, during its monthly luncheon.
Extended unemployment benefits coming to an end
Employment Security Commission announced that the unemployment rate among the number of workers eligible for unemployment insurance fell below the federal government’s standard.
October 14, 2009
Candidates for mayor in Mt. Pleasant set for debate
The Mount Pleasant Business Professional Association will host the mayoral debate on October 15, during its monthly luncheon at the Holiday Inn on Johnnie Dodds.
SLED investigating possible police beatings of homeless in Greenville
SLED, the FBI and the United States Attorney’s Office are investigating allegations of the mistreatment of homeless people by four Greenville Police officers.
October 12, 2009
Senator Jim DeMint announces bid for reelection
The junior senator from South Carolina made his campaign for a second term official on his website Monday.
October 09, 2009
President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee says President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.“
October 08, 2009
Highway Patrol releases video of Sanford’s driver being stopped for speeding
In the video, LCpl. R. S. Salter can be heard telling the SLED agent that having the governor in his car is not a good reason to be going 85 mph.
Sanford driver stopped for speeding, ticket will be issued
The state trooper did not write a ticket during the traffic stop Tuesday, but Dept. of Public Safety Director Mark Keel said Wednesday, the SLED agent driving the car will be cited.
October 06, 2009
Sanford lawyers facing deadline in ethics case
Governor’s lawyers face a noon deadline to file final arguments in a case the state Supreme Court will take up that would keep a state panel from sharing a report about the governor with the House.
Former Union County sheriff among five indicted in corruption case
Former Union County Sheriff Howard Wells is one of five people who have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges ranging from public corruption to drug distribution.
October 02, 2009
Democratic lawmakers to announce stance on Sanford
South Carolina lawmakers are expected to declare their position on Governor Mark Sanford Friday morning at 9:15.
October 01, 2009
SC businesses might pay more to cover jobless benefits
An informal task force has come up with draft recommendations to give to state lawmakers that would raise the unemployment insurance tax that businesses pay on every employee.
Homeland Security takes over Project Seahawk in Charleston
The federal Department of Justice was the lead agency on Project Seahawk when it was created. But, starting Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard says it’s taking over the day-to-day operations.
Sanford asks court to keep ongoing probe secret
Lawyers representing Gov. Mark Sanford in an ethics investigation are asking the state Supreme Court to keep the probe out of the hands of a Legislature expected to consider impeaching him.
September 30, 2009
One-on-one with Rep. Joe Wilson during Upstate visit
U.S. representative Joe Wilson held a fundraiser breakfast at the Beacon in Spartanburg Tuesday morning.
September 18, 2009
Lt. Governor Bauer gives Gov. Sanford deadline to resign
South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer said he would give Governor Mark Sanford until the end of October to resign, according to our coverage partners at the Anderson Independent-Mail.
September 17, 2009
Fire departments in Charleston County getting closer to Automatic Aid
Automatic Aid is a program that erases the jurisdictional lines, and sends the closest unit to you when you need help.
September 16, 2009
President Carter says Rep. Wilson’s comments based on racism, Alan Wilson defends father
Carter called Wilson’s comment “dastardly” and part of an “inherent feeling” held by some, that a black man should not be president. Alan Wilson says there’s not a racist bone in his father’s body.
September 15, 2009
Rep. Joe Wilson faces reprimand by House Dems Tuesday
Democratic aides said House leaders were preparing to introduce a resolution of disapproval Tuesday afternoon, with a vote likely later in the day.
Gang of six health overhaul set for unveiling
A health care reform bill being worked on by a bipartisan group of Senate Finance Committee members is expected to become reality this week.
Jim Rex announces campaign for governor
“It’s time for a turnaround,“ says Rex as he enters the race for Governor. He will hold a news conference in North Charleston, Tuesday.
September 14, 2009
Rep. Joe Wilson won’t apologize again for ‘you lie’ outburst
Rep. Joe Wilson says he’s not going to apologize on the House floor for yelling “You lie!“ during the president’s health care speech to Congress last week.
Sen. Graham bringing McCain to Charleston for town hall Monday
The South Carolina senator, and the Republican nominee for president will talk health care at McAlister Field House on the campus of The Citadel at 9:00 a.m.
September 11, 2009
SC Attorney General candidate Alan Wilson addresses dad’s outburst
Trying to stay on message about his candidacy for attorney general, Alan Wilson answers questions about his father yelling, ‘you lie’ during President’s speech.
Franko Blog: Late night comics blast Rep. Wilson, South Carolina
Conan, Dave, and Jimmy Falon all piled on South Carolina and focused on the newest punchline…‘you lie’!
September 10, 2009
Rep. Joe Wilson meets with media, defends reason for outburst
SC Congressman Joe Wilson says the president’s assertion Wednesday night that the health car bill does not cover illegals prompted him to shout ‘you lie’.
