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Chip Limehouse’s Power Play

Last week Sue Stevens – the director of the Charleston International Airport – announced her resignation effective this September. The reason? According to her, verbal abuse and disrespectful conduct from two members of the airport’s board of directors. One of those members? S.C. Rep. Chip Limehouse (RINO-Charleston) – who literally…

Last week Sue Stevens – the director of the Charleston International Airport – announced her resignation effective this September. The reason? According to her, verbal abuse and disrespectful conduct from two members of the airport’s board of directors.

One of those members? S.C. Rep. Chip Limehouse (RINO-Charleston) – who literally can’t take an oafishly clumsy step in the Holy City without landing in some sort of scandal. According to our sources, Limehouse – who waged a terribly disappointing campaign for the state’s first congressional district earlier this year – tried to have Stevens fired last year but was unsuccessful.

The rotund “Republican in Name Only” has been stacking the airport board with several of his cronies – including disgraced judge Larry Richter, former U.S. Rep. Tommy Hartnett and establishment “Republican” gadfly Mallory Factor.

Why? Because belive it or not Limehouse – who is richer than God – wants the $211,000 a year taxpayer-funded job for himself.

Hmmmm … guess somebody was watching the returns from this spring’s GOP first district primary election pretty closely. Limehouse, readers will remember, actually lost his own House district in his disastrous congressional campaign.

Not only that he’s facing a credible GOP challenger next summer if he wants to keep his seat in the S.C. House.

Limehouse’s bid for the airport gig is opposed by board chairman Andy Savage – a local attorney who wants to appoint S.C. Sen. Paul Campbell (RINO – Berkeley) to the post instead. However given the extent to which Limehouse has stacked the deck, he may have the votes to pull off this coup.

Stevens isn’t going down without a fight though. She’s reportedly called the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Limehouse – alleging to have seen checks made out to him by airport contractors.

Stevens is seeking a $500,000 settlement, we’re told.

Frankly, we don’t really care who runs the Charleston airport. We don’t live in Charleston and have no occasion to fly in or out of the city. Having said that, given Limehouse’s reputation for using his official positions to engage in all manner of self-serving behavior – Charleston residents should be exceedingly leery of this power play.

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63 comments

? July 29, 2013 at 4:42 pm

So will “Macho Man” Andy Savage be dispensing Chip “The Animal” Limehouse with a flying elbow from the top rope?

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ThreePalms July 29, 2013 at 4:42 pm

I thought CHS worked closely with Boeing SC. Isn’t that why Limehouse wants the job?

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CNSYD July 29, 2013 at 4:42 pm

Don’t bet against Andy Savage. Local prosecutors have and find themselves on the losing end.

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? July 29, 2013 at 4:42 pm

So will “Macho Man” Andy Savage be dispensing Chip “The Animal” Limehouse with a flying elbow from the top rope?

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ThreePalms July 29, 2013 at 4:42 pm

I thought CHS worked closely with Boeing SC. Isn’t that why Limehouse wants the job?

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CNSYD July 29, 2013 at 4:42 pm

Don’t bet against Andy Savage. Local prosecutors have and find themselves on the losing end.

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You know me July 29, 2013 at 4:47 pm

Chip must be eating too much of that nasty-ass rose bank chicken.

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You know me July 29, 2013 at 4:47 pm

Chip must be eating too much of that nasty-ass rose bank chicken.

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BeaufortTiger July 29, 2013 at 4:58 pm

FITS: “Frankly, we don’t really care who runs the Charleston airport.”

O really. Why do you consistently harp on the fact that the SC Ports Authority should be privatized, only to turn a blind eye towards another type of port? Let all ports, whether they be seaports or airports be run by private companies. Those socialist bastards in the Netherlands and Germany even have privately run airports (Amsterdam, Frankfurt, etc) and have even experimented airport operations in the US (Terminal 4 at JFK in NYC, another socialist paradise, is run by the company that runs Amsterdam’s airport).

Ah that’s right… you don’t care about CHS since it doesn’t affect you. Tell that to the 2.5 million passengers who fly through S.C.’s busiest airport to fly in/out on a regular basis.

