“Concentration Camp” For Columbia, SC Homeless?
A Richland County council member is accused of describing a planned relocation facility for Columbia, S.C. homeless citizens as a “concentration camp.” Several sources tell...
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More SC Job Losses
Citigroup is shedding 150 positions from its office in Fort Mill, S.C. – nearly 20 percent of the regional branch’s total workforce. The layoffs – first...
What’s The Unemployment Rate?
Earlier this month the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its monthly employment situation report – which contains the widely watched “U-3” number, or...
Letter: FITS Overhyping Gamecock Football
Dear Editor: I too graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1980. I have watched a lot of Gamecock football. Bottom line: I believe...
SC Supreme Court Sidesteps “Stand Your Ground”
The S.C. Supreme Court ruled this week on the state’s Stand Your Ground (SYG) law – although it wound up sidestepping a major issue in...
Ron Motley Dead
Ron Motley – one of South Carolina’s wealthiest and most powerful trial lawyers – is dead. The founding partner of the Motley Rice law firm...
Bradley … Err, Chelsea Manning
The Bradley Manning saga took a bizarre and unexpected turn this week when the former Army solider – who was recently sentenced to 35 years...
“Ride For Your Team”
We did a post a few days ago on the latest University of South Carolina football video produced by Justin King. Missed it? Click here...
SC Mayors Endorse Sheheen
Camden, SC – Today 12 mayors, representing urban and rural areas around the South Carolina, endorsed Vincent Sheheen for Governor citing his focus on growing...
Jim Clyburn: Bloggers Are Nazis?
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn appeared on Sirius XM radio this week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Dream Speech.” Of course...