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D.C. Shutdown Threat is a Lesson 150 Years in the Makingnew
Once again, Confederate troops are standing on the shores of Sullivan's Island, staring at Fort Sumter. And just as it was 150 years ago, their real frustration is with the federal government.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-12-2011 |
Policy Issues
Charleston's Whites-Only Civil War Centennialnew
There is much more to the story about the Civil War's centennial than what the Post and Courier fit in a brief article in today's paper.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-12-2011 |
History
Slavery Was the Pivotal Issue for Charleston's 'Mercury'new
At the dawn of the Civil War, the editors at the Charleston Mercury were incensed.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-11-2011 |
History
Rep. Tim Scott Losing Redistricting Lotterynew
If there is a drawback to being a Congressional member, it's that the campaign never stops. Voters weigh your political fate every two years, so the next campaign officially begins the day after you're elected.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-11-2011 |
Policy Issues
Charleston Crime Blotter: 'I'm Allowed to Yell at People' and Other Slurred 'speak'new
Disorderly Comment O' The Week: "I'm allowed to yell at people. There is nothing wrong with that."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-07-2011 |
Crime & Justice
GOP Should Stop Picking "Winners," Pick Rand Paulnew
Better the ideologue you agree with than the one who is "more electable."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-29-2011 |
Elections
Nikki Haley Dodges Questions, Tells Constituents to Call Her Laternew
The "call me" message was used time and time again by Gov. Haley at the town hall meeting, where 500 Charleston voters listened to Haley talk about her favorite issues, and then they politely lined up in droves to talk about everything else.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-21-2011 |
Politics
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Litenew
Charleston-based sailors in trouble for sleepy night watching Vampire Diaries.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-04-2011 |
LGBT
Primary 2012: Newt's Innew
Newt Gingrich's in for some exploring.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-04-2011 |
Elections
For Nikki Haley in Case She, Ahem, Missed the President's Speechnew
In an afternoon meeting yesterday, President Barack Obama spoke to the nation's governors. One particular shot of the crowd shows a bunch of folks listening attentively … while Gov. Nikki Haley is turned away and typing on her iPad.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-01-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Nikki Haley, Barack Obama
The Muppet Revoltnew
Jim DeMint vs. talking animals and monsters.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-21-2011 |
Politics
Charleston Officials Bullish on Bike Lanesnew
City leaders are making it clear that a new bike lane is the first in a series of bike routes that could soon snake their way through the peninsula.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-18-2011 |
Transportation
Has Charleston, S.C. Outgrown Voting Discrimination?new
Lawyer wants county exempted from federal preclearance.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-09-2011 |
Elections
The Indigo Girls Work From Experiencenew
"We started as a bar band where everybody was invited on stage," Emily Saliers says. "It's a down-home approach to music. We do it for the love of their music."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-07-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Indigo Girls
Insiders Revisit S.C. Gubernatorial Racenew
For students learning the ins and outs of elections, the 2010 gubernatorial race between then-Rep. Nikki Haley and state Sen. Vincent Sheheen included a lot of teachable moments. For instance, they've learned what you should and shouldn't send to Will Folks in a text message.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-01-2011 |
Elections
