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Breaking news and analysis from our home state of South Carolina. Click on the links below to follow Palmetto State government and politics from a decidedly pro-free market, pro-taxpayer perspective …

South Carolina’s Fishing Boom Continues

Erin ParrottMay 8, 2026May 9, 2026

May 8, 2026May 9, 20260

SCDNR Warns South Carolinians About Emerging Black Bears

Erin ParrottMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

by Erin ParrottMay 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Code Orange: Clemson’s Financial Crisis Deepens

Will FolksMay 6, 2026May 9, 2026

by Will FolksMay 6, 2026May 9, 2026

Guest Column: University Of South Carolina’s Mental Health System Not Delivering On Its Promises

LettersSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020

by LettersSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020

School's mental health center is overbooked, charging students for visits it cannot accommodate ......

S.C. Is Ranked 50th In The U.S. For 2020 Census Response. Here’s What That Means

Mandy MatneySeptember 29, 2020September 30, 2020

by Mandy MatneySeptember 29, 2020September 30, 2020

South Carolina has a serious Census problem on its hands — and the clock is ticking. With just a few days to go, more than...

‘White Boy’ And ‘Pops’ Among 10 Charged By Feds In South Carolina Meth Bust

Mandy MatneySeptember 28, 2020October 1, 2020

by Mandy MatneySeptember 28, 2020October 1, 2020

Federal, state, and local law enforcement officers arrested 10 South Carolinians on alleged federal drug conspiracy and firearms charges in a major meth bust out...

SC Woman Sues Richland County After Video Shows Deputy Throwing Her To The Ground

Mandy MatneySeptember 28, 2020October 1, 2020

by Mandy MatneySeptember 28, 2020October 1, 2020

The deputy has been arrested, charged, and fired for the use-of-force incident....

Thornblade Saga: Greenville County Sheriff’s Internal Affairs Investigation Was ‘An Absolute Sham’

FITSNewsSeptember 28, 2020September 30, 2020

by FITSNewsSeptember 28, 2020September 30, 2020

Scrutiny falls on the "investigators ..."...

Charleston County Democratic Candidate Was Suspended From His Job Earlier This Year

FITSNewsSeptember 28, 2020September 30, 2020

by FITSNewsSeptember 28, 2020September 30, 2020

Delinquent tax collector Dan Gregory cited for disobeying a directive from his superior ......

Santee Cooper’s Lamp Post Scam: Fleecing Blamed On Previous Leadership

FITSNewsSeptember 28, 2020September 29, 2020

by FITSNewsSeptember 28, 2020September 29, 2020

Utility pressed by local homeowners to end its latest "scheme ..."...

Guest Column: Saving Lives From Opioids

FITSNewsSeptember 26, 2020September 30, 2020

by FITSNewsSeptember 26, 2020September 30, 2020

Chris Wooten: Updating guidelines a common sense reform ......

South Carolina County Councilman Arrested On Multiple Child Sex Charges

FITSNewsSeptember 26, 2020October 1, 2020

by FITSNewsSeptember 26, 2020October 1, 2020

Bamberg county's Trent Kinard accused of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, first degree assault and battery, other charges ......

Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Of Late South Carolina High School Coach Steps Forward

Mandy MatneySeptember 25, 2020March 17, 2021

by Mandy MatneySeptember 25, 2020March 17, 2021

Emily Hickman is encouraging others to come forward and tell their stories ......