Speaker Bobby Harrell appoints Special Committee to begin work on improving S.C.’s Criminal Domestic Violence laws. With more than 300 South Carolina women killed by domestic abuse over the last 10 years, Harrell said, “There is more that we can do as a state to better protect our citizens and help prevent this type of abuse. It’s time to make […]

Governor Nikki Haley was recently joined by Senator Sean Bennett, Representative Derham Cole and Joseph Ackerman, President of Conquest Brewing Company, for a ceremonial bill signing of H.3512, the South Carolina Brewery Bill. “We’re always trying to find ways to make sure government doesn’t get in the way of business in South Carolina. This bill is another way that we’ve […]

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the state’s unified voice of business, has announced its endorsement of Governor Nikki Haley. Business leaders joined Governor Haley in four areas of the state (Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Columbia) to announce the endorsement Thursday. “A product of a small business herself, Governor Nikki Haley understands what it means to run a business […]

“All I’ve ever done is try to solve problems,” says Lindsey Graham at the Business Owners luncheon at Hall’s Chophouse. A packed house, including some of Charleston most successful business owners, listened to Lindsey Graham discuss the challenges facing our country. “I believe in America.” “[We may be messed up], but we’re less messed up than the rest of the […]

Governor Nikki Haley was joined Wednesday by Senator Greg Gregory and representatives from the electric cooperatives, utilities, and environmental organizations for a ceremonial signing of S.1189, the S.C. Distributed Energy Resource Program Act. A collaborative effort between lawmakers and stakeholders in the energy industry, S.1189 allows South Carolinians more affordable access to solar energy for residential and business purposes. “Breaking […]

HANAHAN, S.C.–Recently, Hanahan Mayor Minnie Newman-Blackwell thanked Moncks Corner Mayor Bill Peagler for helping arrange a meeting with a CSX representative to discuss the future of the Railroad Avenue extension project. “We have been working diligently for well over a decade towards the completion of this very important project and your direct efforts have given movement to this project where […]

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler has signed a proclamation declaring August 10-16, 2014 as “Knights of Columbus Family Week” in the City of Goose Creek. Mayor Heitzler met with representatives of the Goose Creek Knights of Columbus to sign the proclamation. During this week, Knights of Columbus members will commemorate both the birth and death of their Founder […]

There’s no doubt marijuana is a hot topic.  Some people support its legalization in South Carolina largely citing medical benefits.  Others believe it only impairs a person’s judgment and leads to increased crime. Recently, one Lowcountry lawmaker weighed in on the drug. “I have never used any drug and don’t want our boys using them,” Congressman Mark Sanford wrote on […]

Former State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel is hoping to get back into politics. In June 2007, Ravenel was indicted on federal cocaine distribution charges.  He resigned from his position as state treasurer one month later and was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison. On Saturday, Ravenel posted this interesting tweet: Our drug laws deprive an individual of his property in […]

Open letter from Lt. Governor Yancey McGill: As you know by now, on June 18th, I was elected President Pro Tempore of the South Carolina Senate. Shortly thereafter, I was unanimously elected Lieutenant Governor and sworn in by the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. This is quite a privilege, and not one that I take lightly. Stepping […]