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‘Mid-December’ comes and goes Back in early November, indicted former House Speaker Bobby Harrell returned…
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Embroiled in scandal, penny problems began immediately Like any county, parish or borough, Richland County…
By RON AIKEN Millions in ‘minority’ contracts flow to powerful senator’s coffers A federal program…
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Prefiled bills would curtail roll-call requirement, turn crime victims into criminals, expunge lawmakers’ misdemeanors, and…
Outgoing lawmakers under no obligation to close ‘their’ accounts When you don’t run, can you…
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Good. Maybe legislating isn’t as fun as it used to be. Almost exactly one year…
By RON AIKEN Non-disclosure raises questions about purpose of required disclosure forms Sen. Hugh Leatherman…
The word is there for a reason. We don’t hear the word tyrant much anymore,…
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In South Carolina, the line between legal and illegal uses of campaign money is very,…
By RON AIKEN Tens of thousands in fines, fees ignored for years If you were…
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Is teaching kids to play sports a high-priority government service? Apparently it is. As former…
Tuesday update: Richland County Administrator Tony McDonald wrote The Nerve to say his office went back and…
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Bill would deregulate midwives, nurse practitioners Senate bill 246, filed by Sens. Tom Davis (R-Beaufort)…
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Well, at least ISIS can’t infiltrate it . . . We receive emails from State…
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Fears of data breach grew government; impact negligible When the massive data breach of 2012…
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Politeness is for family, not politicians To our readers: As you enjoy the company of…
By RON AIKEN Concrete company of South Carolina’s most powerful politician gets in line for…
How USC’s mad, irresponsible quest for football greatness ended with a raw deal As South…
These days, everybody gets to watch Only a few years ago, contentious conversations between politicians…
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Is transparency an “unethical behavior”? ***Thursday, Nov. 19 UPDATE: At it’s Tuesday regular meeting, County…
Ex-realtor, Clemson colleagues among new DSS execs Susan Alford was brought in as a home-grown…
Do you really want South Carolina state lawmakers tinkering with the U.S. constitution? The call…
University paying big bucks for no-passenger, one-passenger flights Clemson may be No. 1 in football,…
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‘I guess I take back what I said about saving the county money’ A Nov….
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The rule of law politicians Frankly, I think former Speaker Bobby Harrell is getting a raw deal….
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Ethics Panel okays using campaign money for ‘gifts,’ doing business with caucuses. Says ‘no’ to…
Harrell owes $113K, but only because he lost Disgraced former House Speaker Bobby Harrell walked…
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By RON AIKEN Murky selection process tainted by nepotism, politics Clifton Parker had had just…
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‘Let’s take this tragedy and turn it into an opportunity’ We saw it coming, of…
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‘Strings attached’ still largely secret South Carolina lawmakers are developing a well-deserved reputation for ignoring…
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Thirty-six agencies asked to adjudicate users of adultery website; most activity in higher ed Can…
Disgraced councilman, failed Haley appointee plotted $1M scheme With both Richland and Lexington Counties conservatively…