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September 10, 2009
Congressman Joe Wilson’s congressional website down
While attempting to research the South Carolina congressman who called President Obama a liar, we found that his website crashed because of the increased traffic.
SC congressman shouts ‘you lie’ at Obama, later apologizes
As President Obama tried to assure a joint session of congress, and the nation that illegal immigrants would not be covered by his health plan, South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson yelled ‘you lie’.
September 09, 2009
President looks to regain momentum in health care push
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is promising new specifics in tonight’s speech—but says the president also remains flexible in pursuit of his goal of more affordable and reliable health coverage.
September 08, 2009
Governor Mark Sanford to take questions live on Midlands radio show
The governor is scheduled to talk Tuesday afternoon on Columbia radio station WVOC. Once again he is expected to ask the state to forgive him and move on past his affair and secret trip to Argentina
September 02, 2009
Franko Blog: Sanford requests flight information from universities
Governor Mark Sanford is bent on defending himself against accusations he misused state money for expensive travel, now he is turning the tables.
County Council clears way for Charleston to join consolidated dispatch center
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Charleston County Council cleared the way for the City of Charleston to be part of the consolidated dispatch center.
Tim Scott says he is definitely running for Lt. Governor
South Carolina’s only black, Republican legislator, announced he is entering the 2010 race with $150,000 raised in just 10 days.
Report: Governor Sanford’s lawyer says flights were legal
The governor’s lawyer told the Greenville News, that South Carolina’s comptroller general in 1987 authorized state officials to buy business-class airline tickets for international trips.
September 01, 2009
Sanford ethics probe focusing on four questions
The commission opened an investigation into the governor on August 18th at the request of Attorney General Henry McMaster, Senator Glenn McConnell and House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Franko Blog: New video mocks Sanford, calls on citizens to force him out
A candidate for governor launched a YouTube video marking “500 days left of more layoffs, of no new jobs. Of less education funding. Starring Mark Sanford as the Governor.“
August 31, 2009
New North Charleston City Hall opens Monday
The 15,000-square-foot building sits on an acre of land just off Interstate 26 and will house 300 workers with room for 100 more in the future.
August 27, 2009
Beaufort County man arrested for threatening Gov. Sanford
The arrest warrant states Brian Joseph Macdermant called Governor Sanford’s Office Wednesday and threatened to harm the Governor.
Sen. David Thomas responds to Gov. Sanford comments
Governor Mark Sanford held a news conference across the street from Senator Thomas’ law offices in Greeville, Thursday morning, and questions the motives for travel investigation.
Sanford questions motives for Sen. David Thomas’ investigation of Governor’s travel
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford held a news conference across the street from Senator David Thomas’ offices, and accused him of trying to build name recognition for congressional run.
Sanford on the offensive again, will address Sen. David Thomas accusations
The South Carolina senator accused Governor Mark Sanford of breaking the law by taking pricey flights, despite rules requiring lowest-cost travel.
Governor Sanford: “I am not going to be railroaded out of this office”
Lt. Governor Andre Bauer is the latest state, and highest profile, politician calling for Governor Mark Sanford’s resignation.
August 26, 2009
Governor Sanford responds to Lt. Governor’s call for resignation
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford said in a news conference Wednesday, that he appreciates the lieutenant governor’s offer to take over, but he plans to stay in office.
Lt. Governor Andre Bauer calls for Governor Sanford’s resignation
Bauer said he was calling on politicians to join him to political interests aside and do what is best for the state
REPORT: Lt. Governor Andre Bauer to call on Governor Sanford to resign
The State Paper is reporting that Bauer will also renew is promise not to run for governor, if Sanford resigns in the next month or so, at a news conference scheduled for noon Wednesday.
August 25, 2009
McMaster takes jab at Sanford while announcing run for governor
Attorney General Henry McMaster launched his campaign, online Monday night. He says in his video message, “there has been too much dishonesty, and too many scandals”.
August 24, 2009
McMaster planning announcement on run for governor
Attorney General Henry McMaster will make an announcement online Monday night, regarding his plans to run for governor.
August 22, 2009
Travel questions, not affair fueling louder calls for Sanford impeachment
State constitution reserves impeachment for “serious crimes or serious misconduct in office”. While cheating on his wife was wrong, it wasn’t related to his job.
Governor Sanford responds to latest AP report questioning travel
The AP discovered 35 flights Sanford took on private planes that he did not disclose on ethics or campaign reports. Sanford’s office says the AP is being, “selective in their view of the Governor’s travel”.
August 19, 2009
Protesters ready to confront Sen. Jim DeMint in Myrtle Beach
Former Georgetown County Democratic Party Chairman Jamie Sanderson says, a group of Democratic political activists is planning to protest DeMint’s appearance at noon Wednesday.
August 18, 2009
Senator DeMint to face protesters at appearance in Myrtle Beach
South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint made it out of Monday’s Daniel Island town hall meeting relatively easy. It may not be the case Wednesday in Myrtle Beach.
August 16, 2009
President ready to drop public option from health care plan
President Barack Obama’s health secretary is suggesting the White House is ready to accept nonprofit insurance cooperatives instead of a government-run public option in a health overhaul plan.
Attorney General McMaster postpones campaign plans after mother dies
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster released a statement Sunday saying that his mother, Ida Dargan McMaster, died in her sleep Saturday night.
August 13, 2009
Governor Sanford issues op-ed, questions media coverage of plane controversy
Sanford says many of the reports are taken out of context, including a flight to Mt. Pleasant for an interview here at News 2, when a recent report said it was just for a dentist appointment.
August 11, 2009
Fighting more controversy, Sanford to meet with cabinet
Embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is meeting with his Cabinet members, a day after a state senator said the Republican governor violated state travel laws.
August 10, 2009
Sen. Graham renews call for more troops, warns of ‘Rumsfelding’ Afghanistan
A Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee says more troops are needed in Afghanistan and is warning that the U.S. must not ‘Rumsfeld’ the war.
