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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 …

Rabid Bobcat Confirmed In Chester County

Erin ParrottJune 10, 2026June 12, 2026

June 10, 2026June 12, 20260

Carolina Kitchen Confidential: Don’s Deli & Bakery

Erin ParrottJune 8, 2026June 10, 2026

by Erin ParrottJune 8, 2026June 10, 2026

Carolina Kitchen Confidential: Country Café

Erin ParrottJune 1, 2026June 3, 2026

by Erin ParrottJune 1, 2026June 3, 2026

SC Senate 3: Richard Cash, Carol Burdette Advance To Runoff

FITSNewsApril 12, 2017April 12, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 12, 2017April 12, 2017

ANDERSON COUNTY RACE ROLLS ON … Former Pendleton, S.C. mayor Carol Burdette and Upstate businessman/ social conservative activist Richard Cash have advanced to a Republican...

2018 SC Governor’s Race: Henry McMaster Raises $960K

FITSNewsApril 11, 2017April 11, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 11, 2017April 11, 2017

INCUMBENT IN DOGFIGHT … S.C. governor Henry McMaster has raised just over $960,000 for his 2018 gubernatorial campaign – and has $905,000 on hand – according...

SC-5: Confederate Flag Waved

FITSNewsApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017

SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION GETS “FLAGGED …” The special election for South Carolina’s fifth congressional district – a.k.a. the “Fightin’ Fifth” – just got flagged. Sheri...

SC Gun Bill: Wild West? Or Safer South Carolina?

FITSNewsApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017

THE DEBATE RAGES … There’s an uproar over a South Carolina firearms bill sponsored by S.C. Rep. Mike Pitts. This legislation, H. 3930, is intended to...

Henry McMaster Must Veto Pension Bill

FITSNewsApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017

TAXPAYERS MUST BE TREATED FAIRLY … South Carolina governor Henry McMaster has issued two commendable veto threats in recent weeks. He’s vowed to veto a...

Follow-Up File: SC Inmate Deaths

FITSNewsApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017

SENATOR BLAMES STAFFING SHORTAGES … Last week we reported on the death of four inmates at Kirkland Correction Institution in Columbia, S.C. The bodies of the...

Something’s Going Down On Interstate 26

FITSNewsApril 9, 2017April 9, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 9, 2017April 9, 2017

… IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY We’ve written in recent months about a lack of law enforcement presence on South Carolina interstates – especially in Spartanburg County....

#ProbeGate: Follow-Up File

FITSNewsApril 8, 2017April 8, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 8, 2017April 8, 2017

MSM OUTLETS EXPOSE COZY “QUINNDOM” RELATIONSHIP … Two days ago, we noted both The (Columbia, S.C.) State newspaper and The (Charleston, S.C.) Post and Courier were advancing...

#ProbeGate: Alan Wilson Loan Scrutinized

FITSNewsApril 8, 2017April 8, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 8, 2017April 8, 2017

CHASING THE PAPER … A questionable loan received by S.C. attorney general Alan Wilson during his 2010 campaign is the latest paper trail being chased...

2018 SC Governor’s Race: Henry McMaster Amends Initial Disclosure

FITSNewsApril 7, 2017April 7, 2017

by FITSNewsApril 7, 2017April 7, 2017

TWO $3,500 CONTRIBUTIONS SCRUBBED … S.C. governor Henry McMaster amended his initial 2018 gubernatorial campaign finance filing this week – removing $7,000 worth of campaign contributions....

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Crossroads 2026: All Eyes on Ralph Norman

Mark PowellJune 13, 2026June 14, 2026

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Freedom Caucus leader, fiscal conservative stalwart could be rethinking his decision to...

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Rabid Bobcat Confirmed In Chester County

Carolina Kitchen Confidential: Don’s Deli & Bakery

Carolina Kitchen Confidential: Country Café

SC Senate 3: Richard Cash, Carol Burdette Advance To Runoff

2018 SC Governor’s Race: Henry McMaster Raises $960K

SC-5: Confederate Flag Waved

SC Gun Bill: Wild West? Or Safer South Carolina?

Henry McMaster Must Veto Pension Bill

Follow-Up File: SC Inmate Deaths

Something’s Going Down On Interstate 26

#ProbeGate: Follow-Up File

#ProbeGate: Alan Wilson Loan Scrutinized

2018 SC Governor’s Race: Henry McMaster Amends Initial Disclosure

Crossroads 2026: All Eyes on Ralph Norman

Runoff Poll: Alan Wilson Enjoys Sizable Lead Over Pamela Evette

Toxic Justice: Defendants Ask Supreme Court To Reconsider Asbestos Receivership Ruling

SLED Investigating ‘Internet Outage’ in Spartanburg County

GOP Attorney General’s Runoff: Battle Lines Drawn

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