Opinion: In Defense of Catherine Templeton

Gov. Haley's DHEC nominee has undergone plenty of scrutiny

Rep. Trey Gowdy Questions Eric Holder on Fast and Furious Scandal

As part of an ongoing investigation

Gowdy Disappointed by Obama's State of the Union Address

The Fourth Congressional District representative said the president's speech was more a "state of his re-election bid"

Was Gov. Haley the Primary's 2nd Biggest Loser?

The results of Saturday's voting calls into question the first-term governor's influence.

EXCLUSIVE: Newly Elected Council Member Must Return 1k in Campaign Donations

Larry Goodson received more than state laws permit

Romney Underwhelms, Paul Surprises

Audience applauds all four candidates for doing well.

Gary Johnson Basking in Outsider Status

Excluded from GOP process, he's found new life in a third party.

Toll-Free Number Available to Report Primary Day Abuses

U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles announces numbers for voters to report any abuse or violations on Primary Day.

Where to Vote on Saturday

Deadline for absentee voting is tomorrow

Gingrich Campaign to Help in Sign Clean Up Effort

South Carolina volunteers putting out new "Newt 2012" signs have been asked to pick up any Perry signs they see.

Live Blog: GOP Debate at Charleston

Join us at 7 p.m. tonight for the final debate before Saturday's GOP primary.

Romney's Troubles Now Extend to More Than Just Explaining Bain

He may survive questions in the primary, but could they come back to haunt him in a race against Obama?

Letter to the Editor - Laurens County Tea Party President Responds

Dianne Belsom bats down the insinuation that her group's endorsement discussion was less than civil.

Scenes from GOP Convention and Debate

Thousands flock to Myrtle Beach for weekend of GOP events.

Huntsman Calls It Quits, Throws Support to Romney

The former Utah governor is stepping out the race and throwing his support behind former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney

Huntsman Drops Out, Could Endorse Romney

Jon Huntsman has decided to leave the race

GOP Women Look Back, Look Ahead

Ladies have Tea and talk politics

Candidate Profile: The Man in the Sweater Vest — Rick Santorum

Patch will be profiling each of the candidates this week in preparation of Saturday's First in the South Primary.

Gingrich, Santorum Share Spotlight at GOP Event in Duncan

While all six GOP candidates were invited to participate in a Candidate Forum sponsored by the Greenville and Spartanburg GOPs, only Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich took them up on the opportunity.

ALERT: New Traffic Pattern on I-385 Starts Tomorrow

Lane change to last about four months

Rep. Garry Smith Reflects On December Visit to Israel

Was invited as part of a South Carolina delegation

Primaries Past (2004): Ohio Tips the Scales for Bush

Not quite Florida, but still pretty close

Are Independent SC Tea Partiers Missing Opportunity?

The state's 100 or so independent tea party organizations can't agree on a GOP candidate — and don't want to be told what to do.

Romney Announces Support from South Carolina Leaders

Speaker Pro Tem Jay Lucas, Greenville Mayor Knox White among the list of notables supporting the former Massachusetts governor.

Funding Made Difference in Local Races

Candidates' fundraising totals

DeMint Predicts Romney Win in SC

Tells talk-show host the Mass. Gov. is 'hitting the hot buttons.'

City Removes Trash Fee From 2012-2013 Budget

Controversial fee will not be imposed in next budget

Farmers Market Owner Forces GPATS to Put Road-Widening Project on Hold

The latest turn in a long-running dispute

'Heaven Needs an Army Too': The Funeral of Justin Whitmire

Friends and family gather today to lay a fallen soldier to rest, but a protest from a fringe hate group threatens the loving tribute.

Your Voice: Upstate Voters Talk Iowa Caucus Results

Santorum riding high, Perry taking a break, Bachmann stepping aside

PHOTO GALLERY: Mauldin Swears in New Mayor and Three City Council Members

Mauldin Officials Move to Repeal $45 Trash Fee

Newly sworn officials waste little time in attacking key campaign issue.

Primaries Past (2000): Bush Outlasts Gore

Disputed election still reverberating more than a decade later.

A Sign of Trouble? Bachmann Scales Back SC Visits

Campaign spokesman says the GOP candidate still plans to visit the Palmetto State.

Tolls Rise on Southern Connector

It will now cost $3 to drive the full 16 miles of the highway for two-axle vehicles to drive the roadway.

Your Voice: Ron Paul's Rise and Negative Ads

Thoughts on the latest from the campaign trail from voters like you

New Mayor, Council Members To Be Sworn In On Tuesday

Dennis Raines to take the oath along with Crosby, Goodson and Cook

Upstate Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

Justin Whitmire, 20, was a graduate of Hillcrest High School.

Perry's SC Organization Could Be Key to Resurgence

Texas Gov. hoping ground game will be the difference

Primaries Past (1996): Clinton's Charisma and Cash Too Much for Dole

A tough primary drained the longtime senator of resources