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BeaufortTiger July 29, 2013 at 4:58 pm

FITS: “Frankly, we don’t really care who runs the Charleston airport.”

O really. Why do you consistently harp on the fact that the SC Ports Authority should be privatized, only to turn a blind eye towards another type of port? Let all ports, whether they be seaports or airports be run by private companies. Those socialist bastards in the Netherlands and Germany even have privately run airports (Amsterdam, Frankfurt, etc) and have even experimented airport operations in the US (Terminal 4 at JFK in NYC, another socialist paradise, is run by the company that runs Amsterdam’s airport).

Ah that’s right… you don’t care about CHS since it doesn’t affect you. Tell that to the 2.5 million passengers who fly through S.C.’s busiest airport to fly in/out on a regular basis.

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nitrat July 29, 2013 at 5:51 pm

Mallory Factor is a GOP bundler. And, friend of Curtis Loftis…remember all that?
He has not been in this state long enough to be appointed to anything, much less, with his piddley bachelor’s degree, the John West “professor” at The Citadel.

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Mike Traynor July 30, 2013 at 5:25 pm

Somebody is paying attention.

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Tom July 30, 2013 at 9:11 pm

Anyone named “Mallory Factor” should get himself a new name. It sounds pompous as shit.

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nitrat July 29, 2013 at 5:51 pm

Mallory Factor…AGAIN.
… John West “professor” at The Citadel, the state military school, with his piddle bachelor’s degree.
…Friend of Curtis Loftis, trying to get a piece of the SCRS action by telling Wall Streeters he was acting for the Treasurer.
…GOP bundler who left NYC for Charleston?
…Charleston Aviation Commission member?

But, this little website is more interested in what the CSOL, a private business, is up to than why and how Factor has gotten so connected, so under the radar, so fast and what he’s doing for all these politicians to get there.

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Mike Traynor July 30, 2013 at 5:25 pm

Somebody is paying attention.

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Tom July 30, 2013 at 9:11 pm

Anyone named “Mallory Factor” should get himself a new name. It sounds pompous as shit.

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chickenoregg July 29, 2013 at 6:35 pm

Mallory Factor. The name alone suggests sleaze. I look at the politicians with whom he is associated (Loftis and Limehouse) and it suggests sleaze. What does this guy do and how is he able to pull the wool over our politician’s eyes. We are so damn naive that we let these slick talkers from New York take advantage of us and we don’t even know it’s happening. We even feel proud of it. Loftis with Bank of New York, Limehouse with Factor. So sorry.

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rrr July 29, 2013 at 8:32 pm

coward

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Polyphemos July 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm

well.. if you think he’s a smooth operator, you’d have to leave in the O.R… But if not, then he’d be Mally Factor. Since I don’t know him, I’d really appreciate Mr. CNSYD’s OpEd on this. What say, Shipyard?

Also.. Chip Limehouse is fat?

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CNSYD July 30, 2013 at 8:36 am

Poly, I have been gone from the Holy City too long to be familiar with Mr. Factor. I don’t know Chip but how about this. When I was at St. Andrews High, his mother (fresh out of college) taught English. Obviously this was pre Chip.

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Polyphemos July 30, 2013 at 9:50 pm

OK. Thanks. The only Limehouse I know is “Side Eye.” I have always been his friend and I won’t desert him, now. Besides, you can’t be responsible for your relatives.

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CNSYD July 31, 2013 at 8:36 am

Sidi would fit right in on Duck Dynasty.

Dr. Phil July 30, 2013 at 9:14 pm

You ought to see him work out at the MUSC gym. Fattest guy in the room. Every time. Disgusting. Unpleasant to even look at him.

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Polyphemos July 30, 2013 at 10:00 pm

Well, it’s a good thing you don’t have to see me work out.

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chickenoregg July 29, 2013 at 6:35 pm

Mallory Factor. The name alone suggests sleaze. I look at the politicians with whom he is associated (Loftis and Limehouse) and it suggests sleaze. What does this guy do and how is he able to pull the wool over our politician’s eyes. We are so damn naive that we let these slick talkers from New York take advantage of us and we don’t even know it’s happening. We even feel proud of it. Loftis with Bank of New York, Limehouse with Factor. So sorry.

