Getting Rid of Sadie

For One Lawmaker, Line Blurs between Consultants, Lobbyists

Consider this ethical sticky wicket: A state politician hires registered lobbyists as election campaign “consultants.” Some of the lobbyists' clients donate money to the politician's campaign during the period when the lobbyists acted as the politic

Review: 'Monsters University' is Pixar's 'Revenge of the Nerds'

Review: 'The East' Offers Political Intrigue and Tension

An undercover agent finds her priorities changing dramatically after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group

Lobbyists Among Lawmaker's Family Members, Clients

Weird: State Lawmaker Receives Full-Time Federal Salary

Homes For Heroes

State Lawmaker Draws Full-Time Federal Salary

We Are Here In South Carolina!

Want to blog on Patch? Here’s how.

The Cranky Hobo

Shut Up, Granddad

Who Went to Alternacirque?

Dr. Strangelove--A Genuine Classic Now Playing At The Nick

A 'National Treasure" -- Dr. Strangelove plays the next three days on the big screen at the Nickelodeon in Columbia.

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Sen. Shane Massey Updates Constituents on Final Week of General Assembly

Edgefield Republican recaps final week of the regular session.

Review: 'V/H/S/2' Channels the Nostalgia and Horror of VHS

V/H/S/2 is an accessible horror anthology for fans who are tired of generic exorcism movies and endless Paranormal Activity sequels.

Review: 'The Purge' is Home Invasion Horror for Dummies

Written and directed by James DeMonaco, The Purge is a low-budget, high-concept home invasion thriller starring Ethan Hawke (Sinister, Before Midnight) and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones).

Sen. Shane Massey Updates Constituents on Legislative Happenings

The Edgefield Senator reviews the budget.

The Worst Thing a Mother Can Do

To avoid sounding too Marley and Me, you should note that, as I write, my dog is happily curled up around my feet, hogging the space heater as usual.

Want State Money for Your Non-Profit? Put a Legislator on Your Board

Why should some non-profit groups get taxpayer dollars, but not others? Answer: Because some non-profit groups have the savvy to put legislators on their boards.

A Health Care Access Comparison Worth Speaking Up About

Voters in South Carolina, whether Obamacare supporters or not have a right to know about healthcare access and equality under the law.

Teacher Rewards Makes it Easy with More Ways to Save on Supplies at Columbia Staples

New Teachers Rewards Program for Columbia Educators Launches May 15

Sanford Wins in South Carolina -- and So Did We

Mark Sanford's win in the SC-1 Special Congressional Election, with all the history and drama, was a win for everyone: South Carolina, Republicans, and voters in general.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry Named a 2012 Torchbearer Award Winner by InterContinental Hotels Group

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry has been selected as a 2012 Torchbearer Award winner. This honors the highest level of excellence in all aspects of being a great hotel within the IHG system.

All in the Family: Lowcountry Lawmaker's Actions Benefit Relative in a Big Way

State law forbids elected officials from using their public offices for personal gain. If one lawmaker's actions don't fall afoul of that law, they sure come close.

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?

If you are like most home owners considering purchasing a solar panel system for your home, your main question is likely related to how much solar energy costs.

House Leaders Plan Changes to Ethics-Reform Bill in Secret

Lawmakers waited til the last minute to push through ethics reform, then tried to do so by de-criminalizing ethics violations. Now they're offering a 38-page amendment. But what's in it?

Revealed: Ethics "Reform" Bill Would De-Criminalize Ethics Code

A major ethics reform bill, kept secret until late last week, would de-criminalize the very ethics violations for which the House Speaker is under investigation.

In SC1, Divorce Is Not a Disqualifier--Nor Are the Contents of Its Sealed Family Court Records

Someone with no concern for the Sanfords obtained (possibly illegally) the sealed family court record and released it to the public (again possibly illegally) to harm the Sanfords.

SC Lawmakers Don't Reveal Who Pays Them, Review Finds

SC is the only state in the nation that doesn't require its elected officials to disclose any income. The politicians, for their part, take full advantage of the law's laxity.

Sen. Shane Massey Updates Constituents on Legislative Happenings

Senator from District 25 updates constituents.

Healthcare For All - South Carolina: What's the Deal?

Health care reform is still high on the minds of many people in South Carolina. Wonder why? Healthcare For All - South Carolina can tell you...

Carolina Cup 2013: A Day at the Races

A first time visitor to the Carolina Cup shares his thoughts.

Looking to Change Careers? You Should Become a Teacher.

With the job opportunities available in South Carolina classrooms, switching your profession to become a teacher provides a rewarding, new career for yourself - and a great service to your community.

Sen. Shane Massey Updates Constituents on Legislative Happenings

Latest info from Columbia while Senate is on furlough.

Why I Back Ray Nash For Congress

I have been impressed with Ray Nash’s principled conservative positions, rock-solid integrity, and fundamental belief in a Constitutionally-limited approach to government.

South Carolina’s First District Candidates Join Coalition to Reduce Spending

South Carolina’s First District Candidates Join Coalition to Reduce Spending

CPAC to GOProud: If You're Out, You're Not Allowed In

GOProud is an organization of "gay and straight Americans seeking to promote freedom," that were banned for the second year in a row from CPAC—the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.

Sen. Shane Massey Updates Constituents on Legislative Happenings

Sen. Shane Massey provides the latest from the South Carolina Senate and District 25.