The Wire: 2/25/2013
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SC-1: “Flame On,” Teddy Turner
We already knew Teddy Turner had a “black people problem.” But does he have a “gay people problem,” too? While initial reports suggested he might
Go Dre Dawg, It’s Yo Birthday!
So here’s former S.C. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer and rapper 50 Cent (a.k.a. “Fiddy”) in the infield at the 2013 Daytona 500 – a pic
Lexington Coroner In Serious Wreck
Lexington County (S.C.) coroner Harry Harman has been hospitalized after a serious car accident, local television station WLTX TV 19 (CBS – Columbia, S.C.) is
“Unlawful” Censorship In SC
We were in the midst of chasing down another lead when we stumbled upon a particularly troubling section of South Carolina’s code of laws –
Meet Nikki Haley’s First Love
In a bid to freeze out any GOP primary opposition for her upcoming 2014 reelection bid, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley rolled out a “grassroots steering
Bakari Sellers Eats Nikki Haley’s Lunch
This website doesn’t object to S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley’s attempt to limit food stamp recipients’ access to fatty junk. We don’t think such a proposal
Bakari Sellers Challenges Nikki Haley On Healthy Eating Campaign
Columbia, SC – State Representative Bakari Sellers (D-Bamberg) proposed a friendly challenge to Governor Nikki Haley and DSS Director Lillian Koller on Friday via twitter.
Alan Wilson’s Campaign Finances Questioned
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson is under fire for failing to report as many as fifteen contributions to his inaugural ball in 2011. According to
Massa Katon Gone Fix SC State!
Only in South Carolina would a member of a whites only country club (and whites only debutante society) think it’s a good idea to campaign