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rrr July 29, 2013 at 8:32 pm

coward

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Slartibartfast July 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm

well.. if you think he’s a smooth operator, you’d have to leave in the O.R… But if not, then he’d be Mally Factor. Since I don’t know him, I’d really appreciate Mr. CNSYD’s OpEd on this. What say, Shipyard?

Also.. Chip Limehouse is fat?

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CNSYD July 30, 2013 at 8:36 am

Poly, I have been gone from the Holy City too long to be familiar with Mr. Factor. I don’t know Chip but how about this. When I was at St. Andrews High, his mother (fresh out of college) taught English. Obviously this was pre Chip.

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Slartibartfast July 30, 2013 at 9:50 pm

OK. Thanks. The only Limehouse I know is “Side Eye.” I have always been his friend and I won’t desert him, now. Besides, you can’t be responsible for your relatives. That goes for Arthur R., too.

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CNSYD July 31, 2013 at 8:36 am

Sidi would fit right in on Duck Dynasty.

Dr. Phil July 30, 2013 at 9:14 pm

You ought to see him work out at the MUSC gym. Fattest guy in the room. Every time. Disgusting. Unpleasant to even look at him.

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Slartibartfast July 30, 2013 at 10:00 pm

Well, it’s a good thing you don’t have to see me work out.

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Disqus suqs July 29, 2013 at 8:29 pm

When are you going to get a decent mobile site?

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CNSYD July 29, 2013 at 8:46 pm

When Nancy Mace left, decent technology went with her.

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Disqus suqs July 29, 2013 at 8:29 pm

When are you going to get a decent mobile site?

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CNSYD July 29, 2013 at 8:46 pm

When Nancy Mace left, decent technology went with her.

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Fat Ass Chip July 29, 2013 at 9:01 pm

Limehouse needs his fat assed kicked. It will change his attitude while making him realize that he is not untouchable.
The fat out of shape dough boy is a fool. He needs to be sent to prison where he belongs.

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horton September 25, 2013 at 10:10 pm

You have that right!! He needs a good kicking and thrown in the can!

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Fat Ass Chip July 29, 2013 at 9:01 pm

Limehouse needs his fat assed kicked. It will change his attitude while making him realize that he is not untouchable.
The fat out of shape dough boy is a fool. He needs to be sent to prison where he belongs.

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George St. neighbor July 30, 2013 at 12:37 am

In Charleston, there’s a ground swell of support for Von Lehe Runger — the college kid who opposed Bluto last year, and Bluto knows that. Charleston League of Women Voters members like Runger. Bluto’s days are numbered. Bluto’s daddy Buck, is nervous since Limehouse Properties is losing money. Bluto, you see, doesn’t bring in any business. Others in the office do the heavy lifting. Bluto specializes in lengthy meals. So naturally you see losers like Bluto and potato-head Campbell gunning for the easy money “managing” the Charleston Airport. What a couple of losers — Mutt & Jeff. If they weren’t legislators, they couldn’t get jobs at McDonalds.

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Finius Nullis July 30, 2013 at 1:08 pm

Gee — isn’t that being kind of harsh?

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CNSYD July 30, 2013 at 1:39 pm

Glad to see that you are wiser than Aloca since Paul was a regional president. He sure had his technical society, TMS, fooled also.

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George St. neighbor July 30, 2013 at 12:37 am

In Charleston, there’s a ground swell of support for Von Lehe Runger — the college kid who opposed Bluto last year, and Bluto knows that. Charleston League of Women Voters members like Runger. Bluto’s days are numbered. Bluto’s daddy Buck, is nervous since Limehouse Properties is losing money. Bluto, you see, doesn’t bring in any business. Others in the office do the heavy lifting. Bluto specializes in lengthy meals. So naturally you see losers like Bluto and potato-head Campbell gunning for the easy money “managing” the Charleston Airport. What a couple of losers — Mutt & Jeff. If they weren’t legislators, they couldn’t get jobs at McDonalds.

