Biden Visit Causes West Ashley Traffic Snarl

Heavy traffic on Savannah Highway Friday attributed to Vice-president Joe Biden coming to Kiawah

CofC Professor Takes On Palin in New Book

College of Charleston communications professor Chris Lamb looks at why a lot of Conservatives are running away from Sarah Palin in his new book "The Sound and Fury of Sarah Palin"

Haley Not Under IRS Investigation

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley gets vindication over indictment allegations

County Council Appoints New Board Members

Charleston County Council filled several board and commission vacancies on Tuesday and sent recommendations to Gov. Nikki Haley and County Treasurer Andrew Smith for appointments to other positions

Stavrinakis Won't Seek Senate Seat

Rep. Leon Stavrinakis announced Thursday he plans to seek re-election to the S.C. House District 119 seat

Report: Haley Could Be Indicted Any Day

First-term S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley denies involvement with audit of Sikh temple's financial records

Last Chance: To File as a Candidate

If you're thinking about running for office in November you had better make up your mind by Friday.

Paul Thurmond Will Run for McConnell's Seat

Republican Paul Thurmond announced on Facebook he will seek Glen McConnell's former Senate seat

Dems Pack ILA Hall for Victory Convention

Charleston County Democrats kicked off local election season Saturday

Police: Person of Interest Identified in McCaffrey Case

At a press conference about the disappearance of Marjorie Gayle McCaffrey Thrusday afternoon the Charleston County Sheriff's Office announced it had identified a person of interest.

Nightime Lane Closures Coming for Bees Ferry

Starting Sunday some lanes on Bees Ferry Road will close during evening hours for construction work

Carter Files to Challenge Harrell

Democratic activist says it's time for Charleston Rep. Bobby Harrell to go

Paul Tinkler Will Seek Senate 41 Seat

Former Charleston City Councilman Paul Tinkler filed to run for the S.C. Senate District 41 seat formerly held by now Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell

Stavrinakis Mulling Senate Run

Charleston State House Rep. Leon Stavrinakis is hinting at a run for Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell's former Senate seat

Whisenant Challenging Cannon for Sheriff

The former sheriff's deputy, Coast Guard warrant officer and instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center has plans to restructure the Sheriff's Office

Condon Seeking Third Term on County Council

Charleston County Councilwoman Colleen Condon was first in line to file for re-election Friday

Democrats Rush to File

On the first day of candidate filing several Democrats put their names on the ballot

McConnell Won't Run for Senate Seat This Year

Former Pres. Pro Tem of the S.C. Senate and now Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell released a statement Thursday that he will not seek re-election to the Senate seat he vacated.

Environmental Groups Petition Court over DHEC

Several environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against SCDHEC over the Savannah River dredging permit granted to Georgia

Bill Gives Tax Credits and Scholarships

A School Choice Bill filed this legislative session would allow parents to deduct private school tuition or home schooling costs from state income tax

Pick Up a Book, Pass It Around

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday March 2 by joining book lovers and your local school and public library for Read Across America day.

Charleston Cop Named to Ford Advisory Board

Scott Newsome, Director of Police and City Fleet Operations, will serve on Ford Motor Company's Police Advisory Board

Citadel's Saylor Named a Prof. of the Year

Psychology professor Dr. Conway F. Saylor of The Citadel was named as one of two recipients of the 2012 Governor's Professor of the Year Awards handed out Thursday

Bees Ferry Road Speed Limit Lowered to 35

While work to improve and widen Bees Ferry Road is ongoing the speed limit along the entire length of the busy thoroughfare will be reduced to 35 mph

County Attacks Mosquitoes Early

Inspectors take to the streets to offer tips on prevention.

After S.C., Haley MIA from Romney Campaign

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has been absent from the campaign trail since the South Carolina Primary despite being one of the most coveted endorsements ahead of the vote.

Skatepark to Re-open Next Week

Repairs and improvements have closed the Ackerman Skatepark for the past two weeks, but work should be finished and the park re-opened by Tuesday

County Completes Bike Lanes on 61

Charleston County's Roadwise Program announced Friday it has completed work on installing bicycle lanes along St. Andrews Boulevard

DHEC OKs Charleston Marina Expansion

SCDHEC has granted permission for the Charleston Marina to extend boat slips further into the Ashley River

Big Changes Coming to Bees Ferry Road

Crews are now working around the clock to widen Bees Ferry Road, add stoplights and bicycle and pedestrian access

McGinley: Teacher Pay Top Priority

Administration officials want to fund teacher raises that have been on hold for up to 3 years.

S.C. House Votes 111-0 to Revoke DHEC Permit

The South Carolina House of Representatives voted 111-0 on Wednesday to revoke a dredging permit the SCDHEC Board approved last year giving the State of Georgia permission to deepen the Savannah River leading to the Port of Savannah.

Voting Slow But Steady

Voters are heading to the polls for the Republican Presidential Primary and poll managers expect a moderate turnout

Democrats Rally While Republicans Vote

S.C. Rep. J. Seth Whipper and OFA State Director Lee Goodall in town to rally Democrats for Obama's re-election campaign

Paul Making Final Push in S.C. Before the Vote

Texas Rep. Ron Paul is making a flurry of stops across the Palmetto state today ahead of Saturday's GOP primary

Final Four GOP Candidates Square Off in CNN Debate

With Texas Gov. Rick Perry dropping out of the GOP Primary race ahead of Thursday night's debate, the last four candidates in the field took to the stage at North Charleston Coliseum for the final debate ahead of South Carolina's primary on Saturday

Where to Vote

Make sure you know where to go to cast your ballot in Saturday's Republican Presidential Primary.

Ron Paul Speaks to Large Crowd at CofC

As the final speaker in the College of Charleston Bully Pulpit Speaker series Ron Paul drew a large crowd Thursday ahead of the final GOP Primary debate and just days before the primary

Candidate Profile: Ron Paul — A Constitutionalist Whose Time Has Come?

Will the third time be the charm? Texas Rep. Ron Paul has run for President twice before, this time he's polling higher than ever, but many in the Republican establishment and the media refuse to take him seriously.

UPDATE: Iowa GOP Certifies Santorum Finished Ahead of Romney — But No 'Winner'

The state GOP has certified that results changed in 131 Iowa precincts from Caucus night and missing ballots in eight precincts weren't counted, meaning the true winner of the Iowa Caucus will never be known.