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Economy and Fears of Obama Intensify Love of Guns in S.C.new

In the beginning stages of his administration, Barack Obama has barely mentioned guns. But one might think otherwise based on firearms sales and the rate of concealed weapons permitting in recent months in South Carolina.
Columbia Free Times  |  Corey Hutchins  |  06-26-2009  |  Policy Issues

Closet Door Slams Shut on South Carolina Gay Politiciannew

Former Democratic Party candidate Linda Ketner kinda-sort-but-not-really outs three prominent South Carolina Republicans.
Charleston City Paper  |  Chris Haire  |  06-10-2009  |  LGBT

In the Wake of Obama's Victory, Rampant GOP Voter Suppression Efforts in South Carolinanew

Republican-led voter suppression efforts in South Carolina are so rampant this year that they are spilling out of the State House and into the courthouse.
Columbia Free Times  |  Corey Hutchins  |  04-30-2009  |  Politics

Nonprofits Working Hard as S.C. Legislator Weighs Tent-City Approachnew

South Carolina Rep. Wendell Gilliard has introduced legislation in the Statehouse that would study how the recession has increased the state's homeless population, and he's proposing state-funded tents for those who may be turned away when shelters reach capacity.
Charleston City Paper  |  Cara Kelly  |  04-15-2009  |  Housing & Development

A Tent, a Stocked Cooler, and a Smokin' Suite of Music Festivalsnew

For live music lovers in a rough economy, there's no better investment than a festival. Bring your own beer, sleep out under the stars, and relax or dance away the evenings to an array of talented acts.
Charleston City Paper  |  Stratton Lawrence  |  03-25-2009  |  Music

The Coattails and the Tall Shadows of S.C.'s Political Dynastiesnew

For more than two decades, it was hard not to find either Strom Thurmond or Carroll Campbell Jr. on a South Carolina election ballot. Voters may see those names returning — the 2010 ballot could very well have two Thurmonds and two Campbells on it.
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  03-25-2009  |  Politics

Katon Dawson's S.C. Ties are Blessing, Curse in Bid to Lead National GOPnew

As South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Katon Dawson runs for the national party chairmanship, political consultants turn on each other with fierce heat and venom.
Columbia Free Times  |  Corey Hutchins  |  01-21-2009  |  Politics

S.C. Officials are Giddy Over Obama's Promise of Infrastructure Aidnew

Obama's proposal for more than $750 billion in federal aid could mean a steady paycheck for the 8.4 percent of South Carolinians who are jobless. But for local and state officials, it's an opportunity to get money for dozens of projects that have been given the green light, but have been left unfunded.
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  01-08-2009  |  Policy Issues

Is Clay Middleton the Future of the S.C. Democratic Party?new

Clay Middleton and Barack Obama have a number of things in common. They have each lost elections — Obama in a race for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, Middleton in a bid for S.C. House of Representatives this past June. Both men are policy wonks, comfortable with the nuts and bolts of organizing and campaigning.
Charleston City Paper  |  Will Moredock  |  12-10-2008  |  Commentary

Don't Believe the Hype: Clean Coal Still Pollutesnew

To call today's coal "clean" requires a handful of mind-erasing psycho-somethings and a magic carpet ride to Fairyland. It's true -- the potential to burn coal far cleaner than in decades past is now here. But the best devices are expensive and only in use at a few power plants across the country.
Charleston City Paper  |  Stratton Lawrence  |  12-10-2008  |  Environment

South Carolina Congressman Blames Minorities for Banking Crisisnew

Although last Wednesday's debate between Rep. Henry Brown and his Democratic challenger Linda Ketner lacked the sparks of their previous encounter, the face-off was notable for how Brown blamed poor minorities for the financial crisis.
Charleston City Paper  |  D.A. Smith  |  10-30-2008  |  Economy

Gay Couples from South Carolina Hear Wedding Bells in the Golden Statenew

When California began issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples after the state's Supreme Court invalidated the prohibition against same-sex weddings, it opening up marriage licenses to folks from any state. South Carolina's gay and lesbian couples are taking advantage of the opportunity.
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  07-09-2008  |  LGBT

National Democrats Abandon South Carolinanew

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has announced that not a single South Carolinian candidate will receive "financial, communications, and strategic support" from the DCCC as part of the group's Red to Blue campaign. Not one.
Charleston City Paper  |  D.A. Smith  |  06-25-2008  |  Commentary

A Democrat is the Best Bet for South Carolina's Conservatives in Novembernew

I assumed Bob Conley, who will run against Sen. Lindsey Graham, was just another standard liberal Dem. I couldn't have been more wrong.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  06-18-2008  |  Commentary

South Carolina's Other Immigration Problem: Non-Native Plants and Animalsnew

Plant and animal species migrate naturally, and competition is the crux of evolutionary theory. But the globalization of shipping and travel have thrown things off balance, dropping hardy species like the emerging threat of cogongrass into situations where they're able to out-compete everything else for resources.
Charleston City Paper  |  Stratton Lawrence  |  06-11-2008  |  Environment

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