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Finius Nullis July 30, 2013 at 1:08 pm

Gee — isn’t that being kind of harsh?

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CNSYD July 30, 2013 at 1:39 pm

Glad to see that you are wiser than Aloca since Paul was a regional president. He sure had his technical society, TMS, fooled also.

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da man July 30, 2013 at 7:06 am

He’s got bigger problems. http://www.russellguerard.com

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da man July 30, 2013 at 7:06 am

He’s got bigger problems. http://www.russellguerard.com

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SOB July 30, 2013 at 7:32 am

Credible challenger?- Russell is an elitist snob with no Republican credentials. Can’t win if the only two boxes you carry are the Back Bar and St. Philips Church.

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SOB July 30, 2013 at 7:32 am

Credible challenger?- Russell is an elitist snob with no Republican credentials. Can’t win if the only two boxes you carry are the Back Bar and St. Philips Church.

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It's like powedered sugar July 30, 2013 at 9:11 am

Larry probably needed to be on the Board so he could fly his coke in.

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Marie Harrison July 30, 2013 at 11:26 am

Larry who?

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Greg July 30, 2013 at 9:25 pm

Larry “cocaine-in-the-trunk” Richter. Fat boy. Triple chin. Shake down man. You know, ran for secretary of state and got four percent of the vote. THAT loser.

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It's like powedered sugar July 30, 2013 at 9:11 am

Larry probably needed to be on the Board so he could fly his coke in.

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Marie Harrison July 30, 2013 at 11:26 am

Larry who?

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Greg July 30, 2013 at 9:25 pm

Larry “cocaine-in-the-trunk” Richter. Fat boy. Triple chin. Shake down man. You know, ran for secretary of state and got four percent of the vote. THAT loser.

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Guest July 30, 2013 at 10:00 am

Those were just love offerings.

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Guest July 30, 2013 at 10:00 am

Those were just love offerings.

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Halfvast Conspirator July 30, 2013 at 10:39 am

Last week Spencer Pryor, brother to Teddie Pryor who is Chairman of Charleston County Council, (both are employees of Mayor Summey of North Charleston, father of Elliott Summey, vice chairman of Charleston County Council — Spencer is spokesman for the police dept and Teddie is Tourism Director [for North Charleston!] or some such), was reappointed to the airport board, bringing his vast knowledge of airport and aviation operations. Also appointed was Walter Hundley, former state rep, who also brings vast knowledge of airport and aviation operations.

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Rip Thorn July 30, 2013 at 9:22 pm

It is a large gang rape of the former Executive Director, Sue Stevens by, what, about twenty men, all politicians.

Stevens worked her way up at that airport over twenty six years and knows it inside and out.

If Stevens’ lawyer, Nancy Bloodgood, doesn’t sue those bastards, and accepts a chump $500,000, then both those women deserve to be fed to the sharks.

I’m waiting for THEIR next move…

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Halfvast Conspirator July 30, 2013 at 10:39 am

Last week Spencer Pryor, brother to Teddie Pryor who is Chairman of Charleston County Council, (both are employees of Mayor Summey of North Charleston, father of Elliott Summey, vice chairman of Charleston County Council — Spencer is spokesman for the police dept and Teddie is Tourism Director [for North Charleston!] or some such), was reappointed to the airport board, bringing his vast knowledge of airport and aviation operations. Also appointed was Walter Hundley, former state rep, who also brings vast knowledge of airport and aviation operations.

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Rip Thorn July 30, 2013 at 9:22 pm

It is a large gang rape of the former Executive Director, Sue Stevens by, what, about twenty men, all politicians.

Stevens worked her way up at that airport over twenty six years and knows it inside and out.

If Stevens’ lawyer, Nancy Bloodgood, doesn’t sue those bastards, and accepts a chump $500,000, then both those women deserve to be fed to the sharks.

I’m waiting for THEIR next move…

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CNSYD July 30, 2013 at 4:05 pm

FITSNEWS is behind the news curve. Look at P&C on line.

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CNSYD July 30, 2013 at 4:05 pm

FITSNEWS is behind the news curve. Look at P&C on line.

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