County Council Moving Ahead with Ashley River Bridge Bike Lane

The Charleston County Council approved plans to add a bicycle lane to the Ashley River Bridge heading into downtown on Tuesday

Three Nominated to Replace Bustos, New Rule Approved

The Charleston County Republican Party approved a rule barring party officers from running for non-partisan offices and nominated three men to fill the chairman's seat vacated Monday by Joe Bustos

GOP Steering Committee Recommends Sanford Committee Assignments

The Republican Steering Committee has recommended Rep. Mark Sanford for the Homeland Security and Transportation & Infrastructure committees

Charleston County Government Buildings Closed Friday Morning

County braces for Tropical Storm Andrea.

Charleston County Library Delay Friday Openings

The Charleston County Public Library branches will open late on Friday due to Tropical Storm Andrea

DHS Finds Tick Known to Carry West Nile at Charleston Port

Officials searching for beetles found a tick of a species known to carry the West Nile virus

Congressman Sanford: D.C. Scandals Belie Culture of Arrogance

Rep. Mark Sanford said a string of recent controversies surrounding parts of the executive branch paint a picture of broken system

TEA Partiers Protest IRS Scrutiny

Around 50 people braved the rain Tuesday to engage in a day of protests against IRS treatment of TEA Party groups revealed recently

Folly Beach County Park Could Re-open This Summer

Crews are about half finished with a beach renourishment and stabilization project at the Folly Beach County Park

SCDOT Holding Meeting on Hwy. 17, Main Road Intersection Imrpovements

The SC Department of Transportation is holding a drop-in Tuesday at C.E. Williams to provide information and solicit comments on proposed improvements for the intersection of Hwy. 17 and Main Road.

Despite Loss, Platt Sees Positive Future for Green Party in SC

Green Party candidate Eugene Platt saw several positive outcomes from his First Congressional District race despite finishing a distant third

Mark Sanford Wins SC1 Race Over Elizabeth Colbert Busch

The formerly disgraced Republican governor returns to Congress with a victory.

First District Voter Guide

Know before you go: Polling place changes, voter ID laws, sample ballots.

Replay: Mark Sanford, Elizabeth Colbert Busch Debate

See Monday's battle of the two candidates for South Carolina's first congressional district battle, from start to finish.

Audience: Sanford Overused Pelosi Reference, Colbert Busch Crowd Was Rude

High points for viewers rallied around the mention of Nancy Pelosi and the decorum of the Colbert-Busch supporters.

SC1 Debate Format, Topics Announced

Twelve crucial topics will be tackled at Monday's Patch-sponsored debate from The Citadel.

Green Party Calls For Candidate to be Included in SC1 Debate

Letter to editor states case.

Calling Out Hypocrisy in the SC General Assembly

Sen. Robert Ford calls out fellow black lawmakers on race-related issues

Live Chat: SC1 Debate Day

The social media stylings of media, candidates and political followers in the South Carolina First Congressional race.

Elizabeth Colbert Busch and Mark Sanford Come Out Swinging in Debate

Patch sponsored the only debate between the former South Carolina governor and Stephen Colbert's sister Monday night at the Citadel. Both sides drew blood.

Republicans Rally for Elizabeth Colbert Busch

A group of First Congressional District Republicans buck their party and campaigning for Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch

Senate Bill Could Bring Big Change at Local Breweries

A Senate Bill that would allow production breweries to sell more on site may see a State Senate vote by Tuesday

Senate Ethics Committee Accuses Sen. Robert Ford of Violations

Ford has represented the district for nearly 20 years.

SC House Passes "Boland Bill" on Unanimous Vote

A bill to prevent someone deemed mentally unfit from legally purchasing a firearm passed the S.C. House of Representatives on a unanimous vote Wednesday.

Mark Sanford: 'Another Side to Every Story'

Releases statement after charges came to light last evening.

College of Charleston, MUSC Talk Merger

A committee has been formed to study ways for CofC an MUSC to work more closely together, up to an including the possibility of a merger

Supreme Court Hearing Baby Veronica Case Today

Because a federal law is invloved the U.S. Supreme Court is taking a rare step Tuesday in weighing in on an adoption custody battle

ECB Attacks Sanford on Equal Pay for Women

First Congressional District Democratic candidate Elizabeth Colbert Busch spoke to College of Charleston students about the need to close the gender pay gap on Saturday

Sanford Campaign: Racial Overtones in Colbert Busch Ad 'Unfortunate'

Radio spot uses Shaft theme to link Sanford to Republicans who've pushed for voter ID and overhaul voting rights.

Dowtown Skatepark Plan Grinding to a Halt?

Charleston County officials say state requirements for a proposed skatepark under the Ravenel Bridge would burst the project's budget

Lane Shifts Begin on Bees Ferry Road Monday

Road crews will be closing lanes and shifting traffic on Bees Ferry Road every night this week

Former SC1 Congressman Brown Endorses Bostic

Congressman Henry Brown represented the first congressional district for 10 years.

Charleston County Unemployment Drops Below 7% in February

Total employment across the state reaches the highest in more than four years.

SC1 Debate: Curtis Bostic, Mark Sanford Spar on Spending

Final debate features more aggressive tone.

DHEC Reopens Shellfish Beds After Water Quality Improves

Oyster and other shellfish beds in Charleston County are once again open for harvesting, SCDHEC announced Thursday

SC1 Poll: Colbert Busch, Sanford Neck and Neck

First poll shows a race that could go either way.

Elizabeth Colbert Busch: 'Ready to Speak Up' Following Dem Win

Facing perennial candidate Ben Frasier, a Colbert Busch win was never really in doubt

Container Traffic Up, Port Deepening Project On Track

Container traffic through the Port of Charleston 11 percent in February, and a feasibility study on increasing the depth of Charleston Harbor for post-Panamax ships is nearing the half-way point

SC Unemployment Rate Ticked Up in January

The Palmetto State's unemployment rate ticked up .1 percent in January, mirroring the national average

Charleston Metro Area Among Fastest Growing in US

Newly released U.S. Census figures show the population of the Charleston Metropolitan area grew 4.9 percent between April 2010 and July 2012