South Carolina

Mark Sanford's Wife Urged to Write Tell-All Book

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 14, 2009

Fans tell South Carolina's Jenny Sanford to do something other scandal wives don't: Write a memoir. more >>

Mark Sanford's Apology: God Will Make Me Better

Nation & World - July 20, 2009

The South Carolina governor's op-ed apology falls flat. more >>

Jenny Sanford for South Carolina Governor--Women Pols Have Fewer Sex Scandals

By Christine Jahnke - Opinion - July 7, 2009

If you want leaders for whom the people not power comes first, women are the best bet. more >>

The Truth Could Have Set South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford Free

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - June 24, 2009

He could have told the truth and salvaged some credibility. more >>

South Carolina Athletics Donates $15 Million to Academics

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - January 13, 2009

After lucrative ESPN deal, athletics department extends helping hand to general population. more >>

5 States That Made History in the 2008 Election

Opinion - November 13, 2008

Several state legislatures had groundbreaking elections this year. more >>

In a Massacre, the Seeds of a Civil War

By Linda L. Creighton - Nation & World - June 27, 2008

Americans slaughtered their countrymen in the bloody Battle of Waxhaws in the woods of South Carolina more >>

License Plate Controversy: 2Xtian4aPl8?

Nation & World - May 16, 2008

A constitutional showdown in South Carolina over the wall between church and state. more >>

Senators From Poor States Rank Low on "Poverty Scorecard"

News Desk - March 13, 2008

An analysis released this morning by the Shriver Center showed that in 2007, members of Congress from states with high rates of poverty were "less likely to support anti-poverty measures than other members of Congress.". more >>

South Carolina Reshapes the Races

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 28, 2008

McCain and Obama are on the rise, but there's plenty of competition ahead. more >>

South Carolina Democrats Head to Polls After Spirited Campaign

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - January 25, 2008

Obama leads in late polls but may need a bigger boost to win nomination; Bill Clinton remains an issue. more >>

Clinton Maps an I-Can-Win Strategy

News Desk - January 25, 2008

Behind all the fuss about the racial issue in the South Carolina primary, Democratic insiders say Hillary Clinton's campaign may be implementing a broader strategy for dealing with Barack Obama in their fight for the Democratic presidential nomination. more >>

Ex-Aides Wary of Bill Clinton's Tactics

News Desk - January 24, 2008

Bill Clinton's increasingly angry and touchy campaigning on behalf of his wife is prompting more former associates and aides to privately question his tactics. more >>

South Carolina Primary Facts and Figures

By Carol S. Hook - Nation & World - January 18, 2008

Information about South Carolina's primaries from 1988 to 2008. more >>

Morning Buzz: Jan. 18, 2008

News Desk - January 18, 2008

President Bush is expected to make an announcement today regarding his plan for a stimulus package for the sagging U.S. economy. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, appearing on the Early Show on CBS this morning, provided a broad hint of what the package may include. "What he believes is that we've got to do something that is robust. It's going to be temporary and get money into the economy quickly," Paulson said. "It's going to be focused on consumers, individuals, families -- putting money in their pocket. And it's going to be focused on giving businesses the incentive to hire people, to create jobs." more >>

South Carolina Contests Turn Nasty

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - January 14, 2008

Harsh campaigning reflects a brutal vetting process in the Palmetto State. more >>

Obama Aides: It'll Be a Long Haul

News Desk - January 11, 2008

Advisers to Barack Obama are increasingly convinced that the fight for the Democratic presidential nomination will continue past February 5, when 24 states will hold nominating contests, including California, New York, and New Jersey. more >>

Morning Buzz: Jan. 11, 2008

News Desk - January 11, 2008

The six candidates for the Republican presidential nomination sparred last night over economic and national security issues during a 90-minute debate in South Carolina. The debate, sponsored by Fox News, was a relatively tame affair, with substantial policy disagreement but few personal attacks. One notable exception: a tit-for-tat between former Sen. Fred Thompson and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. At one point, Thompson warned that Huckabee, if elected, would take the country in the direction of "liberal economic policies." Huckabee responded: "The Air Force has a saying that if you're not catching flak, you're not over the target. I'm catching the flak. I must be over the target." more >>

A Look Ahead at South Carolina

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - January 10, 2008

Polls show mixed results for the South Carolina Republican primary. more >>

Morning Buzz: Jan. 10, 2008

News Desk - January 10, 2008

After disappointing showings in both Iowa and New Hampshire, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has decided to end his presidential bid. Two anonymous sources told the Associated Press that Richardson will most likely announce his decision today. more >>

Primary States Get First Glimpse of Candidates' TV Ads

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 16, 2007

In a sure sign that the presidential campaign is gaining velocity, the air wars have begun. more >>