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Sarah Palin and Rick Perry should bring a Conservative Party challenge in 2012
Whatever happens tomorrow in the NY-23 race will be anticlimactic. Now that Dede Scozzafava, the Republican candidate, has dropped out, there has already been a clear and historic victory for the Conservative Party.
With just over a year and one legislative session left in his two-term tenure as governor, Mark Sanford wants the public to get involved in trying to get meaningful change enacted in state government.
Supreme Court denies Sanforda s request for privacy
The S.C. Supreme Court ruled today that Gov. Mark Sanford has waived all confidentiality in the state Ethics Commission's investigation into his alleged misuse of state resources.
Full of Jobs, Boeing's Dreamliner Lands in S.C., Will It Ever Take Off Again?
Significantly larger than a monarch or a moth, Boeing's super-sized aircraft is kicking up a wind that's felt across the country.
Gov. - Sunshine' Sanford now closing the shades
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Governor's race a wide-open 2-party affair
A year from now, South Carolina voters will choose a new governor. The race for the state's top job has not been this wide open since 1994.
Second dig along I-20 turns up mixed wastes Georgia authorities are excavating a second location along Interstate 20 as part of an investigation into the inappropriate disposal of mixed wastes along a Georgia Department of Transportation right of way.
Sanford visits Clemson, puts focus on small business
Gov. Mark Sanford said landing Boeing in South Carolina is 'good news,' but he kept his focus on small businesses when his statewide civic club tour touched down Monday in Clemson.
Perdue's communications director resigns post
North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue's communications director is stepping down from his job.
Troubled SC town meets days after mayor suspended
Officials in a troubled South Carolina beach town are meeting for the first time since their mayor was indicted on a hit-and-run charge and suspended from her job.
Romney prods Obama to decide Afghan strategy now
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is accusing President Barack Obama of acting too slowly to decide what U.S. policy is needed in Afghanistan.
Boeing Bill Paves Way for Largest Jobs and Investment in State History
On Friday, Gov Sanford will sign legislation passed earlier this week by the General Assembly paving the way for Boeing - the aeronautics giant - to expand their existing South Carolina operations and put a new production facility in North Charleston.
SC governor suspends Clemson councilwoman
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has suspended a city councilwoman accused of falsely claiming her daughter had cancer to solicit money.
Agency: Sanford report should be aired
The State Ethics Commission argued in court papers Friday that state law allows it to send the preliminary results of its investigation into allegations against Gov.
Indicted Union county supervisor replaced
A South Carolina county supervisor indicted on federal corruption charges has been replaced by a retired educator and military officer.
SC Governor Signs Incentive Package for Boeing
A Boeing employee works on an aft fuselage for the 787 Dreamliner inside the North Charleston, S.C.,... A Boeing employee works on an aft fuselage for the 787 Dreamliner inside the North Charleston, S.C., facility Wednesday Oct.
Grand Jury decision on pending Retha Pierce indictment to come Friday
A grand jury has made its decision on whether to indict Atlantic Beach mayor Retha Pierce on felony hit and run charges, according to Peggy Snowden with the Horry County Solicitor's Office.
In a sure sign Andre Bauer is running for governor, the two-term, Republican lieutenant governor Thursday opened a campaign bank account and filed paperwork with the State Ethics Commission.
Bauer makes run for governor official
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer is officially running for governor. Bauer announced Thursday he opened a gubernatorial campaign account.
NC judge says commission recommends his removal
A North Carolina judge says a state panel has recommended his removal for misconduct after allegations he failed to resign as a corporate board director and fought with another judge.
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