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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

South Carolina Coronavirus Update: Cases Show Only Modest Uptick Despite Testing Surge

FITSNewsMay 11, 2020May 15, 2020

by FITSNewsMay 11, 2020May 15, 2020

Death toll hits single-day high, though ......

McMaster Reopens SC Salons, Gyms And Pools Starting Next Week In COVID-19 Pandemic

Mandy MatneyMay 11, 2020May 15, 2020

by Mandy MatneyMay 11, 2020May 15, 2020

Facing increasing pressure from business leaders, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order Monday to reopen some non-essential businesses amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On...

Is Netflix’s ‘Outer Banks’ Bingeworthy?

FITSNewsMay 11, 2020May 15, 2020

by FITSNewsMay 11, 2020May 15, 2020

And should South Carolina taxpayers have to pay for a drama promoting North Carolina's tourism destinations?...

Santee Cooper: Ongoing Secrecy, Compulsory Diversity

FITSNewsMay 11, 2020May 14, 2020

by FITSNewsMay 11, 2020May 14, 2020

Embattled utility ignores legislative leaders, continues to conduct its business behind closed doors ......

Body Of Missing SC Shark Tooth Diver Found Off Beaufort County Coast

Mandy MatneyMay 11, 2020May 14, 2020

by Mandy MatneyMay 11, 2020May 14, 2020

It was the second time he was reported missing this year....

South Carolina Coronavirus Update: Cases Drop, Projected Death Toll Lowered

FITSNewsMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

by FITSNewsMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

A positive report ... but South Carolina remains next-to-last nationally in testing....

Guest Column: Coronavirus Lawsuits Could Hamper South Carolina’s Reopening

LettersMay 10, 2020May 15, 2020

by LettersMay 10, 2020May 15, 2020

Mitchell Gunter: "Companies can't be held responsible for a virus ..."...

South Carolina Ranks Next-To-Last Nationally In Coronavirus Testing

FITSNewsMay 9, 2020May 15, 2020

by FITSNewsMay 9, 2020May 15, 2020

The Palmetto State finds itself in a familiar position ......

South Carolina Budget Update: Little Change In Initial Coronavirus Projections

FITSNewsMay 9, 2020May 13, 2020

by FITSNewsMay 9, 2020May 13, 2020

Officials still have no clue how virus will impact revenue ... meanwhile politicians and press continue to fall short on transparency....

South Carolina Tourism Implosion: $2 Billion In Lost Revenue

FITSNewsMay 8, 2020May 16, 2020

by FITSNewsMay 8, 2020May 16, 2020

South Carolina’s tourism economy continued to tank during the week that ended on May 2, 2020 – but officials believe they may have reached the...