Henry McMaster Signs Freedom of Information Bill
PROGRESS ON OPEN RECORDS … Earlier this month we filed a report on the proposed bolstering of South Carolina’s open records laws. We’re happy to...
Freedom of Information Act
SC Open Records Law Bolstered
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GOOD NEWS FOR WATCHDOGS, REPORTERS … South Carolina’s open records law got a little bit stronger this year thanks to the efforts of S.C. Reps....
Chester County Sheriff Drama
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FALLOUT FROM ALLEGED AFFAIR “UNFAIR” Alex Underwood is the sheriff of Chester County, S.C. He goes by the nickname “Big A.” Seriously. Check out his...
SC Enviros Refuse To Release Documents
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WHAT ARE THEY HIDING? Earlier this summer we sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the S.C. Wildlife Federation – a group run by...
SC Freedom Of Information Act Must Be Strengthened
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OPEN MEETINGS A VITAL TOOL AGAINST CORRUPTION There’s an excellent post up on The Nerve this week arguing for the strengthening of South Carolina’s Freedom of...
Clemson Lied About “Banana Bandit”
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DAMNING EMAIL UNCOVERED … Remember the story about Clemson University’s infamous “banana bandit?” To hear the forces of political correctness tell it, racist (white) students...
Clemson Refuses To Release “Banana Bandit” Records
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ADMINISTRATION FAILS TO RESPOND TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS Clemson University is refusing to respond to a series of freedom of information act (FOIA) requests...
Nikki Haley Sued For Evading FOIA Law
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WATCHDOG SEEKS DOCUMENTS … GOVERNOR IGNORES HIS REQUEST A prominent good government watchdog has sued S.C. governor Nikki Haley over her failure to comply with...
Total Wine: Big Liquor Gets Wrist Slap
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MORE PALMETTO-STYLE CRONY CAPITALISM Earlier this year we exposed the documented lawlessness of out-of-state liquor provider Total Wine and More (a.k.a. “Big Liquor”). We’ve also...
Exclusive: Neo-Confederate Firm Raking In Money From State Ports Authority
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MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PAY DAY FOR THE “QUINNDOM” Last month we published a story in which our sources alleged the S.C. State Ports Authority (SCSPA) was paying tens...