Governor’s “Closest” Advisor Splits With Wife
Tim Pearson – the irascible 30-year-old man-child who has been by S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley’s side since 2009 – is reportedly no longer by his wife’s side....
vincent sheheen
Steve Benjamin Plotting Gubernatorial Bid
by FITSNews
Columbia, S.C. mayor Steve Benjamin is planning to campaign for governor of the Palmetto State against “Republican” incumbent Nikki Haley in 2014, sources familiar with...
“Free Citizens Party?”
by FITSNews
This website has been adamant about the need for new political parties in South Carolina. But what do we think about the so-called “Free Citizens...
Nikki Haley Contemplating Costly K-4 Flip Flop
by FITSNews
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley is contemplating yet another radical reversal of her 2010 campaign platform. In fact the first-term “Republican” is reportedly on the verge...
Real SC Transportation Reform?
by FITSNews
OR ARE LAWMAKERS PLAYING MUSICAL CHAIRS? For the second time in six years, South Carolina lawmakers are offering up proposals to reform the way highway...
Peeler, Sheheen Introduce Transportation Reform Bill
Columbia, SC – January 10, 2013 – Senators Harvey Peeler (R-Cherokee) and Vincent Sheheen (D-Kershaw) today introduced a bipartisan transportation reform bill, aimed at restructuring...
The Wire: 1/9/2013
by FITSNews
TIPS, COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, SNIPPETS Welcome to “The Wire …” Today marks the second day of the 2013 session of the S.C. General Assembly – a.k.a....
Greater SC Budget Transparency Sought
by FITSNews
STATE SENATOR PUSHES FOR “OPEN JOINT HEARINGS” ON GOVERNMENT SPENDING PLAN South Carolina’s most vocal fiscal conservative lawmaker is trying to open up the state’s...
The “Quinndom” Shows Nikki Haley Some Love
by FITSNews
GOVERNOR GETS A CURIOUS COMPLIMENT FROM A KEY PALMETTO POWER BROKER A veteran South Carolina political consultant widely presumed to be at odds with S.C....
Curtis Loftis Will Seek Reelection As SC Treasurer
by FITSNews
STATEWIDE OFFICIAL WON’T CHALLENGE NIKKI HALEY Barring any unexpected shifts in the Palmetto political landscape S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis will seek reelection to his post...